Odds and sods I look at regularly, just because they amuse me. I hope they do the same for you. Incidentally, I found this page’s title on Greg Ross’s Futility Closet (it’s somewhere on this page) in a mini-article which also includes the delightful sentence in Icelandic: Barbara Ara bar Ara araba bara rabbabara. Ross points out that this, “besides being fun to say, is spelled with only three letters. It means “Barbara, daughter of Ari, brought only rhubarb to Ari the Arab.”
Mental Floss » Apple Just Patented a Shopping Bag
It's reportedly part of Apple’s larger effort to go green. [Link]
Mental Floss » Archaeologists Find Skeleton at Antikythera Mechanism Shipwreck
Human remains are a rare find for sunken ships. Discovering a skeleton in one of the most famous shipwrecks in the world is even rarer. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » 'Big naked mess' ends couple's Myrtle Beach vacation [Awkward]
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Mental Floss » Argentina Adds Film Studies to Elementary School Curriculums
Officials in Argentina want to create a new generation of film geeks. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Everyone knows katanas are underpowered in the D20 system, especially against gazebos [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » Autonomous Boats Are Coming to the Canals of Amsterdam
The "roboats" are expected to start testing next year. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » France launches its very own phone number you can call to chat with 'a random French'…or be insulted by a random French if you are British [Silly]
[link] [69 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Ways to Cut Your Work Hours Without Skimping on Productivity
Stop burning the candle at both ends. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » One quarter of Americans say they won't be able to retire at age 70. The good news is that with their diet and lack of exercise, most of them won't live to see 50 [Sad]
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Mental Floss » Tokyo Creates Overtime Prevention Teams to Get Employees to Go Home
It's only for municipal workers, though. [Link]
Mental Floss » Name Each Band's Lead Singer
Take the quiz! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A man calls the police to report his ex-girlfriend for over-feeding his hamster [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this vintage protective suit [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » What’s the Difference Between a Pirate and a Buccaneer?
Four hundred years ago, if you were a seafaring thief, the label that you received said a great deal—mainly about whoever it was doing the labeling. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Homeless man bitten by alligator. Apparently, the new season of Bum Fights is going for the Roman Coliseum shtick [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Do not record cops, because you may accidentally get video of them conspiring to make up charges against you [Sick]
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Mental Floss » The iPhone 7's Hissing Issue May Not Be Cause for Concern
You can blame the phone's new high-powered processor. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » In an effort to keep solving the Flint water crisis, the State of Michigan removes Flint Michigan's right to sue the State of Michigan [Facepalm]
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Futility Closet » Orderly
193939 939391 393919 939193 391939 and 919393 … are all prime. [Link]
Mental Floss » 7 Facts About the Unusual Ways We Name Tropical Cyclones
It can be confusing to talk about these storms from one region to the next, but it’s really not as daunting as it sounds once you get used it. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man arrested for having sex with a horse fears he'll never again have a stable relationship [Creepy]
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Fark.com RSS » NYPD: We cannot list and account for the millions of dollars we confiscate because it will crash our computer systems [Unlikely]
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Fark.com RSS » NY bomber used his own phone to build one of the bombs and was found sleeping in the doorway of a bar when he was arrested. So clearly an evil mastermind. Facepalm and Dumbass tags seen shaking their heads in dissapoint [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Geologist found where Jesus was buried…with gratuitous link to video of largest Jesus ever constructed [Interesting]
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FMyLife » mischalucksux says FML
Today, I finally have a job I love with amazing people I call family and a fantastic boss. I've been here 8 months, and I'm doing a great job, I feel like I could work here forever! My most recent project? Printing our "Store closing sale" signs for liquidation. We permanently close in 7 weeks. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Author asks why we wear clothes, apparently he has never been to a Walmart [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » 21 Colorful Facts About 'Blue Velvet'
1. The film was inspired by Bobby Vinton’s cover of “Blue Velvet.” The song was originally released by Tony Bennett in 1951, but Vinton covered it in 1963, which was the version that inspired director David Lynch. According to Lynch, “It wasn’t the kind of music that I really liked. But there was something mysterious about it. It made me … [Link]
Mental Floss » In-N-Out Is Coming to London for Four Hours
But don't get your hopes up for international expansion. [Link]
Mental Floss » Catch Monday's Top Amazon Deals While They Last
As a recurring feature, our team combs the Web and shares some amazing Amazon deals we’ve turned up. Here’s what caught our eye today, September 19. [Link]
Mental Floss » This App Helps You Buy That Foreign Candy You're Craving
Grabr makes it easy to purchase objects that are expensive or difficult to get. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fark NotNewsletter: Check out my tool [FarkBlog]
[link] [65 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Blue-Themed Trivia
Take the quiz! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Prosecutors formally accuse Chris Christie of being fat. Also of knowing about the George Washington Bridge closing from the beginning [News]
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FMyLife » Gas-pingForAir says FML
Today, my girlfriend managed to trap a fart in her nightgown and carry it all the way from the bathroom, into our bedroom, and finally into our bed. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Trump: You know what would make counter-terrorism easier? Permanent racial profiling [Scary]
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Mental Floss » 5 Questions: Purple
[Link]
Mental Floss » Canadian Schools Are Encouraging Parents to Pack Zero-Waste Lunches
Schools are asking parents to ditch Ziplocks and pre-packaged foods. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Here is why supermarket bacon hides its glorious fat. Then again, who the hell cares – it's bacon [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » Grin and Bare It: 11 Facts About Hair Removal
Alternate title: a roundup of historic torture devices. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Olive oil used to get man free from being stuck between rocks. Wow she has gotten very strong [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » NBC NY reporting that Smash Mouth frontman in custody following active shooter in Linden NJ [NewsFlash]
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Mental Floss » Attention ‘Harry Potter’ Fans: ‘Number 4 Privet Drive’ Is Up for Sale
For $620,000, the original Dursley home can be yours. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » So because you are on Fark, you are just a little inebriated. Never mind that it's 9am [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Fark Store Daily Deal: New iPhone 7 – enter to win contest. My 6s works just fine but I don't handle obsolescence well. (Sponsored Link) [Plug]
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Fark.com RSS » Because rules are for the little people to obey and paying fines is for chumps, the Los Angeles water department continues its watering program despite a years-long drought. Fark: They're watering artificial grass [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » Looking for love in Alderaan places, a repeat headline from 1819, and Venezuela inflation now approaching Whole Foods prices: some of Fark's favorite Headlines of the Week for 9/11 – 9/17 [FarkBlog]
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Weird Universe » Wonder Boy X-100
Newsweek – Oct 21, 1957
1957: Simplicity Manufacturing introduced its experimental lawnmower of the future — the Wonder Boy X-100. It could mow, weed, feed, seed, spray, vacuum the lawn, and plow snow, all the while keeping its operator in air-conditioned comfort. It had running lights and an onboard radio-telephone. And the manufacturer noted that it could also be used as … [Link]
Mental Floss » Score a Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut by Talking Like a Pirate
Get some tasty grub in your gullet. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » World famous exorcist Gabriele Amorth dies at age 91. Although as everyone knows, exorcists never really die, they're just repossessed [Sad]
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Overheard In The Office » I’m a Harvard MBA, for Christ’s Sake
General manager: I’ve got a small favor to ask you…
Sales guy: I am not getting in a chicken suit and dancing on the roof again! 8900 Kelso Drive
Baltimore, Maryland Overheard by: Stayin’ until 5… [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Architect falls off roof of NYC skyscraper. Apparently the final words he wrote in his notebook were "needs railing" [Strange]
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Mental Floss » 14 Entirely Too Specific Netflix Hidden Categories
Looking for a good Scandinavian drama? Good news: The service will let you browse some very specific genres. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Piers Morgan to women who date sugar daddies, "Are you a prostitute?" Subby removes wishlist from profile [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » Watch This Guy Make Evel Knievel's Snake River Canyon Jump
Eddie Braun just spent over $1.5 million to travel 4729 feet. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Maybe sharks just hate surf boards? [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this unusual bust [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » First Aid Blanket Concept Includes CPR Instructions
The innovative design could potentially save lives. [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my girlfriend contacted me. She said she'd thought over her feelings over our temporary break in the relationship, and she wanted to try again. Being my stupid, self-loathing self, I asked her so many questions on if she was sure or not that she went back into doubt and revoked the offer. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Krystl says FML
Today, I met the old couple I would be house-sitting for. As I was leaving the lady stuck her fist out towards me. After a seconds awkward pause I thought she wanted to fist-bump so stuck mine out and bumped. Turned out she was handing me the key. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » FBI names former Smash Mouth frontman as person of interest in Saturday's Chelsea bombing [NewsFlash]
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Fark.com RSS » Elephant tramples tourist to death trying to take a photo. How the elephant got a camera, I have no idea [Scary]
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Mental Floss » Want Your iPhone to Perform at its Best? Hold it in Your Right Hand
The hand you hold it in and the ear you hold it up to both alter your phone's transmission strength. [Link]
Mental Floss » 13 Impressive Rube Goldberg Machines
These contraptions celebrate inefficiency. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Humans are losing their ability to understand other people's viewpoints according to experts who spent way too much time conducting research in Fark's Politics tab [Sad]
[link] [162 comments] [Link]
Futility Closet » Podcast Episode 122: The Bear Who Went to War
During World War II a Polish transport company picked up an unusual mascot: a Syrian brown bear that grew to 500 pounds and traveled with his human friends through the Middle East and Europe. In this week’s episode of the Futility Closet podcast we’ll meet Wojtek, the “happy warrior,” and follow his adventures during and after the war. We’ll also … [Link]
Mental Floss » Dog Rescues Research Footage That Was Lost at Sea
A tiny dog named Scuba recently rescued an aquatic camera. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » It turns out the nut in front of the wheel can be pretty dangerous too [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Attention Domino's delivery staff. You are NOT Evel Knievel [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » Purple
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Fark.com RSS » Your girlfriend is not going to be happy if you speed off in her car without her permission. Especially if she's clinging to the roof of her car while you do so [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » Bandits Are Stealing Ones and Zeros From Philadelphia Address Plaques
If you live in East Kensington, keep a close eye on your address marker. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Multiple IEDs found at New Jersey train station. FBI now looking into anyone who doesn't like Jersey. Heeey hoooo. I'm walking here, ya mush. *flips Farker the bird* [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Italian government aborts its 'Fertility Day' ad campaign [Stupid]
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Weird Universe » Mystery Illustration 31
This portrait is intended to depict what mythical deity? Hint: not an Asian religion.
The answer is here. [Link]
FMyLife » dazedandconfused says FML
Today, I found out why my wife has been upset with me for the last week. She told me this morning that I did something to upset her on our date night last Friday, she won't tell me what, and she said she'll leave me if I do it again. FML [Link]
FMyLife » sweetdreams says FML
Today, I woke up suddenly with giant bugs biting my legs. I screamed, ripped the blanket off the bed and bolted to the bathroom to recover. Turns out it was all a dream, and the person who needed to recover most was my shell-shocked boyfriend who had been sleeping soundly beside me. Sorry, babe. FML [Link]
FMyLife » tracy4191 says FML
Today, I found out my mom sleeps in my room when I'm at college during the week. I discovered this my bumping into her dildo with my foot. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » 20 customers at a Hooters restaurant get into a brawl. Cops did not expect such a big bust [Florida]
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Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: 2016 Emmy Awards Winners
Great links to start your work week! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The suspicious package that shut down an alleyway in Anchorage for hours turned out to be somebody's lunchbox. "It contained items one would normally associate with a lunchbox" [Facepalm]
[link] [28 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » 7 Epic Toy Heists
If you plan on going on a Toys 'R Us crime spree, you might want to stop using your Rewards card. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » High school snowflake math students left in tears by math exam, act like they were told there would be no math. Did someone forget to tell them they were studying math? Solve for dumbass [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » The humpback whale that washed up on a New Jersey beach died from human interaction. The sea was angry that day my friends [Sad]
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Mental Floss » Tips for a Safe, Stress-Free Hospital Stay
Being sick or injured is scary—but it doesn't have to feel overwhelming. [Link]
Mental Floss » Take a Virtual Tour Inside the World’s Parliaments
A new book explores how the layout of parliament buildings connects to the politics inside them. [Link]
Mental Floss » 11 Extravagant Pet Beds for Your Best Friend
Spoil your pets! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Feel-good story about heroin. Wait, that didn't come out right [Cool]
[link] [87 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » What are Auctioneers Saying When They Talk Super-Fast?
"One dollar bid, now two, now two, will you give me two?" [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Asteroid with the power of THREE BILLION NUKES may be headed towards earth. Or, this might be AOL News [Scary]
[link] [142 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fark Coloring Contest: Expert Edition [Photoshop]
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