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.”
Fark.com RSS » Study confirms that Fark admins are the happiest, sexiest people on the planet [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » 15 Fascinating Facts About 'L.A. Law'
Even 30 years later, we still can't tell you what the The Venus Butterfly is. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys. Because they'll spark a panic in Sweden [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Want to be healthier? Eat more triple cream Brie [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » New 'Alice in Wonderland' Edition Features Illustrations by Salvador Dalí
The version has long been a rarity owned almost exclusively by collectors and scholars. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Protip: If you're going to try and buy illegal explosives off of the dark web, 1) don't name your username after your business, 2) don't use your real address for the PO box, and 3) don't tell them the name of the maker of your seven
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Fark.com RSS » I'll see your rat head in Popeyes fried chicken and raise you with dog paws in an order of spare ribs–according to woman who apparently has never seen cartilage before [Unlikely]
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Mental Floss » Museum of Modern Art Releases Free Online Archive of Every Exhibit Since 1929
That includes over 3500 collections. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Indonesia adopts the Michael Bay approach to combating illegal fishing in its waters [Cool]
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Mental Floss » Feral Cats Are Key Contributors to the Sixth Mass Extinction
In the past 500 years, cats have played a role in the demise of 63 species. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Most Canadian serial killer ever tracked down by his Canadian Tire hockey bag [Strange]
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Mental Floss » We May Soon Do All Our Shopping on Facebook Chat
You never have to call 1-800-Flowers again. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Sometimes you just can't improve on the actual headline: Woman Drives Into Oncoming Traffic, Hits Officer To Avoid Going To New Jersey [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » 10 Big Facts About Toronto’s CN Tower
Don't look down! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Human skeleton found at Antikythera shipwreck. Giorgio Tsoukalos' hair vehemently disagrees [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Ultra runner sets record on Appalachian Trail run fueled by candy and beer, wins free TotalFark subscription for life [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Hmmmm, do I want to have sex or do I want to get stabbed in the chest? With helpful-for-decision-making pic [Scary]
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Mental Floss » Silver
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Mental Floss » Most Languages Use the Same Sounds for Certain Words, Study Finds
Concepts like "nose" and "tongue" share some of the same sounds no matter what language you're listening to. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Hey, New Jersey sucks, right? So who do you think will be the first person eaten by Martians? Have you ever seen a sailboat filled with love? How many ants do you think there are? [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop theme: You have chosen wisely. Or poorly. Your choice. Difficulty: no politics [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Sweden Introduces a Tax Break for Repairing Goods Instead of Tossing
Sweden only sends one percent of its trash to landfills, but the Swedish government is doing even more to make sure nothing gets thrown away. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Thank you, sir, but all you need to do to register as a sex offender is sign your name, not give us a demonstration" [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » Could turmeric boost your health? Subby heard a rumor that coating your skin with it would make you the healthiest person ever [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Hopefully we can arrange for a prisoner swap with the Government of California [News]
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Mental Floss » First Degas Retrospective in 30 Years to Arrive in Houston
"Degas: A New Vision” will showcase around 200 works created throughout the French artist's career. [Link]
Futility Closet » Summing Up
In 1932, at the end of a 60-year career studying hydrodynamics, Sir Horace Lamb addressed the British Association for the Advancement of Science. “I am an old man now,” he said, “and when I die and go to heaven there are two matters on which I hope for enlightenment. One is quantum electrodynamics, and the other is the turbulent motion … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Gentrification of Satan continues as Satanic Temple moves headquarters to Salem, MA [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » The Tiger Who Came To Tea … In The Middle of Rural Yorkshire
Fenella was permitted to run wild in the fields around the village, where she reportedly made friends with a local cart horse and apparently had a fondness for climbing trees to take a nap. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Leggo my listeria [Sick]
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Mental Floss » Water Bears’ DNA Makes Them Practically Indestructible
A new study suggests we could someday borrow the tardigrade’s resilience to use in our own flimsy bodies. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Restaurant owner: "We're not targeting Muslims in general, just the extremists." Sign outside his restaurant: "Muslims get out" [Murica]
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Mental Floss » Uncovering Thieves’ Cant, the Elizabethan Slang of the Underworld
This secretive jargon was deliberately designed to confuse the authorities. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » NYC Bombing suspect's father told the FBI that his son was a terrorist 2 years ago [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Okay, whoever's been riling up the Florida Hipsters, please stop [Florida]
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Mental Floss » Cultural Program in Berlin Offers Arabic Museum Tours to Refugees
There have been more than 4000 visitors so far. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Two cows in a field. One turns to the other and says "Hey, aren't you worried about mad cow disease?" "Why should I care? It doesn't affect us helicopters" [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Russia claims no evidence of attack on UN convoy, says a "mysterious fire" destroyed 18 relief trucks and killed 20 aid workers [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Minnesota Stabber went to the mall to get an iPhone. Having seen the build quality and price lately, I'd snap too [Followup]
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FMyLife » Whybother says FML
Today, I'm jobless and picked up transcription work online. I typed furiously all day. I have made a grand total of $2.06. FML [Link]
FMyLife » T3kM4n says FML
Today, I've been recovering for a week from my medically needed circumcision. I'm 30, and they advise you wear essentially a jock strap for the first week to help. It wasn't too bad until I went to take the thing off and it caught a stitch on my manhood. That's the most unique pain ever. FML [Link]
FMyLife » dudewheresmywheelschicago says FML
Today, I had the most Chicago experience ever. While I was eating my delicious, deep dish pizza, someone was ripping the rims off my car 15 feet away. FML [Link]
FMyLife » tequilashot says FML
Today, I finally had sex with the man with whom I've been in love for months. Too bad I was too drunk to remember a thing. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Apparently Ireland is only a tax paradise for large multi-national corporations. The average Irish worker, on the other hand, according to a new study pays higher taxes on lower wages than just about anywhere else in Europe [Obvious]
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FMyLife » XRayXLopez1 says FML
Today, I met a friend I hadn't seen in forever. After talking for a while, he says "I knew there was a reason I stopped talking to you." FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » It can really tear your guts out to miss a hole-in-one by inches, but you still shouldn't just leave them lying on the fairway [Sick]
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Mental Floss » Don't Miss Tuesday's Most Incredible Amazon Deals
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 20. [Link]
Mental Floss » New Ken Burns Film Tells Story of U.S. Couple’s Rescue of Jewish Refugees
We spoke to Artemis Joukowsky, co-director with Ken Burns of "Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War," a documentary debuting on PBS tonight, September 20, about his grandparents’ heroic past. [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Questions: Quiz
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Fark.com RSS » Why did the chicken cross the road? It was being chased by a naked, drunken Swede covered in blood [Scary]
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Mental Floss » 12 Fresh-Baked Facts About Entenmann's
How often do bakers get into the wine business? [Link]
Fark.com RSS » This Thursday the testes of the male Siberian hamster will swell up to almost 17 times their normal size, shrinking as the day progresses. And other things you didn't know about the Autumn Equinox [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » Public library in Michigan: "Your donations have allowed us to enter the 21st century." Are they talking about: A) digital eBooks, B) ultra-fast internet, or C) a new microfilm reader? [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » I didn't know Drew was in Scotland last weekend, but it appears his taste in clothing hasn't improved [Sad]
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Mental Floss » Memory Overload: SanDisk Announces New Massive 1 Terabyte SD Card
Now you can record your kitten doing adorable things for 1000 straight hours. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The Ku Klux Klan will be watching this neighborhood in Pennsylvania, including the dyslexic one who likes holding a sign that says "Gingers Go Home" [Murica]
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Fark.com RSS » When even the news calls your frat party "epic," it's epic [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt, citing irreconcilable differences, extra-large tattoo of George Clooney [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » Archaeologists Discover Pot With 3000-Year-Old Burnt Cheese
An ancient kitchen mishap proves that culinary incompetence is timeless. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Mother calls police on 3-year-old daughter after she continually unbuckles her seat belt. "She's gonna remember it" [Strange]
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Mental Floss » President Obama Names First-Ever Marine Monument in the Atlantic Ocean
New England’s Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument is home to chubby octopuses, ancient sharks, and underwater chasms deeper than the Grand Canyon. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » This just in, millions of Americans are wasting their money filling their cars up on premium gas [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Apple patent reveals the iBag. Next year they'll remove the handles. It will take courage [Weird]
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Mental Floss » How 7 Famous Movie Special Effects Sequences Were Created
Prosthetic heads, animal organs, and some camera trickery can create some beautiful cinema together. [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Management Has a Strict Policy Against Workplace Flings.
Office drone: A monkey could do my job. At least he'd be able to fling poo when he heard a stupid idea. Phoenix, Arizona [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Traffic engineer tells boss that city's speed limits are too low. City reacts immediately by deleting engineer's report [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Scientists Test the 5-Second Rule
The floor is gross, you guys. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If your pressure cooker broke, perhaps this week is not the best time to discard it in a truck stop trash can [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » Excited about the imminent arrival of driverless cars? You should know that the Federal Government just announced it will be releasing a sweeping, 4-part series of regulations for them. *sigh* Oh well, guess it's back to waiting for cars that can
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Mental Floss » The World’s Tallest Skyscraper Doubles as the World’s Largest LED Screen
Installing panels on the 2722-foot building wasn't easy. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Well, the first time that I got it I was just ten years old.I got it from some kitty next door. An' I went to see the doctor and he gave me the cure. I think I got it some more. They give me cat scratch fever. Cat scratch fever [Amusing]
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FMyLife » knife knife says FML
Today, I ate out, even though I was tired. When my main course arrived, I realised I had sent both my forks away with the starter plate. Rather than say anything, I ate dinner with two knives. FML [Link]
FMyLife » ilovepancakes says FML
Today, after talking to the man whose car I scratched, we agreed that the damages and cost of repair were so low and instead of me paying I just buy him coffee. When I showed up he saw me, decided I was too ugly to have coffee with, and instead demanded full payment in cash. FML [Link]
FMyLife » dude i am so sorry says FML
Today, I found out what happens when you sleep with a girl your chemistry major friend likes. He put silver nitrate in my body wash and shampoo. I look like I survived an explosion in a Sharpie factory. He says it'll come off "in a few days". FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » You know that air cannon they use to launch t-shirts at baseball games? Yeah, picture that except it's mounted in the back of a pickup. And it's used to launch drugs over the US/Mexico border [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this styling session [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Denali National Park Has a 24/7 Sled Dog Puppycam
You can check in on Happy, Party, Piñata, Cupcake, and Hundo all day, every day. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man crashes into Kmart after seeing blue light special [Fail]
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Mental Floss » 8 Trade Routes That Shaped World History
Whether they carried salt, incense, or tea, here are eight roads that helped make the world as we know it. [Link]
Weird Universe » You can’t afford not to dress right
In 1957 the American Institute of Men's and Boys' Wear began running print ads that sought to increase sales of men's clothing by using outright shame and scare tactics. Their message to men was that if you don't dress better you'll be a loser and an embarrassment to your family and friends.
Playing on social fears had long been a … [Link]
Weird Universe » Bugnet!
Does anyone under sixty years old recognize that this bit of lame bureaucratic humor is a DRAGNET parody? [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "In my opinion, the Ramsey family did not want law enforcement to solve this case, and that's why it remains unsolved," says retired FBI profiler Jim Clemente. "It's clear [spoiler] did it" [Followup]
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Mental Floss » Illuminating Video Shows How Matches Are Made
Science Channel goes behind-the-scenes at a match factory. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » French hitchhiker throws a hissy fit, rips up a road sign and throws rocks at people when no-one in "Nazi Zealand" will give him a ride [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » The Mr. Meeseeks' Box-O'-Fun Game Recreates All the Stress of the 'Rick and Morty' Episode
Complete requests or dares to win the game. [Link]
Mental Floss » Quiz
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Mental Floss » Experience the Scents of Home With This Line of Candles
Homesick Candles channel various smells from each state. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » In August Google began testing self-driving cars in Arizona and already one of them has been hit by a drunk driver [Sad]
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FMyLife » tjmtjm says FML
Today, I was notified of card fraud. As I was on the phone with the fraud department to take out any cash I could, the ATM ate my card and shredded it. The chip in my other card stopped working last week. I'm in Sweden until December and I have no money until October 1st. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: Amazing Geoglyphs
Get your hot links here! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Now that Rome's famous Spanish Steps have been restored, jewelry baron Paolo Bulgari would prefer it if the unwashed masses would stop sticking gum and spilling wine all over it. In fact, if you could avoid the area altogether that would be great
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FMyLife » thickly says FML
Today, my boss had to order some more work pants since mine were worn out after 7 months. He told me the next set I would have to buy myself since they last workers about 2 years, and I must be treating them too roughly. I didn't want to admit that my thighs rubbing together ended up shredding the fabric. … [Link]
FMyLife » HairToStay says FML
Today, my wife announced she had a sexy surprise for me. Turns out she got a Brazilian wax, which is a huge turn-off for me. Not only could I not get it up, I got to hear all about how much her last boyfriend loved it. FML. [Link]
GraphJam » Or Less…
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: girlfriends , girls , pretty , venn diagram Share on Facebook
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Mental Floss » From Bae to Zee: 38 False Friends
Chances are if you’ve ever learned a language you’ll have stumbled across a few false friends—words that look (but don't necessarily sound) similar in two different languages, but differ entirely in their meanings. [Link]
Mental Floss » A Gourmet Guide to Pairing Beer With Potato Chips
The perfect snack deserves the perfect beverage pairing. [Link]
FMyLife » simpleasjam says FML
Today, I screamed at a taxi driver to not run over a hedgehog. He got a fright and ended up pulling over. I hopped out and ran to the middle of the road to pick up the hedgehog and leave him on the grass by the path. As I got closer and went to pick up said hedgehog, I realised … [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, because of the gas crisis in my state, we had to stop taking delivers at the pizza place I work at. Someone asked if we could walk it to them. My manager agreed. FML [Link]
Futility Closet » Dashed Hopes
Early telegraph operators rejoiced in their secret knowledge of Morse code. In 1876 Chamber’s Journal reported on a popular play called Across the Continent in which a telegraph operator named Oliver sends out frantic messages from a railway station besieged by Indians. After a responding string of dots and dashes sent from offstage, Oliver cries out, “Thank God! We are … [Link]
Mental Floss » See the Groovy Process Behind How a Lava Lamp Gets Made
That trippy liquid inside contains a secret recipe. [Link]
Mental Floss » 12 Pop Culture Costumes You Can Put Together Yourself
Skip the Halloween store! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Should you change your name to get a job? Well, if it's Ecclesiastes Hornwinkle III, it might be worth it [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » How to make fried Oreos at home without schlepping to the state fair. Step 1: acquire some Oreos and cooking oil [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » 20 Colorful Facts About 'Blue Velvet'
Following the critical and commercial failure of Dune, his adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel, David Lynch was determined to make his next film a much more personal endeavor. The result was Blue Velvet, a critically acclaimed neo-noir that begins with the random discovery of a severed human ear, and only gets stranger from there. Lynch earned his third Oscar nomination … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Mad food scientist invents macaroni and cheese sausages. Never before has this much hot creamy goo been packed into a semi-rigid tube-o-joy [Hero]
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Fark.com RSS » Syria declares Cease-Cease-Fire [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » 11 Comfy Facts About Keds
The iconic kicks—which made an appearance on The Ramones' debut album and at Yoko Ono's wedding to John Lennon—are turning 100. [Link]
Mental Floss » Tool-Using Hawaiian Crows Join Bird Version of MENSA
The rare ‘Alalā species is only the second known crow species to use tools. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Black man has car stall on the road. Police show up. Man puts hands in air. Sadly, you will believe what happens next [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this intersection [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » MOTI, a Robot That Promises to Help You Develop Better Habits
MOTI is a tiny robot designed to help you develop good habits. [Link]
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