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 » This week's episode of OD'd With Children brought to you by Latrobe, PA [Sad]
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Mental Floss » 9 Deliciously Unique Burgers Created in Japan
Whether it’s reimagining what a bun can look like or creating unexpected ingredient combos, the Japanese make burgers with lettuce, tomato, and pickles seem downright passé. [Link]
Mental Floss » How Bad Is it to Go Weeks Without Washing Your Office Coffee Mug?
Also: Think twice before washing it with a communal kitchen sponge. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Pumpkin Spice Cheese". Dear sweet lord [Stupid]
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Mental Floss » Plant Can Transmit Light to Its Roots, Study Reports
Plant stems act like fiber-optic cables running light down to underground roots. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Eight people go to hospital after attempt to put out electrical fire with water [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » If only there were a saying to cover this situation [Scary]
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Mental Floss » 7 Tips for Becoming a More Effective Networker
Networking pros share their tricks for stress-free, effective meet-and-greets. [Link]
Mental Floss » You Have to See Monday's Best Amazon Deals
Speakers, shavers, cookware sets, and more! [Link]
Mental Floss » Brew News You Can Use: mental_floss is on Untappd!
Follow us for fun facts about your favorite beer. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » In 2010 a woman scamming immigrants offered to pay $1.2 million to her victims to avoid prison. As of 2016, the state has $200,000, her victims have nothing, she's not paying, and nobody cares [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » Over 300 Companies Will Close for Election Day to Get Out the Vote
More than 330 companies have pledged to give employees a day off to cast their votes. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Starting a fire, crashing through ceiling tiles, stealing a squad car, and going on a high speed chase isn't normal. But on meth it is… still pretty unusual [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » England’s White Cliffs Are Crumbling at an Accelerated Rate
Researchers say chalk cliffs in Sussex are receding from the coast 10 times faster than they did a few centuries ago. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this woman on a train [Photoshop]
[link] [27 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Is It Illegal to Take a Voting Booth Selfie?
You might want to think twice before whipping out your iPhone at the polls tomorrow. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » We'll continue this high school internet safety lecture after a brief message from Pornhub [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » There's only one clock master left in Hampton Roads. Really? Because I'm pretty good at-oh, CLOCK master [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » A Medieval Bestiary That Once Belonged to Henry VIII Has Been Digitized
Recent digital enhancements have shed light on the book's origins. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Flight from Cancun to Frankfurt makes emergency landing in Jacksonville after man exposes his genitals and threatens to kill a three-year old boy. To be fair, it does really sound like he belongs in Florida [Florida]
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Mental Floss » New Cabbage Patch Kid Doll Straddles the Line Between Scary and Cute
The Bluetooth-controlled doll is ultra-realistic. Maybe too realistic. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "A lot of Muslims are crossing the border disguised as Mexicans. They're buying up gas stations. What if they won't deliver gas? How could we drive to work?" Welcome to to conspiracy world, now supporting a candidate near you [Silly]
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Fark.com RSS » "One of the most important sites in Australian pre-history" was discovered because some guy had to take a leak [Hero]
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Mental Floss » 6 Downsides of Human Evolution
5. A lot of us have mental illness. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » There's now one stoplight in this Arkansas county. Reviews are mixed [Amusing]
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FMyLife » work hard says FML
Today, I went into work, thinking it was my last day before I start my new job, as my 2-week notice said to the managers that I can't work after today. None of them believed that I was actually capable of getting a better job and thought my 2-week notice was a joke. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Travel writer declares that being stuck in an airport is great, as you can hit the spa, golf simulator, massage chair, electronic shop, bar, designer stores, gift shop, sushi restaurant, and business lounge for only 12x your original ticket price [Un
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Mental Floss » Scientists Are Finding More Two-Headed Sharks
While seemingly fit for a Syfy Channel movie, these fish typically don’t live long enough to terrorize anything. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Everyone go home, the mystical Chinese monkey has already predicted Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States. Book it done [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » "Puppies. Because election fatigue is real, y'all." This is a real article in a national newspaper… and we probably need it [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » Adobe Creates Software That’s Like Photoshop for Audio Recordings
It could make audio recording easy for the general public, but also is ripe for misuse. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Guy does 134 in a 35, hits and kills a woman, runs away, then is found dancing naked on a statue in the middle of a lake. Methinks drugs may have been involved. With "oh shiat" mugshot goodness [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Psychic Scottish goat predicts next U.S. president [Hero]
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Fark.com RSS » Hugging, playing with bears as natural as petting your dog, says lunch [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Welcome to The Family Feud. Top five answers up on the board. Name something that you smear on someone else's car [Strange]
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FMyLife » Homeless? says FML
Today, I have been vomiting for 4 days. Tomorrow, my landlord is insisting on inspecting my flat. I now either have to clean my house whilst trying not to throw up all around it, or fail my inspection. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Trump supporter at rally supports lynching reporters. Reporters report it. See? See? [Murica]
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Mental Floss » Bloody Battle Breaks Out When Penguin Finds His Wife With Another Bird
The domestic drama has taken the internet by storm. [Link]
Weird Universe » Chuck Shepherd: NOTW Milestone
Friends: the post immediately below this one is Chuck's 1500th weekly column! Do the math, kids: Twenty-eight-plus years of brilliant curation and commentary. What else began in 1988 that is still going strong and undiminished? Oh, sure Afghanistan is still wracked by war. But is that an honorable achievement? No! The Phantom of the Opera debuted in 1988 and is … [Link]
Weird Universe » News of the Weird (November 6, 2016)
News of the Weird
Weirdnuz.M500, November 6, 2016
Copyright 2016 by Chuck Shepherd. All rights reserved.
Lead Story
Can't Possibly Be True: Kids as young as six who live on a clifftop in China's Atule'er village in Sichuan province will no longer have to use flexible vine-based ladders to climb down and up the 2,600-foot descent from their homes to … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, she sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window she flew like a flash. Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. That's when the stray bullet hit her she died shortly aft
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Fark.com RSS » Italian priest blames earthquakes on gay unions. Subby is wondering if that is the Teamsters or UAW [Fail]
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Mental Floss » 5 Questions: Fall Back Extra "Hour"
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Fark.com RSS » Protip: If a stranger wants $300 in iTunes gift cards to fix your PC, you should be a little suspicious [Obvious]
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FMyLife » jxfc says FML
Today, as I was helping a customer, she asked if it was my first day and who was training me. Evidently, I'm bad at my job, because I've worked there for 7 months. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Fartini says FML
Today, I discovered that alcohol makes me red-faced, extremely gassy and eager to discuss my virginity with everyone. FML [Link]
FMyLife » yoyyo says FML
Today, I accidentally sliced open my crush's hand at work while we were messing around on break. A month ago, I broke his brother's finger playing dodgeball. No wonder I'm still single; he must think I'm out to get his family. FML [Link]
FMyLife » poormanslucyliu1 says FML
Today, I had to teach my 13-year-old sister that sugar and salt don't, "cancel each other out to make the taste neutral". FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fark Store Daily Deal: Fuji EnviroMAX AA and AAA batteries, 96- and 144-packs. Cadmium and PVC-free. And they're green. (Sponsored Link) [Plug]
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Fark.com RSS » Fark NotNewsletter: It's finally here [FarkBlog]
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Mental Floss » 5 Fast Facts About Dana Carvey
The beloved former SNL star is back with a new Netflix comedy special, 'Straight White Male, 60.' [Link]
Fark.com RSS » This is why we can't have nice things, but loads of donkey sauce instead [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Backpacker 'body slams' a crocodile after selfie photo attempt goes horribly wrong [Scary]
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FMyLife » WhoNose says FML
Today, the smoke detector in my bedroom malfunctioned and started going off while my cat was asleep on my shoulder. He panicked and deeply lacerated my nose with his claw as he ran off. Blood got everywhere, and to add insult to injury the unit has no removable battery and wouldn't turn off. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this unusual statue [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Inventor Builds Functioning Rotary Cell Phone
Try explaining this to anyone under age 10. [Link]
Weird Universe » Kenner’s Scottie Bagpipe
Introduced by Kenner in 1962, this plaid-patterned vinyl bag attached to a plastic flute allowed kids to play "exciting bagpipe effects." You need to watch the short video to appreciate the true horror of the sounds this thing created. Guaranteed to drive parents insane in mere seconds.
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Weird Universe » Follies of the Madmen #296
Original ad here. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » In the latest internet craze that does nothing, and benefits no one, people are making short videos of themselves and their friends posed like mannequins. Here's a tissue so you can wipe your tears [Stupid]
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Mental Floss » The Most Impressive Thing About All 50 States
Every state in the Union has something to boast about. Here are our favorites. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » I used to be a burglar until I took an arrow to the butt [Dumbass]
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Futility Closet » Podcast Episode 128: The Battle for Castle Itter
Image: Wikimedia Commons The closing days of World War II witnessed a bizarre battle with some unlikely allies: American and German soldiers joined forces to rescue a group of French prisoners from a medieval castle in the Austrian Alps. In this week’s episode of the Futility Closet podcast we’ll follow the Battle for Castle Itter, the only time that Allies and … [Link]
Mental Floss » Amazon Drops the Echo's Price for One Day
Want to save $40 on an Amazon Echo? Today's the day. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » There are eleven unusual things you can do with cremated remains including making a tattoo out of them, sending them into space, or turning them into a vinyl record. We bet you're dying to hear the rest [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » Woman releases Drop Bear on arresting officers [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Protecting your children, the wise and noble public servants of San Joaquin County, California put the hammer down on the looming menace of ceviche bootlegging [Hero]
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Fark.com RSS » San Antonio cop learns that the "serve and protect" part of his job description does NOT entail serving a literal sh*t sandwich to a homeless man [Sick]
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Mental Floss » Fall Back Extra "Hour"
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Fark.com RSS » Responsible gun owner shoots self in leg. Twice [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Russians tied to dope in race, pencilneck scientist dorks say the human brain is predisposed to negative stereotypes, and I'm Rick James, bench: a few of Fark's favorite Headlines of the Week for 10/30 – 11/5 [FarkBlog]
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Fark.com RSS » Ball pit for adults: meh. Ball pit for adults with all-you-can-eat spaghetti in second floor restaurant: I'm listening. Ball pit for adults with all-you-can-eat spaghetti plus an hour of all-you-can-drink cocktails: I'm reserving my flight no
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Fark.com RSS » The music has stopped at Janet Reno's dance party [Sad]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I was so tired at the pet store I was working at that I accidentally offered a kid a dog treat instead of their dog. He ate it. While his mom watched. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man faces jail after police find octopus porn on his computer. SUCKERS [Creepy]
[link] [44 comments] [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I was talking to my best friend about how much of an asshole my ex-boyfriend is. After about 2 hours of non-stop bitching, turns out she's actually dating him. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: The American Way of Voting
You look like you need some links. We've got them! [Link]
FMyLife » ozzy says FML
Today, was trying to have an adult conversation with my fiancée but she's always on her phone, so I sent her a text message instead. Relationship goals. FML [Link]
FMyLife » scooterbyrd says FML
Today, I saw a photo on Facebook of all my best friends from high school together at a 50th birthday party I wasn't invited to. I knew the birthday guy for longer than any of them and introduced everyone in high school. They wouldn't even know him without me. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Inuit Tattoo Artist Breathes New Life Into an Ancient Art
Learn how the colorful designs are created, and why they're so culturally significant. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Now ambulances are being used as bombs in Iraq by terrorists [Scary]
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Mental Floss » 7 Ways to Save Money on Holiday Travel
Presented by Allstate. [Link]
FMyLife » isabellam0426 says FML
Today, while teaching my history class, a girl asked me where North America was. She lives in North America. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Artist Plans to Recreate the Parthenon With 100,000 Banned Books
Marta Minujín's work challenges the repression of knowledge and free speech. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Oookkkkklahhhhooommmmmmaaaa [Scary]
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Mental Floss » 10 Fascinating Facts About Daylight Saving Time
Presented by GE reveal. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » 18 year-old girl selling vag shoots to stardom online. Wait, veg. Not vag [Interesting]
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FMyLife » Sorry Not Sorry says FML
Today, my boss bitched me out for a customer complaint. The complaint was me not laughing at the customer's joke of me asking for his ID and him saying no. I'm sorry, I've been getting this joke a least twice a day since I started working here two years ago. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » King County, Washington government buys data from grocery stores to enforce pet licensing. I guess they're just dogged investigators [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Zebrafish offers hope for spinal cord repair. Just not anytime soon [Interesting]
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FMyLife » 2in longer says FML
Today, while laying in bed with my girlfriend, I felt her grab my manhood through a layer of blankets. I got a bit stiff, just in time for her to clench tight, and pull violently. She didn't know "it" was in her hand, as she was trying to cover herself with the blanket. My manhood is now red and swollen. … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A woman reading a book or something a bit more naughty, what do you see in this drawing? [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Fukushima car wash investigation reveals septic tanks are still filled with radioactive sludge. Car wash? Car wash, yeah [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Punkin Chunkin blast critically injures person when fragments from the exploding cannon hit them in the head. Who would have thought that shooting gourds hundreds of feet with homemade equipment would be dangerous? [Scary]
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FMyLife » fukinnature says FML
Today, I was feeling stressed about some upcoming exams, so I went on a nice relaxing nature walk through the nearby bushland. I slipped off a rock and landed in knee-deep mud that claimed my shoe when I pulled my leg free. I'm even more stressed now. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » What Did the Original U.S. Nickel Look Like?
The first five-cent coin was a "half-disme." That's not a typo. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop these tomb raiders [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » The case for the Oxford comma, or "Are we not doing phrasing anymore?" [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » As global politics destabilize, Canada gets the bomb [Interesting]
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