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 » C U in the NT [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » Supermarket Cashier Finds WWII Love Letter in Lost and Found
Now she's on a mission to track down its owner. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Self-propelled Russian garbage fire in Mediterranean moves to war footing, prepares to roll coal in Aleppo's general direction [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Because there ARE important things happening in the rest of the world today: "TV presenter Lisa Snowdon admits she's 'curious' about kangaroo anus" [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Snowballs Wash Ashore In Northwest Siberia
The rare phenomenon occurs when pieces of ice form, and are rolled into balls by wind and water. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The pregame is over, the server hamsters are warming up, Subby's on his second pack of smokes and third bottle of gin, and the polls are starting to close. It's the Election Day Discussion Thread Part 2: Electric Boogaloo [Live]
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Mental Floss » If the Polls Close While You’re Still in Line to Vote, Don’t Leave
You have a legal right to cast your vote. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Chicken apprehended after crossing roads, will be taken downtown and grilled [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Disputed Caravaggio Painting To Go on Display in Milan
The public can weigh in on the painting's authenticity after examining other works by the master. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Woman posted revenge porn showing ex-boss naked on his new wife's business Facebook page. Her defense lawyer, Mr. Booty, says she just wanted to be heard [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Putin has decided Trump failed to secure the election [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Organizer of "Smack Fest" at bar sees no connection to the drunken brawl that erupted between participants [Unlikely]
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Fark.com RSS » Man sues Donald Trump for $1 billion claiming campaign caused him emotional distress [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » That time you baked cookies for the voters you were going to drive to the polls in a van until you found a dead body in it [Awkward]
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Mental Floss » 9 People You Should Tip, and How Much You Should Give Them
Rule of thumb: Don’t be stingy. [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Questions: Election Day
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Fark.com RSS » Headline: Fracking isn't causing Oklahoma earthquakes. Article: Wastewater from fracking is causing Oklahoma earthquakes [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this dog washing station [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » Cop painfully discovers that even a police dog trained to bite the first suspect it sees, sometimes gets confused [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » Donald Trump just got trolled by a Jordanian airline that's offering an election day special to Middle Eastern tourists who want to "travel to the United States while you're still allowed to" [Hero]
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Fark.com RSS » Things to remember today 1. Vote 2. Stephen Colbert will be uncensored on Showtime with election coverage tonight [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » Fox News reports on Fox News' stunningly beautiful new television studio that will be featured tonight in Fox News' coverage of the election. Fox News [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » UK pub owner thinks that anyone 16 and older should be allowed to drink in a pub, claiming they would be less likely to fill up on cheap supermarket alcohol [Cool]
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Mental Floss » The UK's Largest Earthworm Weighs As Much As a Chocolate Bar
Dave the worm is about 16 inches long, and tips the scales at nearly an ounce. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Who gets the center armrests on an airplane? Flight pros all agree on one thing — oh wait, no they don't [PSA]
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Fark.com RSS » Judge orders the release of a chimpanzee ruling that it has "non-human" rights [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Black smoke seen over DC signals we do not yet have a new president [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » 7 Fictional Characters Who Ran for Office
In 1974, Mr. Peanut entered the Vancouver mayoral race and walked away with nearly 3000 votes. [Link]
Mental Floss » These Vegas Street Lights Are Powered by Footsteps
The street lamps collect the kinetic energy of passersby during the day to light up Vegas's Boulder Plaza at night. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Kid dies while hunting toads. A golf club randomly hits him on the noggin and he suffers severe injuries. The golfer also suffered as he took a three stroke penalty [Sad]
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Mental Floss » Toblerone Now Has Fewer Triangles—and Customers Are Outraged
Chocolate lovers definitely mind the gap. [Link]
FMyLife » SnapeIsGood says FML
Today, I hit the gym. With my car. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Dad, I'm pretty sure this is a strip club." "Shut up Timmy, this is where they said I was supposed to vote, and vote I shall" [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » This winter the only thing saving you from depression could be a gerbil [Strange]
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Mental Floss » In the Future, Climate Change Might Ruin Fall Foliage
It may dull autumn’s vibrant red and yellow hues. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Researchers invent system for predicting falls in the elderly, working name: gravity [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Write the concession speech for the losing candidate, not the speech we want, but the speech we need to heal [Murica]
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Fark.com RSS » If you're going to the airport to watch jets take off and land, bring along a radio so you can talk to the pilots [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Aaaaaaaaaaaaand we have our first assault at a Florida polling place (with photo) [Florida]
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Mental Floss » 11 Things You Might Not Know About Fage Yogurt
The family-owned Fage is 90 years old this year, even if it's only been in the States for under 20 years. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The absolutely best advertisement this political season. Watch this before you vote today, and you'll be assured of the effectiveness of your democratic process and know that our republic will endure. Bonus a cute redhead [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Man parked at a Save-A-Lot arrested for Jerk-A-Lot [Florida]
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Mental Floss » Why Do Politicians Kiss Babies?
“The parent who always expects the baby to be kissed, and the person who feels bound to kiss every baby that comes within reach are equally foolish and obnoxious characters." [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "We live in the first shipping container in the world to have a stained glass window" [Cool]
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Mental Floss » Archaeologists Find Evidence That Prehistoric Peoples Ate (and Possibly Hunted) Whales
Greenlandic middens dating back 2000 years included trace genetic remains of walruses, caribou, and several whale species. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Ever wonder why you don't see much grape ice cream? Here comes the science [Interesting]
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FMyLife » Beard says FML
Today, I shaved my beard that I wanted to grow for winter, into a goatee for a Skype interview. On the day, the interviewer only used audio. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Mitch says FML
Today, while reading the newspaper, I noticed that an ad had been placed for my job. I asked my boss for a week off so that I could fly home for my father's funeral. No wonder she was so cool with it. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fark Store Daily Deal: Brain.fm. Artificial Intelligence composer "designed with the brain of a neuroscientist and the heart of a musician". Music created with science to improve focus, meditation, and sleep. (Sponsored Link) [Plug]
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Mental Floss » Upgrade Your Morning Coffee With This Bargain
Burr coffee grinders make better coffee. And today they're an even better deal! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » 44 undocumented immigrants found locked in backyard shed. Someone didn't get the memo that Trump victory parties don't start till tonight [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Remember the squirrel attack at the Florida senior community? There was a second attack, but this time the seniors stood their ground [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » FDA approves first drug to treat anxiety in dogs. Your dog wants a valium, some benzos and a beer [Cool]
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Mental Floss » You Need to See Tuesday's Best 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, November 8. Mental Floss has affiliate relationships with certain retailers, including Amazon, and may receive a small percentage of any sale. But we only get commission on items you buy and don’t return, so we’re only … [Link]
Mental Floss » Nintendo's Long-Forgotten Power Line Returns Alongside the NES Classic Edition Launch
Rescue the princess with ease with some helpful tips and tricks from the folks at Nintendo. [Link]
Mental Floss » 11 Filibusterous Facts About 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'
The Boy Scouts of America wanted no part of the film. Neither did American politicians. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » And the first vote cast is a perfect metaphor for this election season [Murica]
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Fark.com RSS » "If the psychologist doesn't become a vegan, this is clear evidence that they can't possibly understand the extent of the vegan's distress" [Stupid]
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Fark.com RSS » As America goes off to vote, the rest of the world watches and waits the results in a state that can be best described as "pants-shiatting terror" [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Follow a Research Vessel Into the 'Hot Tub of Despair'
Many creatures who enter never come out. [Link]
Weird Universe » America needs a space age president
Gabriel Green campaigned to be President of the United States in 1960, promoting himself as "your write-in space-age candidate."
His main qualification was that he had "seen at least 75 flying saucers and has chatted with space people." Also, he was founder of the Amalgamated Flying Saucer Clubs of America. He promised that his presidency would usher in "The World … [Link]
Weird Universe » Occult Knowledge and Esoteric Wisdom of the Cross
It's always good to "separate the 'shaft' from the wheat." [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Waiter, there's a bug in my sandwich [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this pub band [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » Thanks to legalization, US weed is better and stronger and Mexico wants it [Cool]
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Mental Floss » 8 Things You Might Not Know About Vowels
There's more to these workhouse members of our linguistics inventory than you might think. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The time for mudslinging and handwringing and genital grabbing is done. The Bataan Election March finally comes to an end as the people of the United States go to vote and collect their stickers. This is the Election Day discussion thread, part 1 [Li
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Fark.com RSS » Eleven reasons why South Jersey is better than Best Jersey (slideshow) [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Election Day
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Fark.com RSS » Not to be outdone by an awkward swan taking out rail service in Britain, an SF BART station was shut down today because someone got a shoe caught in an escalator [Facepalm]
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FMyLife » naivemisanthrope says FML
Today, I thought I was being a good worker by showing a mother and daughter several rooms before they settled on one. Turns out Mommy dearest only wanted a place for her brat to throw a party. The cops found alcohol, drugs, and guns. This from the people who complained about a loose chair arm. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Jurors send a $37 million message to Flint, Michigan Police concerning police brutality [Hero]
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Fark.com RSS » Madrid opens 'Robin Hood' restaurant that will feed the homeless with the profits from paying customers. "The idea is not to rob from the rich to feed the poor, but to share" [Spiffy]
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Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: Voting for the First Time
Great links to distract you from Election Day 2016! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man chops off snake's head then makes the bad decision to pick it up [Dumbass]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, a customer complained that one of our cashiers smiles too much. FML [Link]
FMyLife » invasive species says FML
Today, my step-mom tried to ground me. I met her just yesterday, when she moved in. FML [Link]
FMyLife » shanson says FML
Today, my mother lectured me for not spending enough time with her. We literally just got back from a 10 day vacation together. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Alittlebitiffy says FML
Today, I spent an hour pulling poop-covered prickles out of my husky's butt. A duck had startled him while he was doing his business and his first thought was to run, mid-poop, into a prickle bush. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Great. Now even the world of high-end artisan honey has been infiltrated by gangsters [Sad]
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Mental Floss » Introducing an Edvard Munch-Inspired Action Figure
Existential angst sold separately. [Link]
GraphJam » MY FOOT YOUR ASS RED FOREMAN
Graph by: i-know-its-hard-to-fall Tagged: 70s-show , character , television , threat , venn diagram Share on Facebook
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Fark.com RSS » If you've always enjoyed that as a nation we collectively vote on a Tuesday, you can thank farmers who were too busy going to church on Sunday and market on Wednesday [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » ‘Slime-lapse’ Shows the Intelligent Growth of Slime Molds
Some of the movements of slime molds are so slow, they can really only be seen in timelapse. [Link]
Futility Closet » The Shortest Road
We want to build a road between two cities, A and B, that are separated by a river. We can build a bridge, but it must be perpendicular to the river’s banks, as shown. Where along the river’s length should we place the bridge if we want to minimize the total length of the road? SelectClick for Answer 
Reduce the … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Drag queens perform 'Seniors in Heat' show to benefit Seattle charity. Deslidified, because things are already slippery enough when you mix heels and Geritol [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Evidence of Russian giants involved in snowball fight [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Listen up you apathetic voters, if a guy can vote from space so can you. VOTE Earthlings [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » 9 Tips for Saving Money on Your Honeymoon
Presented by Allstate. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The only winners of election day are these red pandas [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » WWI Centennial: Wilson Wins Reelection
Erik Sass is covering the events of the war exactly 100 years after they happened. This is the 256th installment in the series. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Someone apparently thought Jurassic Park was a good idea [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Lowest November temperatures in the UK in 100 years makes it colder than Moscow, with only slightly better food [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » China pledges to cut 18% of its carbon emissions by 2020. Finally the air will be clean enough so that the people can read billboards telling them when air pollution warnings are in effect [Unlikely]
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Fark.com RSS » Amidst all the election coverage, here is your friendly reminder now is not the time to talk about gun violence [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » "Man Missing for a Decade Might Never Have Left This Bar." I say we canonize the dude [Hero]
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Fark.com RSS » Cat blamed for putting syringe in kid's Halloween candy bag. "The cat isn't speaking" [Followup]
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Mental Floss » 12 Fast Facts About 'Catch Me If You Can'
6. Leonardo DiCaprio had 100 wardrobe changes. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If it were an episode of "Criminal Minds," you'd roll your eyes and shut the TV off: Suspected serial killer who kidnapped a woman and left her chained in a box for two months left clues to his activities in Amazon product reviews–using
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop Theme: put a famous person in a hat (LGT to lots and lots of hats to choose from) [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » TEACHER: "Johnny, you don't have your homework, again? What's your excuse this time?" [Florida]
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Mental Floss » Who Were Abraham Lincoln's Siblings?
Both of Lincoln's siblings helped make him the man—and president—he eventually became. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Medieval sin-washing well uncovered. Apparently it was buried under massive piles of deleted emails [Interesting]
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