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 » Membership in the American "Shaker" Church drops by 33% in 2017 [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » Say it with me, boys and girls: President Zuckerberg [Murica]
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Fark.com RSS » "Stand back, men, we're no match for her. She's got a used sanitary pad" [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » World's oldest orca dead at 105. Enterprise seen preparing maneuver around the sun [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » Charles Manson hospitalized with what is hoped to be a terminal illness [Repeat]
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Fark.com RSS » "Hell hath no fury like a woman with a 3.5 ton towing capacity" [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » When moving out of an apartment, take your creepy Mandy Moore tile mosaic with you [Creepy]
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Fark.com RSS » So that guy's service howler monkey might not be legit? [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » The wedding is probably won't happen if you beat the groom with a wooden plank over the size of the engagement ring [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » How to stop the spread of fake news: "Maybe the news should stop trying so hard to entertain." We're so boned [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Texas lawmaker never thought 'celebratory gunfire' to be reckless, dangerous and worth banning. Then, one day, it hit him [Repeat]
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Fark.com RSS » He once propositioned a preposition. He can split an infinitive . . . with an adverb. He is the most interesting writer on Fark, and THIS is your Fark Writer's Thread. Stay writing, my friends [CSB]
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Fark.com RSS » Today in Hell No, It Won't Be A Thing: men's chokers [Stupid]
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Mental Floss » Here's What a Neanderthal's Voice Might Have Sounded Like
Less grunting, more hoarse screaming. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Firefighters call fire department to put out fire in their fire station. Fire [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Millennials aren't lazy or entitled. In fact, they work so much and so hard that they're making everyone else look bad. Millennials are just the worst, right? [Ironic]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this cafe' nook [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » Trying to hide 100 heroin pills in your rectum will send you to jail, make you the butt of jokes [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » This story has it all: the bomb squad, sex toys, a day care. Help subby think of a funnier headline [Giggity]
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Mental Floss » The Virgin Islands Will Help Pay for Your Tropical Vacation in 2017
Each visitor will receive $300 to use towards activities on the islands. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » On a hunch, man spends his life savings to purchase 4.6 acre parcel of land, now believes he's sitting atop the lost city of Trellech – Wales' largest city in the 13th century [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » On the bright side, the United States of Trump may not become the world's worst banana republic, if only because Haiti just elected an actual banana salesman as president [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » 8 Old-Timey Ways to Say ‘No Way’
Feeling over committed? Need a better way to say "no"? Aside from using “don’t" instead of “can’t,” here are eight fun and old-timey ways you can say, “No way.” [Link]
Fark.com RSS » New study says that it helps to sleep following a traumatic event. Finally an explanation why Democrats have been so hard to find since November [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » Meet the Smart Bed That Warms Your Feet
New Sleep Number bed claims to reduce snoring and restless sleep—and can even act as a warming oven for your feet. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Bartender sees man drop date rape drug into date's glass, so he swaps their drinks [Hero]
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Mental Floss » There Are Now Only Two Living Members of the Shaker Faith
One of the group's three remaining worshippers, Sister Frances Carr, 89, died Monday. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Finally, the Romero Institute gets published: Microbes found on paper money [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Man buys 1,000 newspapers to try and hide his DWI arrest and mugshot, fails spectacularly (w pic of mugshot) [Dumbass]
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FMyLife » bdw89 says FML
Today, my boyfriend of 4 years still can't get it that dry humping me and saying, "But I'm horny" in a goofy voice isn't a turn on. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » What to Do With Your Unwanted or Unusable Gift Cards
Did your aunt give you a gift card to a store you don’t even like? Get rid of it for cold, hard cash. [Link]
Mental Floss » Pick the 'N' Things
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Mental Floss » Can You Find the Missing 'E' Word?
Take the quiz! [Link]
Mental Floss » There's More to The Show Than The Star
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Mental Floss » How Well Do You Know the Elements?
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Mental Floss » 5 Ways 'Grimm's Fairy Tales' Changed After the First Edition
You probably know that the original Brothers Grimm fairy tales didn’t have the same sort of kid-friendly happy endings as the Disney versions. But it’s not because Jacob (who was born on this day in 1785) and Wilhelm were a pair of deviants eager to write about child abuse. When they set out to produce the two-volume first edition of … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » 'Why do we dial 911 and Europeans dial 112?' and other pressing questions that hopefully can be solved in 2017 which really should start on the fall equinox or Inauguration Day [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » Buckle Up!: Original Classmates Returning for 'The Magic School Bus' Revival
Production on the Netflix reboot is now underway. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Sunwing airlines: Wait, you mean to tell us that we need to make sure our pilots are sober while flying? Wow, this is news to us [Followup]
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Mental Floss » Hyundai Announces Voice-Activated Features Through Google Home
Start your engine without lifting a finger. [Link]
Mental Floss » Watch Now as a 105-Year-Old Cyclist Tries to Beat His World Record
Robert Marchand is trying to break his own world record for most kilometers ridden in one hour. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The world's fish industry might be saved by…Iowa? [Ironic]
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Mental Floss » 12 Facts About 'Fun and Fancy Free'
7. It was the last film in which Walt Disney voiced Mickey Mouse. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Monopoly, a.k.a., If I'm not the car, I'm not playing" – A breakdown of the classic game, and the long lost art of the family board game [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » Watch the Trailer for ‘Bright Lights,’ HBO’s Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds Documentary
The stars' unbreakable mother-daughter bond is at the center of a new documentary, which will premiere on Saturday. [Link]
Mental Floss » Why Can’t You Buy Dippin’ Dots in Grocery Stores?
This futuristic treat isn't easy to bring home. [Link]
Weird Universe » Cinderella’s Bad Influence
Ever since its release in 1950, Disney's Cinderella has been decried by critics as being as a bad influence on children (particularly young girls).
In the 1950s, Dr. John Kershaw, an English medical officer, argued that, "The expectation of meeting a dream lover and automatically living 'happily ever after' keeps children from being taught 'to realize the difficulties and responsibilities of … [Link]
FMyLife » Ouijake says FML
Today, I tried out the new VR headset I got for Christmas. I downloaded a 'Moon Walk' app and went for a walk around my basement. I felt adventurous and tried to climb my stairs, took a nice large step ready to ascend the lunar hill, and found myself standing in my cat's litter box. FML [Link]
FMyLife » jazzterchic says FML
Today, I found out that my boyfriend's mom doesn't believe you can get food poisoning from food that is cooked. She gave us food that had sat out all day/night and then got angry when I said we could get sick. FML [Link]
Overheard In The Office » …Poke Her and You're Dead.
30-year old accounting manager to 23-year old employee: So, my mom has a crush on you after seeing your picture on my Facebook profile. Minneapolis, Minnesota Overheard by: Cougar Bait [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this passport photo pose [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » 10 Animal Retirement Homes
A few places give care, protection, and love to animals no one else wants. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » 'Small' anaconda pulled out of toilet in Virginia apartment. Not a euphemism [Scary]
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Weird Universe » Mystery Illustration 36
You guys did pretty good guessing Danny Kaye some time ago. So who is this world-famous comedian?
The answer is here.
And after the jump. [Link]
Mental Floss » Gordon
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Mental Floss » Show Off Your Happy Cat Family With These Adorable Car Stickers
Beep beep! Proud cat parent coming through. [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I was sent home from work early because they overstaffed my shift. I was really excited to spend some time with my fiancé. I got home and he was having a nap. No matter what I did, he stayed out like a light for 3 hours until my usual end time. FML [Link]
FMyLife » inappropes says FML
Today, I came into work early to clean equipment, with my headphones on, singing to myself. I lost track of time, and wound up with the entire office watching me belt it out. FML [Link]
FMyLife » sinceresally says FML
Today, I finally got the courage to ask my workmate about her tattoo. She's been in the office for 4 months and I'd always wondered why she had a red cheese grater tattooed on her arm. So I asked. Turns out it's a lady's shoe. She walked away from me and never talked to me again. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Hotdogwater says FML
Today, my neighbour put in a noise complaint against me for being loud at midnight. I was having a coughing fit and couldn't breath. FML [Link]
FMyLife » aricababyy says FML
Today, I had my very first interview and pretty much got hired right away. Then I found out I have to drive 2 hours away for training. I don't have a car, license, or money. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The introduction of Florida's new medical marijuana law goes to Florida in a hurry, or at least in a euphoric confused saunter [Florida]
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Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: The Fermi Paradox
Start your websurfing today with these nifty links! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Mother Of The Year kicks off early as woman arrested for stripping at barbershop…in front of her 4 young children. Fark: includes duckface mugshot goodness [Strange]
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FMyLife » frustrated girlfriend says FML
Today, my boyfriend and I spent all day preparing an amazing meal for my extended family, and then 3 hours before dinner his crazy mother forced him home because she felt "excluded". He's spent the past 3 days with her. There's no way for me to keep him and get rid of her. FML [Link]
GraphJam » I Think I May Fall Into the Hate Category
Graph by: (via Pleated-Jeans) Tagged: cat , hate , love , pets , venn diagram Share on Facebook
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Mental Floss » 'Star Trek' Fan Builds Klingon Warship Entirely From LEGO Bricks
The project called for 25,000 bricks—and took eight years to complete. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If you're using Q-tips for anything other than building a scale model of the Stay-Puft marshmallow man, then you're doing it wrong [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » What's more disgusting than a seagull? A seagull covered in antibiotic-resistant E. coli [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Kids, there is a time and a place for dabbing. While your father gets sworn into Congress is not one of them [Facepalm]
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FMyLife » tazthespaz says FML
Today, a telemarketer called my house phone and asked for my grandpa. We were having his wake. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » 5 Questions: Still Celebrating 20"17"
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Mental Floss » You Can Be a "Nonresponder" to Some Types of Exercise
A new study indicates some people are “nonresponders” to endurance or weight training, and might need to change their workout to see results. [Link]
Futility Closet » The Spring (Arrangements) Bill
In 1936 English humorist A.P. Herbert found himself sitting in Parliament as an independent member for Oxford University. He drafted the following bill in verse to honor the new season — it’s a shame that it wasn’t enacted: Whereas in every lawn and bed the plucky crocus lifts his head, and to and fro sweet song-birds go, the names of … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Meanwhile, in West Virginia… [Obvious]
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FMyLife » smells like ass says FML
Today, my brother tried to ninja-kick his dirty underwear up into his hand. He failed and it landed on my face. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I walked into the living room to find my boyfriend plucking his ball hairs with the same tweezers I use for my eyebrows. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Today will be the busiest day in online dating history as people look back on the holidays, think about the friends they spent time with, and think, "I'm not doing THAT again" [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Study predicts more extreme storms for California in the future. Bad: Floods. Good: No more drought. It's a wash [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Are you frustrated that you have to stop drinking for five minutes while you shower? [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » 2017 looks like it might be trying to apologize for 2016 [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » "Someone's been smoking in my bed," said baby bear. "And he's still here" [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Indian governmental responses on recent wave of molestation ranges from "boys will be boys" to "these things do happen" [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Rebecca Fergusen wants to sing "Strange Fruit" at Trump Inauguration. Государ&~ гимн Росси&#
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Fark.com RSS » Wanna be TotalFarked? Make me laugh and I'll sponsor the first 10 to do so [PSA]
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Fark.com RSS » Israeli police question Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu for more than three hours in connection with a criminal probe into graft and bribery. Netanyahu denies any wrongdoing says the cops are just being Antisemitic [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Janet Jackson gives birth to child at 50. That's a long gestation [Sappy]
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FMyLife » unemployed not so fast says FML
Today, I'm trying to enjoy my first day of unemployment after quitting a high-stress/low-pay job. I just got a text from my ex-boss asking if I could come in for a few hours to show my successors how to do something. I worked 60 hours last week creating thorough how-to guides for everything. FML [Link]
FMyLife » alainopotato says FML
Today, I woke up in a bathtub, completely soaked and covered in both mine and someone else's puke. Happy New Year. FML [Link]
FMyLife » nebarius says FML
Today, marks the 3rd day I can't access my institutional login. It's also a replacement public holiday, meaning both the library and IT center aren't open too. My 2500 word Stylistics essay is due in two days. I have 0 words and near-0 understanding on the theory my lecturer told me to use. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, when I finally confronted my fiance about him just being with me to avoid being alone, he agreed and said, "but I'm still glad I met you". FML [Link]
FMyLife » WorryNot says FML
Today, I accidentally left a small but very important piece of my breast pump at home. Only ten more hours until the end of my shift. FML [Link]
FMyLife » WildChildRocker says FML
Today, my friend informed me that his girlfriend forced him to block me on Facebook because she's insecure. Then he assured me he was "being a man about it" because he told me to my face. There was never a romance between us and he doesn't agree with me that this is a red flag. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Imjast says FML
Today, I was woken up by the sound of my electric piano. It seems my cat is Mozart's reincarnation and, after finding out how to turn the piano on, decided that 3 a.m. is a good time to practice. FML [Link]
FMyLife » appendicitisanyone says FML
Today, I awoke to the pain of appendicitis. Apparently it isn't a good enough reason to miss court. I now have a warrant out for my arrest. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Cinderstar95 says FML
Today, my dad and brother found a Christmas present that they'd "forgotten" to give me. Expecting a joke, I apprehensively opened it. But I still wasn't prepared to unwrap the neck of the Christmas turkey. It had been rotting in the living room for 2 days. The smell was indescribable. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Let's look at the 2017 UN Human Right Council members list….Wait, this is the members list, not the violators list [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this out-of-place Avenger [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Baby Dinosaurs Took Months to Hatch, Study Finds
Scientists examining fossilized embryos say the little tykes may have spent as much as half a year curled up in their eggs. [Link]
Mental Floss » No, Scientists Have Not Found a ‘New Organ’
What they've done is make a convincing case for reclassifying the mesentery as a single, continuous organ. [Link]
Mental Floss » 7 Facts About Your Knees
3. You can walk without a kneecap. [Link]
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