Dave Barry's Blog

'UNLEASH THE POWER WITHIN'

21 Burned at Tony Robbins Firewalking Event

(Thanks to Randy Johnson)

ATTENTION, NOBEL PRIZE JUDGES

At last, we know how many rubber bands it takes to make a watermelon explode.

(Thanks to jon harris)

NEXT: SNOOKI

A bacterium that in humans can cause genital pain, itching, and a burning sensation while urinating has become the subject of the first-ever complete software simulation of an entire organism, the New York Times reports.

(Thanks to Sharon [The Minx] Lurie)

HIGH SCHOOL OF THE WEEK

Unfortunately, our strict policy prohibits us from presenting the High School of the Week.

(Thanks to Chuck Cody)

SPEAKING OF SPACE: WE DON'T NEED TO GO THERE, BECAUSE WE CAN VISIT FLATHEAD COUNTY

8:55 a.m. Someone called 911 to complained about a recliner that was inappropriately displayed in the middle of Highway 93 North.

(Thanks to Jeff Meyerson)

URANUS?

What Does Space Smell Like?

(Thanks to The Perts)

FAR OUTPACING THE STOCK MARKET

Prince Charles' 31-year-old uneaten wedding day toast sells for £230

(Thanks to Jeff Meyerson, who says, "As tasty as the day it was made.")

THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC

The Guilin Merryland Theme Park, located in the southern Chinese city of Guilin, is offering half-price admission to female visitors, if they sport a skirt shorter than 38 centimeters, the Shanghai Daily reported.

(Thanks to Jeff Meyerson)