Dave Barry's Blog

OTHER THAN THAT IT WAS A FAIRYTALE WEDDING

Woman carries on with wedding alone after husband got stuck abroad

(Thanks to John Lobert)

FORE! PLAY

A high school golf team in Austin, Texas, had to cancel practice on Monday after they showed up to the course and encountered an adult entertainment club's tournament.

(Thanks to MOTW)

NEVER BE THE NEIGHBOR OF A SNAKE

Escaped 1.6-meter-long snake turns up in neighbor's toilet in Japan

(Thanks to John Grant)

NO KIDDING

Man wallows in flooded French Quarter sinkhole: ‘There’s a beer involved’

(Thanks to Andrew Mendez, who says "a new watering hole.")

ONLY ONE WAY TO FIND OUT

As new research suggests abstaining from alcohol might RAISE the risk of dementia, can a drink a day actually be good for you?

(Thanks to Barry Nester)

ITS LENGTH IS SHOWN ON ITS FLORIDA DRIVER’S LICENSE

British gardener's 56.3-inch leek earns Guinness World Record

(Thanks to Ralph)

IN THE FORM OF DENTISTS

Laughing gas in space could mean life

(Thanks to vee)

'OUR FINAL CONCLUSION? DON'T FART NAKED NEAR FOOD'

When You Smell Poop, Is That Because Poop Particles Have Gone Up Your Nose?

(Thanks to Matt Filar)

Not to toot our own scientific horn, but this blog has published a thoroughly researched article on this very topic.

SPORTS UPDATE

Unfortunately we are once again thwarted by our strict policy.

AND THEY WANT US TO BELIEVE IT WAS ACTING ALONE

Emu stops traffic on Alabama highway

(Thanks to Allen at Division)

NO

Just, no.

(Thanks to Ralph)

RESERVE YOUR LOT NOW!

A new simulation predicts the next supercontinent, called Amasia, will form in 300 million years

(Thanks to Rod Nunley and Ralph)

CANADA: LAND OF EXCITEMENT

Giant ‘Cheetos’ landmark draws tourists to small Alberta hamlet

(Thanks to Roberto)

WE SAW WORM SPIT OPEN FOR WHITESNAKE

Worm Spit Can Digest the World's Most-Polluting Plastic

(Thanks to Al Barkafski)

LOOKS PRACTICAL!

A Spray-On Dress Caused a Ruckus in Paris

(Thanks to vee)

TO THOSE BLOGSTERS WHO ARE OF THE TRIBE:

Yom tov. And have an easy fast.

UNCANNY

Mum does double-take after spotting face of 'Elvis' in her McDonald's ketchup

(Thanks to John Lobert)

SWANS ARE BASICALLY LARGE WINGED SQUIRRELS

Swan on train tracks holds up rush hour commuters for an hour

(Thanks to Ralph)

AND IN SPORTS

Snake Enters Ground, Stops Cricket Match

(Thanks to John Lobert)

CHEESEBURGER = HAPPINESS

Vegetarians are twice as likely to be depressed than meat eaters: study

(Thanks to Sharon Chapman, who says “From the Scientific Journal of Duh!”)