Dave Barry's Blog

NOBEL PRIZE ALERT

It Will Prevent Snake Bites: Man Invents New Toilet with Seat that Goes up Like an Elevator, Video Causes Stir

(Thanks to pharmaross)

OTHERWISE, THE PERFECT PLAN

Some snakes 'likely' survived accidental Maryland house fire in attempt to get rid of them

(Thanks to ImNotDave)

IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR

Woman, 70, Attacked by Raccoon While Hanging Christmas Lights — and Puts It in a Headlock

(Thanks to Chuck, who says “You know who gave the order.”)

THAT SHOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM

A woman in Thailand allegedly blew up the oil warehouse where she worked because she was angry with her boss.

(Thanks to Fabian Marson, who says “So I take it this is your resignation?”)

SOON WE WILL HAVE NO CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS LEFT

Man, 67, charged after stopping in intersection to eat chicken wings

(Thanks to Ralph)

THE SCIENCE IS SETTLED

Real Christmas trees are better for your mental health than artificial ones, experts say

(Thanks to pharmaross)

MEANWHILE IN FLATHEAD COUNTY

10:11 a.m. A former employer was holding a printer hostage.

(Thanks to pharmaross)

CSI: NAGPUR

Three women thieves, who targeted passengers in autorickshaws, left Hudkeshwar police station personnel hassled with their weird antics, like farting and soiling clothes by relieving themselves while wearing them. The cops said this was part of their strategy to evade interrogation, foil detection and hinder recovery of stolen material.

“The women seem to have mastered some special skills to fart whenever they wanted."

(Thanks to Unholy Slacker)

FORE!

Indian River County deputies charged the driver that drove through Grand Harbor golf course during a pursuit in Vero Beach with DUI and assault.

She already has her Florida license.

(Thanks to EricY, who says "Is this the exit for I-95?")