Dave Barry's Blog

THIS IS PRECISELY WHY WE HAVE NUCLEAR WEAPONS

Alleging 'forced' conversion, Hindu organisations beat up Santa Claus in Gujarat

(Thanks to pharmaross)

BUT BOLO ANYWAY

Police in Santa Marta, Colombia, recently attracted criticism for publishing a wanted poster of alleged cartel members with no actual photos or names.

(Thanks to Barry Nester)

THERE MIGHT BE SOME SIDE EFFECTS

Bionic pig penis could help treat erectile dysfunction in humans

(Thanks to pharmaross, Doug in Sacramento and Peter Metrinko)

IT BOASTS A WHAT?

So-called nano-studio ‘boasts’ a toilet-cum-cooking space, two windows and a kitchen sink which converts into a shower

(Thanks to pharmaross)

WE DOUBT IT, UNLESS A DART ENDS UP IN SOMEBODY'S NECK

This is allegedly the most exciting 61 seconds the world of darts has ever seen

(Thanks to John Lobert, who says "You probably should sit down before you watch this.")

WITHOUT SCIENTISTS...

...we would know nothing.

(Thanks to MAC)

TIME TO SHUT DOWN THE INTERNET

An American woman visiting Australia for the first time has vented her frustrations over the difference between shopping trolleys here and in the US.

(Thanks to Ralph)

SPEAKING OF EXCITEMENT:

Anticipating Winter Waterfowl Webinar with Dave Barry

(Thanks to pharmaross)

CANADA: LAND OF EXCITEMENT

Montreal's Poutine Week Festival Is Coming Back This Winter & It Can Get Pretty Wild

(Thanks to The Perts)

FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS

Hong Kong to lift year-long ban on hamster imports

(Thanks to Steve Bradford)

'NICE' IS ONE WORD FOR IT

The Stone Watch is not a smartwatch, it’s just designed to look like one. Created by Japanese capsule toy maker Tama-Kyu, the low-tech accessory doesn’t even tell time, let alone feature advanced tech like heart rate measurement, or smartphone connectivity. It doesn’t even have a display, it’s just a glossy, black piece of plastic with a silicone band that does nothing but look nice on your wrist.

(Thanks to Ralph)