Dave Barry's Blog

THIS IS PRECISELY WHY WE HAVE NUCLEAR WEAPONS

Population Explosion of Canadian “Super Pigs” Could Spread Into the Northern U.S.

(Thanks to Karen "Tinkerbell" Durkin)

ANYTHING TO DECLARE?

TSA: passenger packs rocket launcher in checked bag

(Thanks to Rod Nunley)

HOW CAN WE HELP?

A bill allowing police to charge a bigger fine for people driving slow in the left lane of interstates and other multilane highways is one of the first to be taken up at the South Carolina Statehouse in 2023.

(Thanks to pharmaross)

AS IF THE METRIC SYSTEM WASN'T CONFUSING ENOUGH

2 asteroids the size of 22 penguins to pass Earth this weekend

(Thanks to Barry Nester, who asks "How many penguins in a refrigerator?")

OH REALLY?

Build a Squirrel House—Without Worrying Your Neighbors

(Thanks to Asher Scheiner, who says "Grounds for arson.")

YOU KNOW WHO MASTERMINDED THIS OPERATION

4 B.C. ski trails temporarily closed after owl attacks skiers

(Thanks to EricY)

THE PROPER PROCEDURE IS TO SHOOT IT

A bank customer was arrested after allegedly using a hammer to pound on an ATM after he could not get his card back.

(Thanks to pharmaross)

STAND TALL, TAMPA

Tampa airport in top 10 for most firearms found at security checkpoints

(Thanks to pharmaross)

WAY BETTER THAN RAT POISON

Man Finds $5,000 in McDonald's Drive-Thru Order

(Thanks to nursecindy and pharmaross)

WHAT'S THAT FLAVOR?

Rat poison found in Taco Bell takeout order, authorities say

(Thanks to Jeff Meyerson and pharmaross)