Dave Barry's Blog

SEARCHING FOR A UNIQUE GIFT FOR A LAWN-OWNER?

Your search is over.

(Thanks to Rod Nunley, who says "If it could do squirrels, I'd have already bought two.")

GUESS THE CONTINENT

Hiker Hospitalized After Bringing Home Venomous Snake to Show His Kids

(Thanks to John Lobert)

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT THEY COULD NOT SINK ANY LOWER

Morbidly obese squirrel has piled on the pounds by eating Ohio woman's pumpkins

(Thanks to Buck Nekkid)

SO.... THE OTHER INMATES WERE *NOT* DETAINED?

Officials in South Carolina said a riot at a jail in Richland County ended on Sunday with 40 inmates detained.

(Thanks to Al Barkafski)

MAMMA MIA

Lion wanders streets of Italian town after escaping from circus

(Thanks to Jay Brandes)

SEND IT TO WASHINGTON

And let it be heard.

(Thanks to Roberto)

AND IN SPORTS

Harrysong Marries 30 Women In A Single Day, Breaks Fela’s Record

(Thanks to Jim Kenaston, who says "This will not end well.")

WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER DO IT YOURSELF

NASA astronauts accidentally drop toolbox, experts say it can be spotted with binoculars as it orbits Earth

(Thanks to Emily, Leslie and w)

WE BLAME GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE

Oreo Fans Think Cookies Have Less Filling

(Thanks to Annette)