Dave Barry's Blog

BEAVERS ARE BASICALLY LARGE SWIMMING SQUIRRELS

A hungry beaver is chomping on the Tidal Basin’s cherry trees

(Thanks to The Perts)

AND IT ENDED IN A BRAWL INVOLVING COCAINE

First Thanksgiving wasn’t in Plymouth — it was in Florida 56 years prior: historian

(Thanks to John Lobert and Buck Nekkid)

YES. IT MEANS THEY'RE ABOUT TO SNEEZE.

Is Jellyfish Mucus a Warning Sign of Sorts?

(Thanks to Mary Smith)

THERE IS NOTHING MORE UNNATURAL THAN NATURE

Worm’s butt grows eyes and then swims away to make babies

(Thanks to Jim Kenaston, who says "Don't try this at home.")

THIS IS WHY WE NEED EXPERTS

How bad is it if you pee in the shower? Here’s what experts say.

(Thanks to Robert Moats)

AUSTRALIA: OVERRUN WITH SNAKES, BUT SAFE FROM UNDECLARED SANDWICHES

I forgot to declare a chicken sandwich at customs and got charged nearly $2K

(Thanks to John Lobert)

WE'RE SO CLOSE, PEOPLE

According to a documentary film crew that was present for a large-scale search for the Loch Ness Monster back in August, the elusive beast could be an algae-based creature.

(Thanks to Emily, Leslie and w)

IOWA: STATE OF ROMANCE

Dude, those aren’t instructions on the sign, that’s just the name of the gas station.

(Thanks to Linda Schutjer)

APOCALYPSE UPDATE

Self-proclaimed 'gay furry hackers' breach nuclear lab

(Thanks to Ralph)

FRANCE ON HIGH ALERT; AUSTRALIA UNIMPRESSED

Police warn residents to stay indoors after "extremely venomous" green mamba snake escapes in the Netherlands

(Thanks to The Perts, EricY and Not My Usual Alias)

DOING YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING?

This won't help at all.