Dave Barry's Blog

WE WERE PROMISED FLYING CARS

Hippos can run so fast they become airborne, study finds

(Thanks to B&C, Barry Nester, Michael Parry and Ron T)

MAN'S BEST, BUT NOT NECESSARILY MOST INTELLIGENT, FRIEND

Colorado dog turns on stove, starts house fire

(Thanks to EricY)

OREGON IS LIKE, 'HUH'

Washed-up giant shark removed from beach by forklift

(Thanks to Barry Nester)

KARMA IN KANADA

Suspect's pants caught fire during B.C. arson attempt

(Thanks to Doug Ogg and EricY)

MIAMI DRIVERS DON'T NEED THIS SIGN

The mistranslation, "urgent make an accident," left the internet divided An emergency signboard installed on a highway near Karnataka's Kodagu has caught the internet's attention due to its humorous mistranslation from Kannada to English.

(Thanks to Ralph)

WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?

Vending machines dispense ammunition at two Alabama grocery stores

(Thanks to Al Batrkafski)

CSI: EAU CLAIRE

Wisconsin police seek person who threw cheese at someone's car

(Thanks to Ralph)