Dave Barry's Blog

CRIMINAL MASTERMIND OF THE WEEK SO FAR

‘Blacked out’ woman stole a $2,600 casket from a funeral home — with a body inside, police say

(Thanks to Ron Wylie and man tom)

THANK GOD, BECAUSE THE SLOW PACE OF THOSE STUDIES WAS DRIVING US CRAZY

Miniature treadmills accelerate studies on insect walking

(Thanks to Jim Kenaston)

FRANCE ON RED ALERT

Blue pigeon mystifies town's residents

(Thanks to MOTW)

YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE

Picking your nose is a 'significant risk factor' for ALZHEIMER'S, research suggests

(Thanks to Barry Nester, who says "If I could pick my nose, would I pick this one?", and Jim Perth, who says "Uh oh.")

WE WERE PROMISED FLYING CARS

Scientists use food dye found in Doritos to make see-through mice

(Thanks to Janice Gelb, Mezrap, Ed. Floden, Rick Day, The Perts and Ron Wylie)