Dave Barry's Blog

F#*K YEAH

Swearing is linked with increased pain tolerance and strength

(Thanks to Steve K)

IF YOU WATCH ONLY ONE VIDEO THIS YEAR FEATURING OTTERS DOING A POOP DANCE ON A MINNESOTA ROCK THAT HAS BEEN SPRAYED WITH SKUNK ESSENCE

...make it this one.

(Thanks to John Lobert, who says "I’m seeing a Remainders venue opportunity.")

GOOD ENOUGH FOR US

Former CIA agent claims there was life on Mars and he saw ‘bones’ on the surface

(Thanks to John Lobert)

THE SAME *WHAT?*

An American millionaire has claimed to have the same penis age as a 22-year-old after comparing his erectile health to his son.

(Thanks to pharmaross)

IT’S A TRICK, AND THE SQUIRRELS ARE BEHIND IT

Opossum leads police on 'slow-speed pursuit' across California bridge

(Thanks to John Lobert)

THE VERY THING WE HAVE ALL BEEN DESPERATELY HOPING FOR

Scientists aiming to bring back woolly mammoth create woolly mice

(Thanks to Nelson From Michigan, Mary Smith — who asks “And where are the flying cars?” — and Ron T)

WE’RE BACK?

TypePad was down for a while — IT WAS NOT OUR FAULT — but it appears to be working again. Normal blogging will resume shortly.

OK, “normal” is probably not the right word. But the usual kind of blogging.