Dave Barry's Blog

MAYBE IT WAS ACTUALLY THE SCORPION'S LUGGAGE

Woman stung by a scorpion while retrieving luggage at Logan Airport

(Thanks to Not My Usual Alias, who says "In some airports, a scorpion would be a welcome surprise.") (Also thanks to EricY)

AWW

Bizarre ‘Blob-Headed Catfish’ Discovered in Peruvian Nature Preserve

(Thanks to Ralph)

IT WAS FOLLOWING WAZE

World’s Largest Iceberg Runs Aground

(Thanks to Ed. Floden and Jeff Meyerson, who says "it was released after producing a valid Florida driver's license.")

MEANWHILE IN NEW ZEALAND

On shore, members of a local Māori tribe prayed for the dolphin before it was returned to the ocean using a tractor.

(Thanks to Rick Day)

SIR, THAT IS NOW LEGALLY YOUR PROPERTY

Florida man swallows $769K stolen diamond earrings from Tiffany & Co, asks cops if he’ll be charged for ‘what’s in my stomach’

(Thanks to Emily, Leslie and w)

IT'S DEFINITELY HER, ALL RIGHT. OR A HEFTY TRASH BAG.

‘Fantastic’ Loch Ness Monster sighting reported — the first in 2025: ‘Committed to uncovering the truth’

(Thanks to pharmaross and Mezrap, who says "I don’t know about you, Dave, but I’m convinced.")