Dave Barry's Blog

THAT WOULD DO IT

Chimps and bonobos relieve social tension by rubbing their genitals

(Thanks to Rick Stevenson)

WAIT FOR THE ZUCCHINI SOLO

Vienna's Vegetable Orchestra earns world record by playing with food

(Thanks to John Lobert)

THE SCIENCE IS SETTLED

Women who abstain from sex may be putting their health in jeopardy, a group of scientists have warned.

(Thanks to Ron T and pharmaross)

YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE

Percentage of people who pee in the shower leaked in new study

(Thanks to Ralph)

PAGING MR. CHARLES DARWIN

People are eating biodegradable packing peanuts under the assumption that they are edible — much to experts’ dismay.

(Thanks to pharmaross)

FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS

Bloated aliens could take over Earth

(Thanks to Emile, Leslie and w)

AND IN SPORTS

This wild ancient version of soccer has rules like ‘no murder’ and is still being played today

(Thanks to Not My Usual Alias)

THINK 'FASHION' CAN'T GET ANY STUPIDER?

Think again.

(Thanks to Ralph)

AUSTRALIA: IT'S NOT JUST SNAKES AND SPIDERS

Tasmanian devil gives woman on toilet a big surprise

(Thanks to pharmaross)

ALWAYS THE LAST PLACE YOU LOOK

Thai Man Discovers Venomous Snake Frozen Inside Ice Cream

(Thanks to Ralph)