Dave Barry's Blog

MUCH MORE EXCITING THAN BINGO

GRENADE POSSIBLY FOUND AT BOCA RATON SENIOR LIVING FACILITY

(Thanks to Jeff Meyerson)

IF IT HAD A PINEAPPLE TOPPING, WE'RE ON THE GATOR'S SIDE

Police officer steps in when alligator blocks pizza delivery in Florida

(Thanks to Ron T, EricY, Ron Wylie, Jeff Meyerson and John Lobert, who says "This is why Florida has police.")

A NEW TRADITION IS BORN

A wedding in Mindanao, Philippines, took a bizarre turn when a groom allegedly 'snapped out' of a trance-like state after a guest threw salt at him—leading to accusations that his bride had placed him under a love spell, or 'gayuma,' to make him marry her.

(Thanks to Allen at Division, who says "Other than that, it was a lovely ceremony.")

MEANWHILE IN FLATHEAD COUNTY

10:17 p.m. A hearing-impaired individual could have sworn she heard a heard a gunshot.

(Thanks to Unholy Slacker)

THE OTHER OPTION WAS TO TEACH THE ELEPHANTS TO READ THE TRAIN SCHEDULES

Sri Lanka adjusts train timings to tackle elephant deaths

(Thanks to MOTW)

'A WORLD OF SURPRISES'

The Six Most Amazing Discoveries We’ve Made by Exploring Uranus

(Thanks to Jim Kenaston, pharmaross and Unholy Slacker)

DUDE, IT'S 'TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER AND BUILD COMMUNITY'

Chicago chefs attempt world's largest cannabis-infused pizza for Pi day

(Thanks to Jeff Meyerson)

WHAT EXACTLY WAS HE DANGLING?

A naked man was seen dangling from a Manhattan building on Thursday as police conducted a warrant operation

(Thanks to Unholy Slacker)