February 04, 2025

OK, BUT WHAT ABOUT SQUIRRELS?

The Scottish government has said it will "under no circumstances" be banning cats

(Thanks to Allen at Division)

Posted by Dave on February 4, 2025 at 01:26 PM
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WE REGRET THAT BECAUSE OF OUR STRICT POLICY...

...we are unable to link to this. We appreciate your understanding.

(Thanks to Unholy Slacker)

Posted by Dave on February 4, 2025 at 08:55 AM
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INCREDIBLY, THIS DID NOT HAPPEN IN AUSTRALIA

Woman too scared to use bathroom after snake found in toilet

(Thanks to Asher Scheiner, who thinks this might be haggis-related.)

Posted by Dave on February 4, 2025 at 08:52 AM
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GUYS IN ACTION

Male Amazon river dolphins pee into the air, confusing scientists

(Thanks to Ron Wylie and pharmaross, who says "Did they do it on porpoise?")

Posted by Dave on February 4, 2025 at 08:49 AM
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THEY'RE OPENING FOR U2

Fungus-infected zombie spiders discovered in Northern Ireland

(Thanks to John Lobert)

Posted by Dave on February 4, 2025 at 08:46 AM
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BOLO

About 100,000 eggs worth $40K stolen from trailer in Pennsylvania

(Thanks to Asher Scheiner)

Posted by Dave on February 4, 2025 at 07:20 AM
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February 03, 2025

ON SQUIRREL SUBMARINES, THAT'S HOW

Giant ‘river rats’ are causing chaos in Prague — how did they get there?

(Thanks to Emily, Leslie and w)

Posted by Dave on February 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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THOSE TERRORIST BASTARDS

Toilet explodes at government building in Pittsburgh, injuring one

(Thanks to Asher Scheiner)

Posted by Dave on February 3, 2025 at 09:51 AM
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FRANCE ON HIGH ALERT

FDA escalates Walmart broccoli recall to highest threat level

(Thanks to EricY)

Posted by Dave on February 3, 2025 at 09:40 AM
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THE HOTEL SHOWER PROBLEM

Something must be done.

Posted by Dave on February 3, 2025 at 09:37 AM
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BOLO

Sexually Frustrated Male Sea Otter Suspected In Local River Otter Killings

(Thanks to Ron Wylie)

Posted by Dave on February 3, 2025 at 09:28 AM
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HOW DO THEY FIT IT THROUGH THE WINDOW?

Goat served at coffee shop drive-thru

(Thanks to Ralph, who says "medium-rare?")

Posted by Dave on February 3, 2025 at 09:18 AM
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IT HAS ALWAYS WORKED FOR US

Japanese mark the end of winter with bean-throwing ritual to ward off evil spirits

(Thanks to Alan West)

Posted by Dave on February 3, 2025 at 09:16 AM
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February 02, 2025

'SUSPECTED'

A man was suspected of driving under the influence when he crashed a pickup truck into a liquor store in Florida on Thursday.

(Thanks to pharmaross)

Posted by Dave on February 2, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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THIS IS FLATHEAD COUNTY, SO IT SOUNDS LEGIT

12:13 p.m. A man was convinced that “agents of the deep state” are entering his apartment through a hidden closet entrance and have re-arranged his shirts and broken his air rifle. He then threatened utilizing the “Castle Doctrine” and accused the police officer of being a “deep state prick” before hanging up.

(Thanks to pharmaross)

Posted by Dave on February 2, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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IT'S SOME KIND OF TRICK

Who is posting the squirrel flyers in Seattle?

(Thanks to phamaross)

Posted by Dave on February 2, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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THIS IS EXACTLY WHY WE HAVE A NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released a study analyzing the annual prognostications of weather-predicting groundhogs and found the most famous, Punxsutawney Phil, didn't even crack the top 10.

(Thanks t MOTW, who says "Now we're getting somewhere.")

Posted by Dave on February 2, 2025 at 09:57 AM
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February 01, 2025

ALWAYS GET AT LEAST THREE ESTIMATES

Osaka whale burial cost could have been 14 million yen less

(Thanks to Allen at Division, who says "Well, yeah, they could have just called Oregon.")

Posted by Dave on February 1, 2025 at 01:55 PM
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WITH THANKS TO TWO ALERT READERS OF THIS BLOG...

Here's my Substack post on the Looming Haggis Menace.

Posted by Dave on February 1, 2025 at 09:28 AM
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LEAST FEARSOME TIGERS EVER

A zoo in China is under scrutiny after allegedly dying two dogs black and orange to look like tigers.

(Thanks to pharmaross)

Posted by Dave on February 1, 2025 at 09:16 AM
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CAN WE AT LEAST PICK THE CITY?

NASA says chances of 'city-destroying' asteroid hitting Earth have increased

(Thanks to Suzie Q Wacvet)

Posted by Dave on February 1, 2025 at 09:15 AM
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SHE WAS RELEASED AFTER PRODUCING A VALID FLORIDA DRIVER'S LICENSE

Car abandoned at scene of crash with unusual driver still in the front seat

(Thanks to John Lobert and Ralph)

Posted by Dave on February 1, 2025 at 09:13 AM
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THE HORROR

Ask Wirecutter: How Do I Stop My Partner From Buying Spices We Already Own?

(Thanks to John Lobert)

Posted by Dave on February 1, 2025 at 09:11 AM
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January 31, 2025

WHAT'S THAT SMELL?

The race car powered by sewage has been developed in the UK and is aiming to break a few land speed records.

(Thanks to pharmaross)

Posted by Dave on January 31, 2025 at 01:31 PM
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THANK YOU, ARKANSAS

AGFC takes second shot at 2025 Umarex Big Squirrel Challenge

(Thanks to pharmaross, who says "Mark your calendar.")

Posted by Dave on January 31, 2025 at 01:30 PM
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'SLEUTH'

Google Earth sleuth thinks they’ve found a face in Antarctica

(Thanks to John Lobert, who says "Pretty darn convincing, if you ask me.")

Posted by Dave on January 31, 2025 at 01:25 PM
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MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT (FOR ME, ANYWAY)

So I’m starting a Substack. In these fraught times, we need a trustworthy source of reliable information, and my Substack will definitely not be it. I don’t even really know what “fraught” means. But I hope you will be amused. Here's the link.

I plan to keep the blog, at least for now; as I explain in the Substack, I'll be doing more writing there, and more interacting with readers. At least that's my plan. 

Posted by Dave on January 31, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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PRACTICAL!

POWERING A CAR WITH AN ENGINE MADE FROM 50 CORDLESS DRILLS

(Thanks to John Lobert, who asks "Is there a Nobel Prize for Guys in Action?")

Posted by Dave on January 31, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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NAH

PETA petitions to replace Punxsutawney Phil with ‘weather reveal’ vegan cake on Groundhog Day

(Thanks to Jim Perth)

Posted by Dave on January 31, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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IN THAT CASE, SIR...

Man caught driving over 130 mph said he wanted to get home to see his cat, police say

(Thanks to Ann Farr)

Posted by Dave on January 31, 2025 at 08:57 AM
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IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME

An Iowa lawmaker filed a bill to stop people from petting sharks.

(Thanks to James Fitzwilliam)

Posted by Dave on January 31, 2025 at 08:54 AM
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WE LIVE IN WONDROUS TIMES

The bot offered up recipes for cooking meth and recommended cow's eggs as a nutritious food source, among other fumbles.

(Thanks to Edmond Orignac)

Posted by Dave on January 31, 2025 at 08:51 AM
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FRANCE ON HIGH ALERT

Scottish People Use AI to Trick Tourists Into Thinking Haggis is a Real Animal

(Thanks to Ralph)

Posted by Dave on January 31, 2025 at 08:48 AM
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CLEAR AS DAY

Best proof of the Loch Ness Monster yet

(Thanks to pharmaross)

Posted by Dave on January 31, 2025 at 08:47 AM
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January 30, 2025

WE NEED STRICT FEDERAL CONTROLS

An ex-con is locked up without bond for an alleged bologna sandwich battery, Florida police report.

(Thanks to Al Barkafski)

Posted by Dave on January 30, 2025 at 09:01 AM
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OR NOT

Loch Ness Monster mystery may finally be SOLVED...thanks to Prince William!

(Thanks to Rod Nunley)

Posted by Dave on January 30, 2025 at 09:00 AM
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IT ALSO HAS A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE

The World’s Oldest Anus Has an Unexplained Glow in Florida

(Thanks to Ralph)

Posted by Dave on January 30, 2025 at 08:57 AM
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TOTALLY JUSTIFIED

Woman in court for aggressively farting at her boyfriend’s ex

(Thanks to Jim Perth, Unholy Slacker and Mezrap)

Posted by Dave on January 30, 2025 at 08:55 AM
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January 29, 2025

FOR NO GOOD REASON

Here's a site that lets you listen to any radio station in the world.

Posted by Dave on January 29, 2025 at 01:37 PM
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THOSE TERRORIST BASTARDS

Big duck explodes on Glasgow street as locals left fuming at mess

(Thanks to Ralph)

Posted by Dave on January 29, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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AND IN SPORTS

Drone vs. RoboDog

(Thanks to Al Barkafski)

Posted by Dave on January 29, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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ENOUGH TO LAST NEARLY HALF THE WEEKEND

$91M of cocaine seized by U.S. Coast Guard offloaded in South Florida

(Thanks to pharmaross)

Posted by Dave on January 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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ALERT LEVEL: MAXIMUM

Wearing your underwear outside is the new luxury in Paris

(Thanks to pharmaross)

Posted by Dave on January 29, 2025 at 09:42 AM
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APOCALYPSE UPDATE

Pennsylvania flood museum temporarily closed due to flooding

(Thanks to Richard Alexander)

Posted by Dave on January 29, 2025 at 09:41 AM
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WE SAW THEM OPEN FOR THE RAMONES

'Shrimp fraud' rampant at many Gulf Coast restaurants, new studies find

(Thanks to MOTW)

Posted by Dave on January 29, 2025 at 09:39 AM
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BAD FU ZAI!

China’s first corgi police dog, Fu Zai, had its year-end bonus docked after it was caught sleeping on the job and peeing in its own basin.

(Thanks to Ron Wylie)

Posted by Dave on January 29, 2025 at 09:37 AM
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IT'S WHY WE CARRY UMBRELLAS DOWN HERE

Cold-stunned iguana tumbles from Miami tree during arctic blast

(Thanks to EricY)

Posted by Dave on January 29, 2025 at 09:26 AM
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FLORIDA EDUCATOR OF THE WEEK SO FAR

Florida principal charged after booze-filled party with 100 teens thrown at her home

(Thanks to Jeff Meyerson)

Posted by Dave on January 29, 2025 at 09:22 AM
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January 28, 2025

SO WITH PRACTICE, YOU CAN USE THEM TO BREATHE UNDERWATER

Our outer ears may have come from ancient fish gills, scientists discover

(Thanks to Ralph)

Posted by Dave on January 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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NOBODY TELL OREGON

Dead humpback whale washes ashore

(Thanks to Ralph)

Posted by Dave on January 28, 2025 at 09:43 AM
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