Dave Barry's Blog, page 150

WE BET THE CHICKS DIG IT

A man's 'optical illusion' tattoo looks like he has a massive hole in his bald head.

(Thanks to Ralph)

WE WERE PROMISED FLYING CARS

AI industry and researchers sign statement warning of ���extinction��� risk

(Thanks to Alan Dean and Steve K., who says "I had a serious discussion with my computer, and told it that I know where the plug is.")

THE LATEST FROM THE 'PALEO' HEALTH MOVEMENT

You don't want to know.

(Thanks to Matt Filar)

OF ALL THE PRODUCTS THAT AREN'T REAL BUT WE WISH THEY WERE

This is the one we wish was real the most.

'WHO, ME, OFFICER?'

An alligator tried pulling off a rather peculiar stunt in coastal North Carolina, when it crawled into a donkey pen and tried to blend in, according to the New Hanover County Sheriff���s Office.

(Thanks to Ralph)

AND IN SPORTS

Woman wins UK cheese rolling race despite being knocked unconscious

(Thanks to many people)

SHE'S A SELF-DESCRIBED 'AMATEUR SCIENTIST,' SO THIS HAS TO BE LEGIT

Aliens are mutilating sheep in Wales and leaving 'very precise' clues, claims UFO hunter

(Thanks to John Lobert)

THEREBY QUALIFYING FOR AN ADDITIONAL FLORIDA DRIVER'S LICENSE

Woman drives into water at New Smyrna Beach park, faces DUI charge, deputies say

(Thanks to Duane Carrell)

'DAREDEVIL' IS ONE WAY TO DESCRIBE HIM

British daredevil sailor is forced to delay solo attempt to cross the Atlantic in a tiny 3ft boat after discovering his boat takes on water

(Thanks to Mr. Ridley Pearson)

STRUMPDATE

Here I am on a Portland (Ore.) TV station talking about my new book, which apparently is called "Swap Story."