Dave Barry's Blog, page 157

WHO COULD HAVE FORESEEN IT?

Russian Popeye regrets injecting oil into biceps and admits damage cannot be fixed

(Thanks to Matt Filar)

NOBEL PRIZE ALERT

Investigation of average crosslink distance and physicochemical properties of gummy candy during storage: Effect of formulation and storage temperature

(Thanks to MOTW)

HELLO, FARMERS?

An Essex couple have spent 10 months seeking compensation after 18 escaped water buffaloes stampeded through their garden, with eight of them taking a morning dip in their new swimming pool.

(Thanks to Roberto)

IT'S SANDWICH WEEK IN BRITAIN, AND YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS

EXCLUSIVE: Experts settle debate on whether sandwiches should be cut into triangles or rectangles

(Thanks to Jim Kenaston, who says "Exclusive.")

CANADA: A NATION GRIPPED BY TERROR

Bird 'explodes' all over rollercoaster rider at Canada's Wonderland

(Thanks to Ralph)

Remember what happened to Fabio?

WE OLDER FOLKS CAN RELATE

Big Ben fails to bong for second time in a week

(Thanks to Steve K.)

ATTENTION:

It's Almost Time To Get Your Johnson Ready For Summer

(Thanks to Matt Filar)

STRUMPDATE

Today at 4:15 I'll be appearing at the Gaithersburg Book Festival, where I'll be in conversation with my old friend, editor, and co-Hunt designer Tom Shroder. Join us! Afterward we can march on Washington and straighten everything out.

THE ANSWER IS ONE WORD, AND IT RHYMES WITH 'TWIRLS'

Orcas have sunk 3 boats in Europe and appear to be teaching others to do the same. But why?

(Thanks to Annette)

AND IN SPORTS (IF YOU COUNT GOLF AS A SPORT)

Joel Dahmen Gives Fan Beer Money After Hitting Him with Tee Shot at PGA Championship

(Thanks to Steve K.)