Dave Barry's Blog, page 166

TODAY IN GOBSMACKERY

'We Were Gobsmacked': Giant Study Reveals Why Moss Is Vital For The Planet

(Thanks to Jim Kenaston)

GO GRANNY, GO

New Orleans woman with walker tried to rob bank on North Broad Street, feds say

(Thanks to EricY)

WE SAW THEM OPEN FOR MANFRED MANN

FDA: PEOPLE CAN EAT THESE GENE-EDITED PIGS

(Thanks to Al Barkafski)

INCREDIBLY, ALCOHOL APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED

The driver was dressed like a can of Bud Light.

(Thanks to Robert Moats and Jane Linderman)

FIXER-UPPER

'Snakes might come out of the toilets': Colorado family in fear due to infestation in new home

(Thanks to Steve K. and Robert Moats)

THEY NEED TO DO THIS WITH GOLF

Players forced to run for cover as raging bull creates havoc at a rugby league match in France

(Thanks to B&C)

STRUMPDATE

Thanks to the Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale for a lovely event last night. Tonight at 7:30 I'll be talking about Swamp Story and the world in general in Palm Springs. Come on out, Palm Springs! My laundry is still reasonably clean!

Photo By Bob Stender

NEVER GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT THEM

Woman survives five days on just wine and lollipops while stuck in Australian bush

(Thanks to B&C and MOTW)

SEND THIS TOWN TO WASHINGTON

Town punishes its politicians by putting them in a cage in a river

(Thanks to Dr. Freeman) 

WE THOUGHT KANSAS WAS IN AMERICA

Don���t fish with a gun in Kansas, game wardens say

(Thanks to Ralph)