Dave Barry's Blog, page 168

WE'RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER PRISON SYSTEM

Central Florida officials consider adopting 'stupid motorist law'

(Thanks to The Perts)

THEY CAN HAVE ONE OF FLORIDA'S; WE CLEARLY HAVE WAY TOO MANY

South Africa's only driver's-license machine is out of order.

(Thanks to Unholy Slacker)

IT HAS A SMALL BUT VALID FLORIDA DRIVER'S LICENSE

Neanderthal bacteria brought back to life for first time

(Thanks to Jim Kenaston, who asks "What could possibly go wrong?") 

FIXER-UPPER

Colorado Woman Finds 'Shockingly Big' Snakes in the Walls of New Home: 'I'm Scared to Death'

(Thanks to Rick Day)

We're not sure why People decided to categorize this as "Human Interest."

GUESS THE CONTINENT

Reptile catcher removes venomous snake from vacuum cleaner

(Thanks to Ralph)

THAT'S A LOT OF RUNS

SF Giants' Logan Webb says entire team has 'the s���ts' after Mexico trip

(Thanks to Matt Filar)

GERMANY: LAND OF ROMANCE

Police said the man was discovered fully dressed but firmly bound with ropes and a pantyhose over his head atop a deer-hunting platform near the town of Bueckburg late Wednesday.

(Thanks to EricY)

THE LEGAL LIMIT IS 19

Woman caught with 22 snakes in luggage

(Thanks to Matt Filar)

WITH OUR LUCK THEY'D BE ASSIGNED THE SEAT NEXT TO OURS

A Delta Air Lines plane was grounded Wednesday in Houston after a swarm of bees congregated on one of the wings before passengers could board.

(Thanks to klezmerphan)

STRUMPDATE

Excellent event last night at Politics & Prose in DC; thank you, nice people who came, especially my old friend and editor and lunatic Gene Weingarten. Tonight I'll be home to do laundry an event at my hometown bookstore, Books and Books in Coral Gables. It starts at 5; hope to see you there.