Dave Barry's Blog, page 200

HOW HEAVY IS THAT IN ARMADILLOS?

A 1,500 pound great white shark named ���Breton��� is currently swimming off the coast of North Carolina

(Thanks to Jay Brandes and B&C, who asks "How do they know his name is Breton?")

'GAINING ACADEMIC CREDIBILITY' IS THE NEW WAY TO SAY 'STUPID'

The Idea That Everything From Spoons to Stones is Conscious is Gaining Academic Credibility

(Thanks to Robert Moats)

ASTEROID MEASUREMENT-UNIT UPDATE

Asteroid the size of 33 armadillos to pass Earth Sunday - NASA

(Thanks to Asher Scheiner and Mary Smith)

WHAT IF WE JUST WANT TO PEE?

As part of ���The Tokyo Toilet��� initiative, Sou Fujimoto has completed the design of a new restroom on the shopping street of Nishisando, Japan. Taking shape as a giant washbasin amid the busy neighborhood, its curvaceous silhouette stands out discreetly against the large buildings on the backdrop. The design team sought to form a ���vessel open for everyone��� with a recessed center that can host people of all ages,��� becoming part of our lives���.

Related: Finnish Company Debuts 'World's First' Flushable Wooden Toilet

(Thanks to Asher Scheiner)

WE WERE PROMISED FLYING CARS

You can now 'experience death' in virtual reality with disturbing new simulation

(Thanks to Asher Scheiner, who says "Exhibit does not include Elvis at the end of the tunnel.")

THE EPIDEMIC IS SPREADING

Nightmare As Child Lifts Toilet Seat Lid To Find 5ft Python

Enormous Python Found Emerging from Toilet That Wouldn't Flush

(Thanks to Asher Scheiner)

WE HAVE LOST OUR MINDS, AS A SPECIES

Since February, the city has begun to unveil the concrete squirrel sculptures as part of the Seguin Squirrel Trail Program. Each sponsored squirrel is painted by a local artist and then permanently mounted somewhere throughout the community.

(Thanks to Asher Scheiner)

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IT WAS THE ONLY RATIONAL RESPONSE

Taco Bell customer damages drive-thru, threatens to shoot employees when told he can't order breakfast burrito

(Thanks to Ralph)

BUT STILL ON THE CLOCK

Firefighters discover ���missing��� plumber asleep in crawl space under California home

(Thanks to Robert Moats)