Dave Barry's Blog, page 202

CANADA: A NATION GRIPPED BY TERROR

B.C. family comes home from vacation to find a goat has moved in

(Thanks to Doug Ogg)

SO SCIENTISTS ARE ALSO DOING THIS?

Beetles suck water into their butts to stay hydrated, and now scientists know how

(Thanks to Ralph)

IS THERE ANYTHING THAT *ISN'T* OUR FAULT?

French blame 'Americanisation' of baking bread for causing farting epidemic

(Thanks to Unholy Slacker)

NOBEL PRIZE ALERT

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have revealed that they���ve tested over 1,000 Oreos to figure out the best way to eat the beloved cookie.

(Thanks to Annette)

THERE'S AN OINTMENT FOR THAT

What's That Big White Splotch on Uranus?

(Thanks to Jay Brandes)

ATTENTION ALL HANDS: PEE OVER THE SIDE

Toilets on the Navy's newest aircraft carriers clog frequently, and fixing them costs $400,000 a flush

(Thanks to Peter Metrinko)

NOBODY IN AUSTRALIA SHOULD TOUCH OR EVEN APPROACH *ANYTHING*

Australians warned not to touch or even approach the poisonous Dendrocnide moroides trees there

(Thanks to Matt Filar and Rick Day)

IN THAT CASE, SIR, HERE'S A TREAT AND YOU ARE FREE TO GO

Man tells deputies his name is ���Dog��� and barks during traffic stop, Florida cops say

(Thanks to Doug in Sacramento)

THE SCIENCE IS SETTLED

Potatoes are better than human blood for making space concrete bricks, scientists say

(Thanks to Mordechai Michael Schmutter)

MAYONNAISE: FOOD OF LOVE

They actually met for the first time in the mayonnaise aisle and they wanted to commemorate the occasion by returning to this specific location.

(Thanks to Jane Linderman)