Dave Barry's Blog, page 212

WE DON���T WANT TO ALARM ANYONE, BUT THERE ARE SQUIRRELS IN TEXAS

A device containing radioactive material is missing in the Houston area, and authorities said Saturday they want to find it before someone is harmed.

(Thanks to EricY)

GUESS WHERE

Family Finds Venomous Snake Lurking in Their Couch

(Thanks to Rick Day)

In Australia, it���s always the first place you look.

NOBEL PRIZE ALERT

International Team of Scientists Develop Smart Diaper That Alerts Parents When It Is Soiled and Needs to Be Changed

(Thanks to Unholy Slacker)

Some future parent to some future baby: "DON'T POOP NOW! Your diaper is installing an update!" 

'EXPERTS'

Five eerie pictures that 'prove time travel exists' with experts around the world baffled

(Thanks to John Lobert)

Is "baffled" more, or less, than "gobsmacked?"

BRITISH CUISINE UPDATE

Poor Britons forced to eat squirrels, says Russian TV

(Thanks to Steve Partridge)

GET YOUR POLE, DUDE

Eating This Hallucinogenic Fish Can Make You Trip For Days

(Thanks to EricY)

THE OREGON HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT IS STANDING BY

A giant seaweed bloom that can be seen from space threatens beaches in Florida and Mexico

(Thanks to MOTW)

BOLO

Two pigs, one goat on the loose in Illinois county

(Thanks to John Lobert, who says "I saw TPOG open for Kevin Bacon's band.")

ACCORDING TO THE CODE IT'S REQUIRED TO BE IN THE BATHROOM

Code compliance official finds alligator in North Carolina attic

(Thanks to John Lobert and Ralph)

'CHILLING' IS ONE WAY TO DESCRIBE IT

Ghost of 'Green Lady' captured 'smiling' at haunted Glasgow pub in chilling image

(Thanks to Allen at Division, who says "we're totally convinced.")