Dave Barry's Blog, page 79

'HUMAN ATOMS?'

Extreme 'zombie star' capable of ripping human atoms apart is shooting through the Milky Way ��� and nobody knows where it came from

(Thanks to Steve Thompson, who says "Obviously, it came from Florida.")

THE ANSWER IS: MUCUS FROM A SNAIL

What is snail mucus? That was the question posed by researchers

(Thanks to John Lobert)

SEEMS LIKE A SOLID PLAN

Florida Man Arrested at Sea in Floating Hamster Wheel Says He Was On His Way to London

(Thanks to Rich Klinzman and Harlan Johnson)

NOT TO NITPICK, BUT: IT DOESN'T APPEAR TO HAVE WHEELS

Flying Car Flies Across River in China

(Thanks to Matt Filar)

IT WAS THE PREMIER OF 'JERSEY SHORE'

Scientists say they have pinpointed the moment humanity almost went extinct

(Thanks to Ron T) 

BORRRR-ING

An asteroid as big as a house is scheduled to pass Earth on Wednesday

(Thanks to Keith in Tampa)

CSI: STRONGSVILLE

Sheetz doesn���t like man storing personal potato salad in its freezer

(Thanks to Stever, who says "Why even have a Bill of Rights?")

CANADA CONTINUES ITS DOWNWARD SPIRAL INTO TOTAL ANARCHY

Air Canada apologizes after women kicked off flight for refusing vomit-covered seats

(Thanks to Al Barkafski and B&C, who say "Passengers are getting mighty particular.")

TERRORISM IN WALES

Police issue warning as mysterious ���Christmas gnomes��� appear in people���s gardens

(Thanks to MOTW and Robert Moats)

THANK GOD FOR RESEARCH

Heat can make you angry and even aggressive, research finds

(Thanks to Ed.)