Dave Barry's Blog, page 81

UPDATE

Watermelons Are *Still* Exploding In Kitchens All Over America

(Thanks to Matt Filar)

CANADA CONTINUES ITS TERRIFYING DOWNWARD SPIRAL INTO TOTAL ANARCHY

I visited Toronto's Poop Caf��, where guests sit on and eat out of toilets. It was fun, but I wouldn't go back.

(Thanks to Matt Filar)

HE HAS OUR VOTE

Dinosaur-dressing Mexican senator adds bite to presidential race

(Thanks to The Perts)

ALL OF IT?

In Japan, the young find dating so hard their parents are doing it for them

(Thanks to GJ and B&C)

SOUNDS... ENDLESS

Life at Sea Cruises ��� which is due to depart in November for a three-year round-the-world cruise ��� reckons that people are so enthused by the idea of sailing around the world nonstop, that they���re going to continue the journey indefinitely, making it ���the cruise that never ends.���

(Thanks to RonT, who says, quote, "No.")

AS IF WE NEEDED FURTHER PROOF

'Proof of time travel' as King Henry Vlll spotted with 'Greggs steak bake' in portrait

(Thanks to John Lobert)

FOR EXAMPLE, IT HAS A FLORIDA DRIVER'S LICENSE

Shark discovered in Australia with creepy human-like characteristics baffling doctors

(Thanks to John Lobert)

AND IN SPORTS GOBSMACKERY

Virat Kohli gobsmacked as Shaheen owns Rohit Sharma, almost foresees India captain's fate during IND vs PAK clash

(Thanks to EricY)

THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR

Here are some photos from our visit today to the Minnesota State Fair, where you can get pretty much any kind of fine cuisine as long as it has been fried in fat. They also have sculptures made from large wads of butter, but you are not permitted to eat those, as far as we could determine.

DINING ABROAD II

Grilled Ice Is Apparently a Real Street Snack in China

(Thanks to Ralph)