Dave Barry's Blog, page 89

MEANWHILE IN THE WAR ON TERRORISM

A travel blogger arriving in Perth was slapped with an almost $2000 fine after stepping off the plane in Australia with a single rose.

(Thanks to Nancy Gill)

NOW *THAT* IS SPICY

Nixa woman uses spicy tortilla chip to start house fire, police say

(Thanks to Nancy Gill and John Lobert, who says "Those things shouldn't be in civilian hands.")

POLICE ARE HOPING THEY'LL SQUAWK

Man with three parrots wanted for robbery in Fairfax County

(Thanks to John Lobert)

SENIOR GUYS IN ACTION

Elderly man bites snake that had wrapped his leg while sleeping

(Thanks to Pauller)

WE MIGHT AS WELL SHRED THE SO-CALLED 'BILL OF RIGHTS'

Floridians should avoid wrestling armadillos unless necessary

(Thanks to Alkali Bill)

THEY CAN BE DEADLY

The Americana at Brand mall in Glendale was evacuated Thursday night after someone left a toilet near a movie theater with a note claiming it was a bomb, police said.

(Thanks to man tom)

At least the Bomb Squad had something to go on.

Update: Suspect Arrested After Leaving Possible "Exploding Toilet" Outside LA Mall

(Thanks to AmoebaStampede)

SO PRETTY MUCH NORMAL FOR A FLORIDA DRIVER

Moment Orlando's first self-driving shuttle bus CRASHES just two days after launch

(Thanks to Barry Nester and Ron T)

WE HAVE SOME SUGGESTIONS

Scientists reveal best people to send to colonise Mars and how many would have to go

(Thanks to Annette)

HEY, IT WAS JUST THE ONE FOOT

Michigan man suing Olive Garden after finding rat's foot in bowl of soup

(Thanks to Jeff Meyerson, who says "Now with extra protein!")

HOUSTON, WE HAVE A... LOOK OUT!

A Space Junk Removal Mission Got Struck By Space Junk

(Thanks to Jim Kenaston)