A man fishing for lobster survived a harrowing ordeal last week when he was swallowed by a Whale and spent 45 seconds in the creatures mouth before being spit back into the sea.

- (Pic courtesy of yours truly on my recent trip to Alaska as the Whale was making it’s get away before the cops arrived. They eventually took the suspect, identified as a “Mr. M. Dick” into custody.

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Scientists are tracking a new animal-born virus in eastern China that has infected at least several dozen people. The novel Langya Henipavirus (LayV) was found in 35 patients in the Shandong province and researchers say it appears to have “Originated in Shrews”.

- As a result, Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg will be put in Isolation until the danger has passed.

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A new study suggests that spiders actually sleep just like humans.

- And when they have trouble sleeping, they do what we do… they stay up surfing the web.

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Tuesday, The Fargo, North Dakota Board of Education voted to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance before board meetings saying it ”doesn’t ring true” for all Americans and will open future meetings with something EVERYONE can relate to.

- So henceforth the meetings with start with, “You put your right foot in… you take you right foot out… you put your right foot in… and your shake it all about…”

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Baseball fans booed Dr. Fauci as he threw out the first pitch in a Seattle Mariners game Tuesday night.

- His pitch wasn’t that bad… but the fans got mad when he yelled at the catcher for only wearing one mask… and that it had holes in it.

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A new study reveals that switching out salt for another seasoning can add years to your life.

- That’s why I start each day with a pinch of Mrs. Dash. Of course Mr. Dash isn’t too thrilled about it… but hey.

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Nancy Pelosi says she brought her adult son “Paul Jr.” with her on her trip to Asia as her “Escort” after her husband Paul Sr. bowed out following his DUI charge.

- It’s a nice change. When Prez Biden’s son Hunter goes overseas… he goes to MEET Escorts… Nancy’s Son went overseas to BE one.

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An argument between a brother and sister let to a a massive brawl involving 20 family members during a funeral for an elderly woman in Virginia… that ended with damaged headstones, a flooded grave and the man in jail for trying to run over his sister with his car.

- Well you know what they say… Everybody grieves in their own way.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Friday!

-Dick