Jack Barry
I Did Work Experience with the Police's Drugs Squad
I was only 17, but my short time spent busting weed dealers turned me into a lifelong fan of making all drugs legal.
How Stand-Up Comedians Start By Running Twitter Accounts for Unfunny Corporations
Ever wondered who was bringing the lols when you whine at companies about your bargain bucket or shit service?
Is a Cure for Meth Addiction Lurking in the Jihadist-Infested Jungles of Thailand?
The Thai Minister for Justice has announced that he wants the kratom leaf removed from the country's illicit drugs list. He claims it could help wean addicts off harder stimulants, like methamphetamine.
What's the Scariest Thing You've Ever Seen in the Street?
I saw a guy walk out into the street and just start banging his head on the floor.
It Was an Unhappy Second Birthday for the Youngest Country On Earth
South Sudan celebrated its second birthday earlier this month. But festivities for the anniversary of its independence were quiet, presumably because there was little to be festive about. The world's youngest country is currently embroiled in a number...
What Would Someone Have to Do to Stop You Being Friends with Them?
"Realistically, releasing a cheetah into my house would make me pretty angry."
Costa Rican Drug Addicts Are Killing Turtles and Conservationists
At the end of last month, Costa Rica witnessed its first turtle-conservationist murder. On the evening of May 30, Jairo Mora Sandoval and four other conservationists were abducted while carrying out their checks on Moin Beach near Limon, a city on the...
What's the Stupidest Thing You've Done In a Car?
"I opened the door on the motorway because I didn't realise it wasn't allowed."
Which Politician Would You Most Like to Do Drugs with?
"Prescott, probably. He’s just a bit of a boy, isn't he?"