News about Mitch Hedberg

CRAIG BROWN: The planet is full of perils. Boljulio Aleria, a 48-year-old man, was riding his motorcycle in the Philippines shortly before Christmas when a 10ft python emerged from the jungle, twisted itself around his body, and sank its teeth into his wrist. I thought I was going to die if I didn't fight back,' Mr Aleria said. I was hoping that my only chance was to bite its neck, so it would loosen a little bit.' I didn't bite the skin until it was dry. I bit on its flesh as the skin peeled off. It was only then that it loosened.' Mr Aleria was able to get to the hospital quickly and is recovering at home on a course of antibiotics.

CRAIG BROWN: Scientists in Japan are said to have created a robot with a sense of humor. Researchers at Kyoto University have programmed their robot to a) detect laughter, b) determine whether or not to laugh, or not not to laugh, and c) choose the type of laughter - cackle, smirk, splutter, or chuckle - she chooses appropriate. I hate to pour cold water on Erica, but it doesn't appear that she will ever be the life and soul of a party.