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CHiPs Star Erik Estrada Is Now a Real-Life Cop

The town’s mayor officially swore 67-year-old Estrada into office on July 2.

It’s Up to the Internet to Keep This House Plant Alive

Jeff the zebra plant is counting on you.

Playing Cards Pay Homage to Groundbreaking Women in History

Get ready for the best royal flush you've ever seen.

London Is About to Host the World's Most Boring Conference

Why not embrace the mundane?

This Candle Smells Like a Defunct Discount Store's Snack Bar

Now your home can smell like the nostalgic harmony of soft pretzels, ICEEs, and popcorn.

A London Restaurant Will Soon Offer a 3-Course Pop-Up Brunch for Dogs

Wash down that "Barkenberg loaf" with a glass of "pooch hooch."

Watch This Compilation of Classic Hollywood Bloopers

They were glamorous and poised on screen, but the outtakes prove even Old Hollywood got frustrated on set.

These Comics Provide Hilariously Abridged Summaries of Classic Novels

Who needs Spark Notes when you have these drawings?

There's a Place in Australia Where You Can Smash Dishes for Fun

The ultimate cathartic act.

The British Library Is Out to Prove That the Victorians Were Actually Funny

A crowdsourced project from the British Library seeks to turn the tables on the perception of Victorians as ill-humored.

Dubai Sent England an Emergency Biscuit Shipment

The U.K. faced a shortage of the teatime treats after flooding closed down one of the nation's largest biscuit factories.

7 Unexpected Animal Beauty Pageants

Brussels Can’t Build New Tunnels Because Mice Ate the Master Plans

A new spin on the “my dog ate my homework” excuse.

Octopus's Blind Date Gets Canceled Due to Cannibalism Concerns

The Seattle Aquarium worried that Kong, a 70-pound giant Pacific octopus, would devour his much smaller companion.

A Man Spent More Than $1 Million on a Picture of a Potato

Taken by celebrity photographer Kevin Abosch, the humble spud portrait is reportedly one of the most expensive photos ever sold.

What Happened When Verizon Reassigned Sir Mix-A-Lot's Old Number

In an interesting mix-up, Washington lawyer Jonathan Nichols has been receiving calls and text messages intended for Seattle hip hop legend Sir Mix-A-Lot.

Britain Is Getting Rid of Its Outdated (and Pointless) Laws

You'll now be able to haul wood and handle salmon in peace.

Milwaukee Man Confuses Travelers with ‘Welcome to Cleveland' Sign on His Roof

Most epic prank ever.

Chewbacca's High-Maintenance Hair Routine

Think Chewbacca’s luxurious brown mane is wash-and-go? Guess again. 'Allure' beauty writer Jenna Rosenstein recently interviewed Maria Cork, the Jedi Master—ahem, supervisor—of the hair department in creature effects on 'The Force Awakens.'