Hotel For Plants In London
In London, people can drop off plants at a "hotel" to take care of them while they are on vacation.
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Boys Calls 911 For Pizza; Cops Deliver
A Florida boy called 911 saying he was hungry and wanted to order a pizza. The police used it as a teaching moment, then went out and bought and delivered one.
U.K. Domino's Is Stockpiling Ingredients Before Brexit
Domino's in the U.K. is stockpiling pizza ingredients in case the supply chain is disrupted by Brexit.
Creator Of 'Storm Area 51' Page Says Don't Actually Do It
The small desert town of Rachel, Nev., near the Air Force facility known as Area 51, is bracing for a gathering of UFO hunters. Matty Roberts talks about his viral Facebook page.
An Artificial Tongue To Taste Whisky
Engineers from Scotland have created a device that can taste whisky. You need human tasters to make sure the alcohol is up to snuff, but this is about preventing counterfeiting in the industry.
Law And Order: Beekeeping Unit
The NYPD has a special beekeeping unit. They were called in to remove a swarm at the St. George Ferry Terminal on Staten Island.
Mysterious Light Still Attracts Tourists, Despite Scientific Explanation
Since the 1960s, a bright white light has appeared outside a tiny town in Michigan. Local folklore held it was a ghost. Researchers found a more grounded explanation, but people still flock to see it.
Austrians Turn Up Their Noses At Attempt To Introduce Eau De Commute On Subway
The Vienna transit authority tried out piping four pleasing scents through its trains: green tea, grapefruit, sandalwood and melon. Straphangers said they preferred the air au naturale.
Brazilian Drug Trafficker Tries To Escape Prison Disguised As His Daughter
Turns out the departing "visitor" wasn't a woman at all – but a drug trafficker sentenced to decades in prison and boldly trying to escape. He was reportedly caught because he was acting nervous.
This Time, Franky Zapata Makes It Across The English Channel On A Hoverboard
Nobody else has ever tried to cross the body of water by hoverboard, which is powered by a backpack full of fuel. The last time he tried, he plunged into the sea.