Jump for Joy

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In Peru, officials rescued thousands of frogs that were destined to be ingredients in popular drinks. Sound intriguing? Then try these delicious concoctions:

• Kermit Colada, a refreshing mix of tree frog and Jamaican rum.

• Green Light, a blend of pureed frog and Amstel Light. And my personal favorite,

• Johnny Walker Green.

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A car that may once have been owned by the man who is now the pope is for sale on eBay. The ownership is pretty much confirmed by the bumper sticker, which reads, "I Y Jesus."

That and This

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Did you see the picture of President Bush holding hands with Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah? Think they'll soon be double dating with Elton John and his squeeze?

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In one high school in Georgia, snitching on classmates earns students cash prizes. The school mascot must be a canary.

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This and That

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Pope Benedict XVI received more than 56,000 e-mails in two days. Twelve of them were congratulatory, 2,000 asked if he was satisfied with his car insurance, and 54,000 offered to sell him Viagra.

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A portrait of William Shakespeare, originally thought to have been painted during his lifetime, turns out to be a fraud. Must have been the Kiss Me Kate poster in the background that gave it away.

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Zoo Stories

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A zoo in South Africa wants its chimp to stop smoking. To that end, they've obtained a restraining order against Joe Camel.

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In Tel Aviv, zookeepers are feeding their animals matzoh for Passover. I wonder – will the parrot be asking the four questions during the seder?

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A Myanmar woman is breastfeeding tiger cubs who were rejected by their mother. The mandrill and the dingo are demanding equal time.

You Can't Eat Just One

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A woman accused of killing and cannibalizing her boyfriend has been freed. Presumably, fiancé frittatas and boyfriend fries are off the menu.

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Sesame Street's Cookie Monster is cutting back on tasty treats, advocating "A Cookie is a Sometimes Food," in a health pitch aimed at children. The Street's getting mean – Big Bird and Miss Piggy have taken to stashing their snacks in Oscar's garbage can.

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The woman who found a finger in her Wendy's chili has a history of lawsuits, including one against another restaurant. I mean, really – what can you expect when you order leg of lamb, an ear of corn and elbow macaroni?

Calling All Cadavers

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The BBC requested an interview with Jamaican reggae singer Bob Marley – 24 years after he died. Who says the Beeb isn't on top of things? They're probably still waiting to hear back from Francisco Franco, Jimmy Hoffa, and Amelia Earhart.

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Heard about Burger King's new Enormous Omelet Sandwich, laden with a whopping 730 calories? When ordering one, you'll likely be asked, "You want a defibrillator with that?"

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An erotic festival in Manchester, England closed, due to lack of interest by men – though their women were game. Organizers said the disappointed ladies were "under the thumb" of their partners; a posture which now will be known as the "Manchester position."