At least 12 cheeky squirrel monkeys escaped London Zoo by scaling trees and leaping into Regent's Park. The Sun reports zoo keepers could only watch as the animals swung back and forth between the park and the zoo.

Santas attending the annual World Congress of the Father Christmases have called Monday for more colorful Christmas trees and said the traditional green-colored trees are too dull. Vibeke Larsen, spokesman for the Congress said, "This year, the Santas want to be trendy. They seem to be tired of the green Christmas tree, which they find too monotone, and want a bit of color, gaiety and renewal next to the fireplace. "

All angler Scott Curry wanted to do when he set out with his rod and bait was to catch a few fish. However, the one that took a bite out of his bait hook left both him and wildlife experts in Texas astounded when they saw that the scaly creature was endowed with "human" teeth. According to The Sun, Curry and wildlife officials were gasping in surprise when they realized that the 20-pounder caught at Buffalo Springs Lake in Texas had a mouth full of human teeth.

Cow chip throwers are coming together this weekend to compete for the title of top dung hurler. The Illinois Championship Cow Chip Throw is being held at the Chatham Jaycees Sweet Corn Festival. Competitors pay $5 each for the opportunity to hurl two patties as far as they can. Expert cow chip throwers have been known to throw chips more than 200 feet.

It looks like England's heartache after their defeat at the World Cup has somehow extended to the European travel industry. Still sulking after having their team lose their quarterfinals match against Portugal, many English tourists have decided to shun a holiday retreat under the Portugal sun, according to the UK travel industry.