Edmonton Police confiscated 12 boxes of poppy heads weighing over 160 pounds, plus 13 ounces of powdered dried poppy head. The confiscated dried opium poppy is considered the largest opium haul in Alberta's history.

Edmonton acting Inspector Greg Preston of the force's Organized Crime Branch showed media on Tuesday the seized opium. He estimated its street value from $12,000 to $20,000. A whole poppy head sells for $2 a piece, while ground-up opium called doda retails for $10 to $25 an ounce.

A colony of chimpanzees went on a picnic of sorts at a zoo here Sunday afternoon, forcing the evacuation of several thousand visitors.

About 30 chimps slipped out of their outdoor enclosure at the Chester Zoo about lunchtime and invaded the area where keepers prepared their food.

Britney Spears is desperate to meet Britain's Queen Elizabeth. The "Womanizer" singer - who is currently playing an eight-night residency at London's 02 arena - wants to take her two young sons, Sean and Jayden, to Buckingham Palace to have afternoon tea with the 83-year-old monarch.

A source said: "Britney's schedule has been crazy from the minute she arrived in Britain. But no way does she want to leave without visiting the queen."

Eminem brushes his teeth with pest spray. The "We Made You" rapper is a huge fan of Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap, which can kill bugs and has 17 other uses, and no longer relies on other toiletries.

A source said: "Eminem is obsessed with the soap. He can't believe he is able to clean his teeth and his body with the same product while he is showering."

Eminem brushes his teeth with pest spray. The "We Made You" rapper is a huge fan of Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap, which can kill bugs and has 17 other uses, and no longer relies on other toiletries.

A source said: "Eminem is obsessed with the soap. He can't believe he is able to clean his teeth and his body with the same product while he is showering."