Trash cans talk back to users COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 9 (UPI) -- Officials in the Danish capital, Copenhagen, said they have placed talking trash cans in the city to help encourage people not to litter.

Engineer makes world's largest book ARNOT , Hungary, May 9 (UPI) -- A Hungarian engineer said he is in the process of constructing the largest book ever made -- more than three times the size of a ping-pong table.

Gardener gets surprise mystery plant VICTORIA, British Columbia, May 9 (UPI) -- A Canadian gardener on British Columbia's Vancouver Island says he has no idea how a rare South African plant sprouted from one of his flower pots.

Film documents man's failed relationships LONDON, May 9 (UPI) -- A London man has made a film documenting his quest to track down his ex-girlfriends and find out why they broke up with him.

Survey: Moms would make $116,805 WALTHAM, Mass., May 9 (UPI) -- A Waltham, Mass., company said it has calculated the average amount of money women would earn annually for "Mom jobs," $116,805.

Man saves own life with steak knife OMAHA, May 9 (UPI) -- An Omaha man says he saved his own life when he performed a tracheotomy on himself.

'Cute' skunk almost ruins Chicago home CHICAGO, May 9 (UPI) -- For a little critter, the skunk under the Royals' home in Chicago did a mighty big job, including forcing them from the house, the displaced residents say.

Elderly man rescued after toy boat flips GLASGOW, Scotland, May 9 (UPI) -- Coast guard officials said a 74-year-old man was lucky to survive his botched attempt at sailing a Scottish sea loch in a child's blow up boat.

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Cleveland Papa John's sell 23-cent pizza CLEVELAND, May 8 (UPI) -- The Papa John's pizza chain has apologized to Clevelanders for T-shirts mocking Cavaliers player LeBron James by offering 23-cent pizzas Thursday.

Israel.com headed for auction POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 8 (UPI) -- A Pompano Beach, Fla., Internet domain-selling business said Israel.com is expected to sell for at least $5.5 million when it goes on the auction block May 23.

Bees swarm New York street corner NEW YORK, May 8 (UPI) -- New York police said a beekeeper was called in after a swarm of bees began forming a hive on top of a newspaper vending machine on the Upper East Side.

Bedbugs seen at New York subway stations NEW YORK, May 8 (UPI) -- A New York Department of Housing, Preservation and Development official says bedbugs have been spotted in the city's subway stations.

Man found sleeping in jet at airport ST. LOUIS, May 8 (UPI) -- A spokesman for Lambert-St. Louis International Airport in Missouri said a man found sleeping in a parked jet had walked through a manned security checkpoint.

Gatorade spills onto highway WESTON, Fla., May 8 (UPI) -- Authorities said a Gatorade spill emanating from a truck on U.S. 27 in Florida caused major traffic delays Thursday.

Mom sues after teen arrested CLINTON, Conn., May 8 (UPI) -- A Clinton, Conn., woman has filed suit against a police officer who arrested her 14-year-old son after a camera he brought to school gave electric shocks.

Dali lithograph donated to charity WHEAT RIDGE, Colo., May 8 (UPI) -- A Wheat Ridge, Colo., couple said they want to be sure an anonymous donor who gave their non-profit a Salvador Dali lithograph meant to part with the item.

Foul balls go to side-by-side seats LOS ANGELES, May 8 (UPI) -- Two Dodgers fans sitting next to one another at a game against the New York Mets in Los Angeles said they caught two consecutive foul balls.

Diamond ring found floating in bay SAN FRANCISCO, May 8 (UPI) -- A 12-year-old boy and his family said they were searching for the owner of a diamond ring found floating in the San Francisco Bay.

Police: Stolen cameras recorded theft GARDEN GROVE, Calif., May 8 (UPI) -- Police said security cameras that were stolen from a Garden Grove, Calif., business were switched on at the time and captured the theft on tape.

Mom sues after kid steps in poo NORWALK, Conn., May 8 (UPI) -- An attorney for Norwalk, Conn., says a mother's suit against the city for her toddler's shoes being ruined by dog poo is among the most frivolous he's seen.