Dachshund Wins Melon Balling Contest

A dachshund named Pickle has been named the champion of this year’s International Melon Balling Contest. His top score of 167 points was carefully determined by a panel of judges who weighed his technique, ball size and final presentation.

“It was a close match,” says melon ball enthusiast Clyde Fairbanks. “But Pickle really pulled it out at the end with his classic Half-Ball Twist.”

Pickle was awarded $50,000 and The Golden Baller, a coveted trophy in most melon art circles.

Via PoisonSnow.

Dog Forgets to Signal, Despite Numerous Traffic Tickets

You’d think after receiving nine “failure to signal” tickets in the last 12 months, Rufio would stick to the rules of the road.

“It always slips his mind,” says Carl Dougan, who carpools with the pup on their way to office every Thursday. “I’d be lying if I said his reckless driving didn’t freak me out a bit, but we save a ton on gas, so I just buckle up.”

Via @jenifersaid.