9 Of The Week's Weirdest and Wackiest Headlines

We live in an age of fake news. Why not celebrate all the news that *sounds* fake but is actually very, very real? From drugged up raccoons to suicide machines and escapee baboons, we've tracked down some of the week's strangest headlines. Click through to the publishers for each full story. You'll either have a laugh or have a serious head-shaking moment.

Posted by Ada Elder

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In which a very high raccoon had people guessing his drug of choice.

Via The Indy Channel
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This dude broke up with his girlfriend after opiates left him craving male attention. Right.

Via Metro.co.uk
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Finally, safe passage to Coruscant. Just in time for the release of 'Solo.'

Via Frontnews.eu
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These are some seriously boss baboons.

Via CNN
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So this is why people are so gaga over Canadian healthcare. Got it.

Via CBC
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This man *really* wanted vegetable oil for his hair clippers. Okay.

Via ABC
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There are layers to this one.

Via The Hollywood Reporter
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What if phones, but too much?

Via DW
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Sounds like a cheery event.

Via The Guardian