Seagull Perched on Sistine Chapel Chimney Ignites Social Media Frenzy

A lone seagull landed on the the chimney on the Sistine Chapel, oblivious to the world's media, video cameras and millions of pairs of eyes staring at its perch in hope of a glimpse of smoke, be it black or white. The seagull became an instant Internet and social media star. On Twitter, an account named @SistineSeagull already has more than 5.800 followers as we write. The seagull tweets: