The practice began in 1920s Western variety shows and spread to city speakeasies, but it faces increased scrutiny today—and pressure from conservation groups to make races safer for the reptiles.
A U.K. tabloid has humiliated President Donald Trump with a biting Monty Python reference after he depicted himself as Jesus.
Nile monitor lizard burrows can rack up millions of dollars in damage to infrastructure such as sidewalks and seawalls.