Obscure World News of the Week

Macaque Monkeys are a genus of Old World monkeys, classified in the subfamily of Cercopithecinae. Excepting humans, they are the most widespread of all primates, with very diverse geographical habitats ranging from northern Africa to Japan. Their involvement in animal testing has stirred much controversy among animal rights activists. Apparently, they’re also highly diseased, with ninety percent purported to be infected with the herpes-B virus. And they can wait tables. Take a gander.

Who wouldn’t want an animal with a ninety percent chance of carrying herpes handling their food?