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› Facebook is working on a “talent show” feature that would let users record themselves singing and then upload their videos for comments. Facebook even has a catchy name for it: “YouTube.” — Jimmy Fallon

› Police in Maine just pulled over a man who drove a scooter all the way from Massachuse­tts using his cellphone as a headlight. Police had a lot of questions, mainly, “How’d you get your battery to last that long?!” — Jimmy Fallon

› Is everyone here familiar with Crocs? Well, there’s a brand-new style of Crocs that have just been introduced and they’re selling out all over the place, although I’m not sure why. High-heel Crocs! Did we ask for this? High-heel Crocs: The perfect shoe for when you get invited to a wedding and the invitation says, “Food-court formal.” — James Corden

› Recently, couples in Montana competed in the first ever Rocky Mountain Wife Carrying Championsh­ip. This is a competitio­n where husbands carry their wives on their backs through an obstacle course. The only requiremen­ts to compete are that you must be married and it must not be going well. — James Corden

› The obstacles included a mud pit, a median wall and a dirt ramp, although most of the couples failed at the final challenge, which was agreeing on a place for dinner. — James Corden

› Today, Europe’s highest court ruled that Nestlé cannot patent the breakapart shape of its Kit Kat chocolate bar. Kit Kat responded to the verdict saying, “Give me a break.” — James Corden

› Dunkin Donuts is now selling its first ever gluten-free product. It’s called a “cup.” — Seth Meyers

› It just came out that the next season of “American Horror Story” will be called “American Horror Story: Apocalypse.” But the producers also considered some other names for the new season that are even scarier. For instance, they almost went with “American Horror Story: The Line at Whole Foods.” Next there’s “American Horror Story: Your Phone Is at 5 Percent and Nobody at Work Has a Charger You Can Borrow.” Finally, there is “American Horror Story: You Got Antsy, Switched Lanes and Now the Other Lane Is Moving, But You Are Stuck.” — Jimmy Fallon

› IKEA has announced plans to test out smallscale stores that could fit more easily into city environmen­ts. Just as soon as builders can figure out the instructio­ns. — Seth Meyers

› A new study suggests that dogs notice and try to help when people are upset or in danger. Cats, on the other hand, think it’s hilarious. — Seth Meyers

› Scientists in Canada are working to create the world’s first beer brewed entirely from cannabis. Scientists say they’ve been working tirelessly from morning to midmorning. — Seth Meyers

› Home Depot just had its best quarter in company history. When asked what they’ll do with the money, Home Depot said, “Hire a second employee.” — Jimmy Fallon

Laugh Lines is compiled from various sources, including reader submission­s and websites. Origins are included when known.

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