Officials warn not to toast marshmallows over lava

The US Geological Survey has warned people not to try to toast marshmallows over lava flows from Hawaii’s erupting Kilauea volcano. Responding to a question on Twitter, the agency said the toasted marshmallows would taste bad, and that if people were to mix sulphuric acid and sugar they would get a “pretty spectacular reaction”.

US zoo uses Maori dancers to open Australian exhibit

The San Diego zoo has been forced to issue an apology after it hired Maori dancers to perform at the opening of its new Walkabout Australia exhibit. Zoo officials initially replied to public comments by saying Maori people were “native” to both Australia and New Zealand, but later admitted they had been given incorrect information.

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Burning flag sparks wildfire

A man trying to burn an American flag has inadvertently sparked a fire that tore through five acres before being brought under control. Local fire fighters released a statement after the blaze, saying: “No matter your political views, we think it’s safe to say we can all agree starting a wildfire is no good”.