California girl given licence to own a unicorn – if she finds one

A toy unicorn, wearing a heart-shape tag (Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control via AP)

A Los Angeles girl named Madeline has been granted a licence to own a unicorn – if she is able to find one.

The first-of-its-kind permit came with strings attached, however: the mythical creature must be provided ample exposure to sunlight, moonbeams and rainbows and must have its horn polished at least once a month with a soft cloth.