Canadian coins bugged, U.S. security agency says

Canadian coins bugged, U.S. security agency says: "Canadian coins containing tiny transmitters have mysteriously turned up in the pockets of at least three American contractors who visited Canada, says a branch of the U.S. Department of Defence."

The Eyes of Honesty - New York Times

The Eyes of Honesty - New York Times: "For 10 weeks this spring, they alternately taped two posters over the coffee station. During one week, it was a picture of flowers; during the other, it was a pair of staring eyes. Then they sat back to watch what would happen."

For sale: World's smallest country with sea view�|�Oddly Enough�|�Reuters.com

For sale: World's smallest country with sea view�|�Oddly Enough�|�Reuters.com: "LONDON, Jan 8 (Reuters Life!) - For sale: the world's smallest country with its own flag, stamps, currency and passports."

Electricity building | Chicago Tribune

Electricity building | Chicago Tribune: "DETROIT -- If the Chevrolet Volt works as advertised, you could travel for weeks, if not months, without a drop of gasoline.

You can expect from 50 to 525 m.p.g., so get ready to thumb your nose at the gas pumps--at any price.

General Motors unveiled the high-mileage concept at a media preview of the Detroit Auto Show. The electric, powered by lithium ion batteries, is designed to go up to 40 miles before the need to recharge 6 to 6.5 hours in any 110-volt outlet.

After 40 miles, a 1-liter, turbo 3-cylinder gas engine fuels a generator to recharge the batteries. It also goes 600 miles before having to refill the 12-gallon gas tank.

That's 640 miles of driving range and better than 50 m.p.g. in fuel economy with regular unleaded or up to 525 m.p.g. with the E85 ethanol blend, GM estimates."