So Fun, You’ll Wet Yourself

Prolume, Ltd., of Pittsburgh, Pa., has cloned the genes of glowing sea creatures to create an inexhaustible supply of glow-in-the-dark proteins. There are some medical applications for them, but their first product will be the “Splashlight” — squirt guns which shoot bioluminescent jets of liquid for nighttime water wars. Meanwhile, to defuse workplace tension, reports a toy industry newsletter, more and more toys are appearing in offices around the country for stressed workers to play with. One favorite toy being seen there more: squirt guns. (Reuters, AP) ...Yes, seeing someone pull a gun out of their briefcase at the office is a sure tension breaker. Especially at the Post Office.