In an effort to minimize the number of paw injuries in its canine force, police officials in Germany have mandated that all 20 members start wearing shoes. The German and Belgian shepherds of Dusseldorf police are currently being trained to walk in plastic fiber shoes designed by Wilhelm Fennen. Spokesman Andre Hartwich isn't sure if the dogs like wearing the new boots, but says the canine unit would have to get used to it.

After 14 years of research, scientists at a Japanese whisky manufacturer say they have finally created blue roses. Suntory said they are now in the process of testing the initial batch of the genetically-modified blue roses in the United States and Australia.

Japan's penchant for robots is coming to the aid of allergy sufferers. Weathernews Inc has created 12-inch spherical robots with eyes that flash colors to alert of the presence of cedar or cypress pollen. The eyes flash white, green, blue, purple or red depending on pollen concentration.

A poll commissioned by 20th Century Fox revealed the Star Wars weapon, the Light saber, is considered the best movie weapon in movie history. The weapon beat out other historic weapons made memorable in several movies, such as the crossbow from Robin Hood, the gold gun from James Bond: The Man With The Golden Gun, and the legendary machine gun used by Tony Montana in the classic gangster flick, Scarface.

According to a renowned psychologist, today, Monday is the gloomiest day of the year. According to Cliff Arnall, an expert in depression, he used a mathematical formula in determining today as Blue Monday.