YOU'VE heard of microchipped pets - but what about humans?
Union and employer groups in the UK have raised the alarm about an apparent trend towards having Near Field Communication (NFC) devices implanted in staff.
According to The Guardian, there is a "small but growing market" for contactless chips to be embedded in the name of "security and convenience".
One of the providers is Swedish firm Biohax, which claims to have microchipped about 4,000 people and is working with the country's government-owned rail operator to allow travellers to use their implants rather than train tickets.
Employer organisation the Confederation of British Industry said "firms should be concentrating on rather more immediate priorities and focusing on engaging their employees".
Popeye, eat your heart out.
The famous cartoon character reportedly gets his super strength from consuming spinach - and there was plenty of it on a highway in Ohio in the USA this week after a produce truck lost its massive load of the green stuff.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the semi-trailer overturned after the driver attempted to correct a swerve, spilling its contents right across several lanes.
A major traffic jam ensued, with police currently investigating the high-iron incident.
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