Mirrors Deliver Rarity to Norway Town: Sunshine

Next time you walk outside and take for granted that glowing orb in the sky above, think of the residents of Rjukan, Norway. They've had to resort to setting up gigantic mirrors on a mountain to direct sunshine toward the center of town. Today, residents celebrated the mirrors' official opening, reports AP. It might not be described as blindingly sunny in the town square, but it's a big improvement from the usual six months of sun-free living. "This feels warm," says a local. "It will be lovely to come out for an hour and feel this warmth on my face." (More Rjukan stories.)