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By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 26, 2007 9:14 AM CDT

(Newser) – In a quirky corporate experiment, Swedish shopping giant Ikea welcomed visitors this week to spend the night in one of its Oslo showrooms—free. Sleepover guests bunk in special rooms, from a luxury suite to a family room. But the fluorescent lights stay on all... Read full story »

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