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Bedbugs Infest Google Offices

Manhattan site is trying to get rid of them

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 3, 2010 1:00 PM CDT

(Newser) – Truly no business in New York is safe from the bedbug threat—the pests have been found in Google's posh Manhattan office. The 9th Avenue office is famous for its free gourmet cafeteria and perks such as Lego sets. “Like several other businesses in... Read full story »

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