The BBC reports that the U.S. is funding a computer game that will aid soldiers in the deciphering of Iraqi body language to ease tense situations. From the piece: "The program teaches military personnel some key gestures such as an up-down movement with the right hand to ask someone to slow down and gives them tips such as removing mirror sunglasses when approaching local people." This doesn't actually sound like a very fun "game." "Right-click 'Remove Sunglasses.'" "Click 'Extend Hand.'"

US Troops Taught Iraqi Gestures [BBC]

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