This reminds me of "Thing" -- a passive bugging device hidden inside a wooden carving of the American Great Seal and given to the American Ambassador to Russia

This reminds me of "Thing" -- a passive bugging device hidden inside a wooden carving of the American Great Seal and given to the American Ambassador to Russia by Russian school children. It operated for years and was discovered only by accident. Beware of Russians bearing gifts (if you are a diplomat). http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thing_(listening_device) http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thing_(listening_device)