Who among us hasn't wanted to whip out Pokémon Go during the workday and catch a Zubat or two? While sitting in parliament during a debate, Norway's prime minister evidently couldn't resist: Erna Solberg started playing the smartphone game as the leader of the country's Liberal Party, Trine Skei Grande, was speaking.
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