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Gallery: Can You Spot the Contraband in These Airport Baggage X-Rays?

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    Can you spot the contraband in this x-ray?
  • Pliers like screwdrivers and wrenches aren't allowed in carryon baggage in the US unless they're under seven inches in...
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    Pliers, like screwdrivers and wrenches, aren't allowed in carry-on baggage in the US, unless they're under seven inches in length.
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    Can you spot the contraband in this x-ray?
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    This is just a toy gun, but the TSA bans "realistic replicas of firearms" in carry-on bags.
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    Can you spot the contraband in this x-ray?
  • Remember no more than 3.4 ounces of liquids or gels per container. This is a jar of body cream.
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    Remember, no more than 3.4 ounces of liquids or gels per container. This is a jar of body cream.
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    Can you spot the contraband in this x-ray?
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    This knife should be pretty easy to spot.
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    Can you spot the contraband in this x-ray?
  • Along with cutting and thrusting weapons the TSA bans pocket knives.
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    Along with "cutting and thrusting weapons," the TSA bans pocket knives.
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    Can you spot the contraband in this x-ray?
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    You can just see the handle of this gun.
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    Can you spot the contraband in this x-ray?
  • Knives aren't allowed except for plastic or round bladed butter knives. This is neither.
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    Knives aren't allowed, "except for plastic or round bladed butter knives." This is neither.
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    Can you spot the contraband in this x-ray?
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    Sorry, no aerosol cans of hairspray allowed.
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