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10 Surprising Things That Could Trigger a Bag Search at the Airport

Most travelers already know the warnings about packing hazardous and prohibited items—we're well informed to avoid sharp objects, flammable liquids, and firearms. But at airport security checkpoints, plenty of innocent, nonhazardous items can appear hazardous on scanning screens and trigger a time-consuming hand search. New scanner technology has finally enabled airport security officers to differentiate…