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7 Surprising Things You Don’t Have to Sneak Through Security

7 TSA Approved Items
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Airline security seems like it’s all about the word “no” these days. No, you can’t leave your shoes on. No, you can’t bring liquids. But you might be surprised to learn what the TSA says “yes” to—including these seven shocking (literally, in some cases) items. So leave your 151-proof alcohol at home, but go ahead and pack your meat cleaver.

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