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10 Urban Legends About Flying That Aren’t True

From terrifying tales about airplane bathrooms to mid-flight door-opening fears, there are a lot of myths about air travel flying around out there. Here are 10 urban legends that just aren’t true.

Urban Legends About Flying That Aren’t True

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Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2013. It has been updated to reflect the most current information.

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