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A Workout Before Takeoff: Will Airport Gyms Become a Thing?
Would you get in a workout before your flight if there was a gym located at your terminal? HowStuffWorks looks at why there are so few in airports.
Why do you have to turn your phone on at airport security?
Going through airport security is the worst part of flying for most people. Now you may be asked to turn your cell phone on in the security line. Why do you have to do that? And does it really keep us safe?
How Millimeter Wave Scanners Work
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If you've traveled recently, you probably raised your arms above your head and waited for a millimeter wave scanner to do its screening thing. During those 10 seconds or so, did you ever wonder exactly how the device produced your image?
On Patrol With the Beagle Brigade
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HowStuffWorks heads to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to catch the Beagle Brigade sniffing out illegal agricultural contraband.
What's the difference between backscatter machines and millimeter wave scanners?
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Nope, these advanced imaging technologies are not the same. So whether you're concerned about privacy, safety or time as you're shuffling through the airport security line, we can tell you how these two types of scanners stack up against each other.
How Limousines Work
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Limousines have become a staple for airport transportation and formal events. Find out how limousines are manufactured and what cars are used as limousines.
Can You Tell What Countries These International Border Crossings Are In?
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Borders delineate the shapes of nations and the limits of their reach, culturally, militarily and in terms of natural resources. Border crossings have been flashpoints throughout history. Could you recognize them if you saw them?
How Air Taxis Will Work
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Air taxis could make a trip to the beach or a visit with friends and relatives go from taking six hours on the highway to a quick, no-hassles plane ride. Find out how the air-taxi system will operate.
10 Weirdest Things Spotted by the TSA
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TSA officials have spotted some really strange things at airport security checkpoints. Here are 10 of the weirdest from HowStuffWorks.
How Air Traffic Control Works
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There are about 5,000 planes in U.S. airspace every hour. How do these aircraft keep from colliding with each other? Learn about the intricate system that guides a plane from takeoff to landing.