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Old Nov 15, 2013, 6:37 pm
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Terminal Cornucopia

I came across this site in my twitter stream today - http://www.terminalcornucopia.com/

The guy demonstrated how to build weapons out of everyday items purchased after the security check point. Some of the weapons involve a lot of effort/noise where as other seem to be able to be assembled pretty quickly in a stall in the mens room.

He explains his reasons for doing this as so:
What if Terrorists See This?!
That's a great question. An even better question is: What if they already know all this? All of these findings have been reported to the Department of Homeland Security (TSA) to help them better detect these types of threats. Furthermore, the next time you fly, you'll be flying as a more informed consumer (and taxpayer, possibly) - one who is more equipped to demand better, more appropriate airport security.

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Old Nov 16, 2013, 5:48 am
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Termnial Cornucopia

good tip. just watched his 45 min talk on youtube.
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Old Nov 16, 2013, 7:56 am
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As this is all about airport/travel security, please follow it to its new home in the apt travel security forum. Ocn Vw 1K, Moderator, TravelBuzz.
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Old Nov 16, 2013, 10:26 am
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Originally Posted by skwashd
I came across this site in my twitter stream today - http://www.terminalcornucopia.com/

The guy demonstrated how to build weapons out of everyday items purchased after the security check point. Some of the weapons involve a lot of effort/noise where as other seem to be able to be assembled pretty quickly in a stall in the mens room.

He explains his reasons for doing this as so:
... just like assembling a liquid bomb in an airplane lav in flight.
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Old Nov 16, 2013, 8:21 pm
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I wonder what he could make using non-prohibited items brought through the checkpoint plus anything purchased in the (tongue inserted firmly in cheek) "sterile area?"
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Old Nov 16, 2013, 9:39 pm
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One of his "weapons" is a motor that drives the sparker on a diposable lighter, thus making a bunch of sparks. No flame. W T F ?
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