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Old Aug 26, 2014, 1:57 pm
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Originally Posted by cynicAAl
I'm pretty sure that TSA ID checkers have the entire "Do Not Fly" list memorized, so if they see a terrorist name, it will be obvious to them.
Entirely possible. Many don't seem to have room for anything in their heads. Perhaps the names are taking up all the room...

Originally Posted by cynicAAl
Just like how the receipt checkers at Costco have the price of every item memorized, so that when they scan your receipt in 1.2 seconds, they can immediately tell if you've been overcharged for something.
Don't even get me started on that...

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