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Why do most major airports force you to drag your heavy luggage across incredibly ugly, patterned carpets?

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Why do most major airports force you to drag your heavy luggage across incredibly ugly, patterned carpets?

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Why do most major airports force you to drag your heavy luggage across incredibly ugly, patterned carpets?
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