stackyFACTSFlight attendants walking up and down the aisle aren't just blessed with incredible magical balance. There is a continuous, perfectly carved handhold rail hidden right under the overhead bins, allowing the crew to firmly grip the ceiling and safely pull themselves along during turbulence.
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