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Wearing excessive metal jewelry guarantees a pat-down

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If your aesthetic resembles a medieval knight or a heavily decorated chandelier, expect to be stopped. The millimeter-wave scanners aggressively highlight chunky metal accessories, guaranteeing an awkward physical pat-down from a deeply bored agent.

Wearing excessive metal jewelry guarantees a pat-down
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