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The airplane seat pocket is a tiny trash can

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That convenient little pouch meant for the in-flight magazine is actually a terrifying abyss of biohazards. Frazzled parents routinely stuff dirty diapers, used tissues, and half-eaten sandwiches into the fabric, making it the absolute worst possible place to temporarily store your expensive smartphone.

The airplane seat pocket is a tiny trash can
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