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7 Things the TSA Confiscated, Then Put on Instagram

The Transportation Security Administration’s Instagram account might be the government’s best internet presence. From weapons to bear repellant to farm tools to more weapons—seriously, there are so many knives—we scrolled through the TSA’s account for some of the more bizarre and hilarious things the agency has seized at airport gates lately.

For future reference, “Batarangs” should be left in the Bat Cave

https://www.instagram.com/p/BWLo6prDxMT/?taken-by=tsa

Even if the ninjas at the flea market have a great sale 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BV5n-mlDOL4/?taken-by=tsa

One man’s trash is another man’s live World War I explosive 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTzfs2zjTSB/?taken-by=tsa

Bear-ter safe than sorry (Sorry!)

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSrOyK2DuT-/?taken-by=tsa

Satan’s fidget spinner, enough said

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVX72EMD6dm/?taken-by=tsa

“If you find yourself needing to travel with your sickle, please toss it in your checked bag.” 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BULH5oQjSFz/?taken-by=tsa

Better luck next time  

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRZp14-j5Qz/?taken-by=tsa

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