It’s not every day that grenades are found lying around, and when we do hear about them, it’s usually a case of an inactive bomb that’s discovered during an airport security screening process. In a recent incident in Maryland, however, officials say that not only was a grenade found — by mere chance — under the pavement of a McDonald’s parking lot, but it was live. [More]
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Parents: Remember To Check Your Kids’ Carry-On Bags Because Hatchets, Grenades Aren’t Allowed On Planes
Parents, we are not here to tell you how to be a parent. But might we suggest you oversee your child’s packing efforts before you head to the airport? You know, just in case said kid decides to include a dangerous weapon in their carry-on bag. [More]
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If You Left Your Hand Grenade At The McDonald’s Drive-Thru, Vermont Police Would Like To Chat
Worrying about where you last left your possibly live hand grenade? Think back: Were you hungry? Did you drive up to, or walk by a McDonald’s drive-thru lane and happen to set it down whilst contemplating a choice of value meal? If so, Vermont police would like to speak with you, as cops had to evacuate a local shopping complex after a hand grenade was discovered just hanging out at McDonald’s. [WCAX News] [More]
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When Flying, Maybe Leave Your Grenade-Shaped Lighter At Home
You might find your novelty weapon-shaped cigarette lighter hilarious and totally innocent, but do you know who doesn’t agree with you? The Transportation Safety Administration. This didn’t occur to a passenger changing planes in Miami on his way to Haiti from Boston, and an entire concourse at Miami International Airport got shut down briefly this morning when the TSA noticed a grenade-shaped object in his carry-on. [More]