15 Hilariously Interesting Things The TSA Has Confiscated Recently

Believe it or not, the TSA can see through a chicken carcass.

It's that time of year again! Time to travel and see your loved ones... or maybe not. For some, the holidays are a time of stress and anxiety, especially when it comes to flying. We've all had to travel during the holidays at some point or another, and let's face it: flying can be a pain. There are long lines, security checkpoints, and annoying passengers. But have you ever stopped to think about what kind of things the TSA has to deal with on a daily basis? 

The TSA is responsible for making sure that all passengers on planes are safe and following the rules. But sometimes, people try to smuggle things onto planes that they're not supposed to have. Sometimes, the things that people try to bring on planes are just too ridiculous for words. Here are 15 times the TSA caught people trying to sneak weird items onto planes:

TSA confiscates movie prop knife covered in fake blood.

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Passenger unknowingly tries to smuggle human remains through airport security.

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Don't try to sneak a throwing star past the TSA in your carry-on bag.

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A slingshot was confiscated from a passenger at an airport.

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A knife in the shape of a mermaid? Now that's just cruel.

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The TSA is kind enough to make sure your floggers are packed properly so you can have a fun and safe trip.

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Just another day at the airport, where hundreds of exotic fish are smuggled through security in checked bags.

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The only thing more dangerous than being on a plane is being on a plane with someone who thought it would be a good idea to bring fireworks.

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This just in: Duct tape and modeling clay are no longer fool-proof ways to smuggle a loaded firearm through airport security.

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Don't bring cannonballs to the airport unless you want the TSA to confiscate them.

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