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True Stories
Why Some People Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Travel
Actual stories from travel agents: I had someone ask for an aisle seat on the airplane so that their hair wouldn’t get messed up by being near the window.
Quotes from Bumpy Landings
Occasionally, airline attendants make an effort to make the in-flight safety lecture and their other announcements a bit more entertaining. Here are some real examples that have been heard and/or reported:
Questions at a Kiosk
Actual Questions Asked by Banff Park Tourists at the information kiosks manned by Parks Canada staff
Signs – Lost in the Translation
In a Bucharest hotel lobby: The lift is being fixed for the day. During that time we regret that you will be unbearable.
Actual 911 Calls
Caller: “I’d like to make a unanimous complaint, so don’t use my name.”
Specifications: The significance of a horse’s behind
Does the expression, “We’ve always done it that way!” ring any bells? The US standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 inches.
A Question of Physics
The following question was asked in a physics degree exam at the University of Copenhagen: “Describe how to determine the height of a skyscraper with a barometer.”