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Does anyone know what sorts of things show up on the full-body scans in airports?

For instance, if I was sneaking in a bottle of shampoo that is more than (what is it?) 3 ounces, inside my shirt.

umm, no, not exactly shampoo, but a pack of herbal cigarettes for instance. Would they show up at all, or be identifiable enough to warrant closer investigation?

Just curious. Thanks!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    The entire point of those machines is precisely to find anything that is not skin.

    Skin will reflect the energy back in a uniform pattern and density. Anything that is not will create an anomaly. It may or may not be immediately identifiable as to what that anomaly represents, but it will definitely get you some extra attention.

    Source(s): Science.
  • 1 decade ago

    Everything shows up - and all requires closer investigation.

  • 1 decade ago

    yeah. it would show up. And since they would find it hidden, you might need to be patted down.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    well i remember seen the cock or mass and all their bones not kidding

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