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In 2005, the TSA changed its policies to allow passengers to carry on airplanes small scissors, knitting needles, tweezers, nail clippers and up to four books of matches.
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During his term, the agency loosened restrictions on some items -- such as cigarette lighters, matches and small scissors -- while imposing limits on liquids and gels because of the August 2006 liquid bomb scare.
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Likewise, automatic photo-booths on the city's streets are operated by a person who puts in the money for you and checks that your passport pictures are fully dry before dividing them with scissors and putting them into a small envelope.
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