The Strangest Things People Tried to Smuggle Through TSA
One traveler tried to slip a live tranquilized tiger cub through LAX. That's not even the weirdest one.
About this quiz
TSA agents have seen things you wouldn't believe. From snakes in pants to chainsaws in carry-ons, these are the bizarre objects real travelers tried to sneak past airport security. Can you guess which ones actually happened?
Expect 10 multiple-choice questions in the history category. Difficulty is medium. Every question comes with an explanation and a fun fact so you leave smarter than you arrived, even when you whiff it.
What to expect
- 10 questions · one per page, no fluff
- ~5 minutes to play
- Average score is 4.2/10 (42%). Beat the average to rank up.
- Hardest question: only 25% get it right.
- Earn doubloons per correct answer. Perfect round: bonus 50.
- Optional Timed Mode: 20 seconds per question, +50% doubloons.
Frequently asked
- How long does the The Strangest Things People Tried to Smuggle Through TSA quiz take?
- About 5 minutes for 10 questions. No time pressure unless you turn on Timed Mode.
- How hard is it?
- This one's medium. The average player nails 4.2 out of 10. The hardest question only 25% get right.
- Do I need to sign up?
- Nope. Play free, no account required. Your streak and doubloons save to your browser.
- Can I play again?
- Aye, replay anytime. Your personal best is tracked for each quiz — beat your own score.
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