[dmix]

From my understanding you are allowed one lighter in your carry on. I had two one time and had to throw one out.

[lwat]

What could you possibly do with 2 lighters that you could not do with one

[codergirl]

Along the same lines, lots of companies make sunscreen in 10x ml quantities for the associated benefits. When the agent wanted to take away my 106 ml bottle, I asked if I could squeeze 6 ml out and take it on. No dice.

[tdfx]

Seems like a tacit admission that they believe the terrorists are somewhat incompetent. That guy sure did seem to have a lot of trouble getting his underwear lit.

[eurleif]

Hold the flame of one lighter up to the fuel tank of another, creating a small explosion?