Number 10: Snakes, turtles, and birds were found at Miami (MIA) and Los Angeles (LAX). I'm just happy there weren't any lions, tigers, and bears! ( TSA, Courtesy ) By the Sun Sentinel

Number 9: A science project shut down a checkpoint at Omaha (OMA). I wonder if mentioning the shutting down of the checkpoint added enough flare to his presentation to score him some bonus points. (TSA, Courtesy) By Sun Sentinel

Number 8: An artfully concealed non-metallic martial arts weapon called a "Tactical Spike" was found in the sock of a passenger at Pensacola (PNS) after being screened by a body scanner. The only thing I keep in my sock is my foot. (TSA, Courtesy) By Sun Sentinel

Number 4: Two throwing knives concealed in hollowed out book were found at Washington National (DCA). Killer book? (TSA, Courtesy) By Sun Sentinel

Number 3: Over 1,200 firearms were discovered at TSA checkpoints across the nation in 2011. Many guns are found loaded with rounds in the chamber. Most passengers simply state they forgot they had a gun in their bag. (Courtesy AP GraphicsBank) By Sun Sentinel

Number 2: A loaded .380 pistol was found strapped to passenger's ankle with the body scanner at Detroit (DTW). You guessed it, he forgot it was there. (TSA, Courtesy) By Sun Sentinel

Number 1: Small chunks of C4 explosives were found in passenger's checked luggage in Yuma (YUM). Believe it or not, he was bringing it home to show his family. (TSA, Courtesy) By Sun Sentinel