12 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Airports | Mental Floss

Most people have a problem with the state of America's airports from TSA security policies to the exorbitant restaurant prices. But did you know that airports are designed and operate off of a strategy to manipulate your behavior? Signs send subliminal messages telling you where to go, carpeted floors help you feel comfortable, and shops are placed in just the right spot to make you want to buy that massive bar of chocolate. Read more secrets about airport practices here.

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