Cabin Crew Reveals What Really Happens When Flying

For many of us, planes seem like the ultimate death machine. How can 90,000 pounds of metal stay in the air for hours on end? Well, these cabin crews have answered every anxious flier's most common questions...

Can airplane tires burst?

If you've ever seen airplane tires and wondered how those tiny little things could possibly remain intact upon landing, fear not! A typical plane tire can withstand a 38-ton load. They are usually inflated to around 200 PSI—about six times the force of your car's tires.

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The More You Know

  • There's such a thing as a fear of buttons.
  • In the late 1600s, London was plagued by an attacker who would spank his victims with a rod and shout "Spanko!" before running away.
  • T-shirts were originally made for unmarried men who didn't know how to sew buttons on collared shirts.
  • Elvis only won 3 Grammys.
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