VIRAL TREND ALLEGEDLY CAUSING POPULAR TOYS TO EXPLODE
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Delta's 'Basic' fares were invented to compete with Spirit Airlines!
Basic economy tiers emerged around 2012 as major carriers fought ultra-low-cost rivals like Spirit & Frontier. Delta, United, and American all launched stripped-down fares within a few years. Learn more at Wikipedia
Delta's Basic Economy fares trace back to a 1978 law!
The Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 let airlines set their own prices for the first time. Before it, the government fixed all ticket prices — meaning no 'basic' vs. 'premium' economy tiers existed at all.
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Lithium-ion batteries can explode when temps exceed 140°F!
The CPSC warns that heat triggers 'thermal runaway' in lithium batteries — a chain reaction causing fire or explosion. In 2016, Samsung recalled 2.5M Galaxy Note 7s after batteries ignited in summer heat.
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