How I Got Through Airport Security with No I.D.

Thanks to Google Earth and puzzling new TSA rules, all you need to know to get on a plane these days is the color of your house.

Published Nov. 25 2008 1:04PM EST

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Traveling for the holidays? No need to fear missing your plane because you’ve lost your government issued I.D.! You can fly without it—as long as you know the color of your house.

A few weeks ago I lost my wallet, or maybe it was stolen.

Anita Allen

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How I Got Through Airport Security with No I.D.

Thanks to Google Earth and puzzling new TSA rules, all you need to know to get on a plane these days is the color of your house.

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Anita Allen