Flyers are about to go cuckoo for coconuts. Here’s why you should bring a coconut in your carry-on during your next flight — and yes, it’s legal A traveler is touting a unique way to circumvent TSA’s fluid restriction — schlepping a whole coconut aboard and drinking the sucker in-flight. A flyer detailed this Flintstones-esque … Read more
It’s a bit of a hairy situation. There are a lot of things everyone knows will get you stopped at airport security, from weaponry in your carry-on to controlled substances to water bottles. Lately, however, there’s been a rumor floating around the internet regarding the illicit nature of a whole different kind of allegedly forbidden … Read more
Coastal communities around the world are adding a tropical twist to shoreline protection, courtesy of the humble coconut. From the sands of the Jersey Shore to the islands of Indonesia, strands of coconut husk, known as coir, are being incorporated into shoreline protection projects. Often used in conjunction with other measures, the coconut material is … Read more