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South African diamond miner being x-rayed at the end of his shift to prevent theft, 1954 (lemmy.world)

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[–] Maalus@lemmy.world 45 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I mean if everyone tells you "we have a machine that can see through skin and can check if you have hidden diamonds" that would probably stop any attempts at theft that way. Even if it doesn't actually see them. Also, diamonds out of the mine would be uncut, and probably easier to see.

[–] TonyTonyChopper@mander.xyz 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

same thing with the TSA

[–] w2tpmf@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

Correct. Both are "security theater".