"I suspect that this is based on science."

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Lords debate airline liquids ban

Isn't that precious?

There are lots of gems in this story, but my personal favorite:

"What damage can be done by 105 millilitres of liquid that cannot be done by 100 millilitres of liquid?" he snapped, testily.

This completely floored Baron Bassam. "My briefing does not extend to that," muttered the confused government toff. "I suspect that this is based on science."

Based on science. Isn't that special?