He was learning to play the harmonica and realized the best way to get better is to always have one about your person.“ The harmonica was in my carry-on backpack as I went through security on my way to a work-related conference, ” wrote Phil, of Columbia, Md.... “ They were a bit skeptical at first since I didn’t have any instrument, but there were guitar picks and other music stuff.” Suitably convinced, they let Reid through. Story continues below advertisement Gaithersburg, Md.’s Ken Glasser

Classic car shows have long been a staple of car enthusiasm--a place for gearheads to gather with fellow enthusiasts to show off their antique rides." The vibe is usually really, really chill.... Ford Mustangs, Chevrolet Corvettes and Chevelles, Pontiac Firebirds, and Dodge Challengers from the' 50s and' 60s were all well represented.... The cars weren't the only throwbacks either--music from Billy Joel and Elvis Presley echoed around the event from carefully placed speakers. MORE: Loud, power