Where Do Airplane Safety Signs Come From?

No, not from the Illuminati. But close!

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So many visual elements go into creating the sterile and unpleasant design of airplanes. But none is more important than those neutral-looking safety graphics that feature people who look like upside-down exclamation points. These little guys get into all kinds of mischief. Sometimes they're trying to open the emergency exits. Sometimes they're strolling around the airplane bathroom, even when they're not supposed to be.

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Sometimes there is a big red X over the sink in the airplane bathroom, with two of the upside-down exclamation points flanking it.

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This means you will have to hold it in for hours.

And -- hey -- what gives with that cigarette sign? Haven't I seen you somewhere before?

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In fact, they're everywhere! Ever notice how the handicapped symbol is the same from Alberta to Asuncin?

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Where Do Airplane Safety Signs Come From?