Last but not least: Lost and found office on four paws

Passengers usually can't get out of the plane quickly enough after a successful landing, as if it were on fire. No wonder valuables are accidentally left behind. By the time the loss is noticed, it is usually too late and the smartphones, wallets and glasses cases are already on their way to the airport's internal lost and found system. Getting them out again can take time. It would be better to run after the passengers and return the items to them on the spot. A job that is less of an option for flight attendants. The airline KLM has found the ideal person for the job: Sherlock the beagle has recently taken on the role of a friendly, four-legged lost and found office.

The idea does not seem unrealistic. Dogs have olfactory organs that make our noses look like rudiments. They could also be easily trained for the job. But KLM itself probably doesn't believe that such dogs really exist. Although - at least the airline would be in good company. Numerous media outlets, such as Dailymail.co.uk enthusiastic and uncritical of Sherlock. In the meantime, however, it has got aroundthat there is no lost and found dog and that the whole thing is nothing more than a viral advertising campaign. And a successful one at that: So far, KLM has inspired over seven million viewers with the smart beagle. Could Sherlock become a reality after all? The idea already seems to have enough fans...(hae)