The Worst Hijacking


We shall never know the identity of
the man who in 1976 made the most unsuccessful hijack attempt ever. On a
flight across America, he rose from his seat, drew a gun and took the
stewardess hostage. "Take me to Detroit," he demanded. "We're already
going to Detroit," she replied. "Oh ... good," he said, and sat down
again.


The Worst Bank Robbery

In August 1975 three men were on
their way in to rob the Royal Bank of Scotland at Rothesay, when they
got stuck in the revolving doors. They had to be helped free by the
staff and, after thanking everyone, sheepishly left the building. A few
minutes later they returned and announced their intention of robbing the
bank, but none of the staff believed them. When they demanded 5,000
pounds in cash, the head cashier laughed at them, convinced that it was
a practical joke. Then one of the men jumped over the counter, but fell
to the floor clutching his ankle. The other two tried to make their
getaway, but got trapped in the revolving doors again.