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TIL in March 1992, after Southwest just started using the “Just Plane Smart” motto, Stevens Aviation, who had been using it for their motto, threatened a trademark lawsuit. Instead of a lawsuit, the CEOs of both companies staged an arm wrestling match for the use of the phrase.

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