1001 Ways to Make Money If You Dare (32 page)
190 ENTER A SLEEP STUDY.
While seemingly simple, sleeping is a complex medical subject — not to mention a million-dollar industry. In order for sleep specialists to further understand the various sleep issues, they need to observe individuals in a state of sleep. While it won't be as cozy as your own bed and pillow, this is one place where it pays to be caught sleeping on the job.
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191 BECOME A HUMAN BILLBOARD.
Admit it: part of you has always wanted a badass tattoo. Why not profit from it by inking a corporate logo or company name on yourself? In 2005, a Utah woman auctioned off her forehead on eBay for $10,000. While it screams “sell out” (not to mention desperation), it's likely you could find a company willing to do the same for you.
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192 NAME YOUR KID AFTER A COMPANY.
If you're going to name your child something crazy like Chevrolet or ESPN, you may as well get paid to do it. And you can put the money you make into a savings account so the kid can go to therapy when he grows up.
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193 ASIST IN A NATURAL BIRTH.
They say childbirth is a beautiful thing. They're lying. It's a physically, emotionally, and visually challenging experience to assist a woman giving birth — especially when that woman hasn't had an epidural. It is also a rewarding job, and if you have a supportive nature (and a strong stomach), visit Midwifery
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194 BECOME A CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANT.
If you're in the know about some criminal activity, consider offering your knowledge to law enforcement. While the threat of retaliation is very real if you are found out (i.e., you could get killed), it won't take up too much of your time, and you'd actually help fight crime — no cape required.
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195 BECOME A PRIVATE EYE.
Want to take your nosiness to a whole new level? Consider a job as a private eye. It's probably not as exciting as the movies make it look (most private investigators spend the majority of their time investigating insurance claims), but you can make some decent cash.
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196 CREATE AND POST A VIRAL VIDEO.
This can be tough to capitalize on, but it's always fun to get together with your buddies and humiliate yourselves on camera (bonus for bodily harm!). There's always the chance that you'll become an Internet sensation, but otherwise you'll end up as broke as when you started.