JOB SECRETS

How to Pitch a Story to Mental Floss

So, you’d like to write for Mental Floss? We've assembled a handful of helpful tips to help you craft the best pitch possible.

Being a brewmaster is about more than just sampling beer and coming up with new recipes. Maintenance and sanitation also play a huge role in the job.

10 Secrets of Brewmasters

Brewing beer for a living sounds like a dream job. Mostly, it is. Unless you get beer sludge on your pants.

Seeing Eye instructors with the dogs they are training.

10 Secrets of Seeing Eye Dog Trainers

We spoke with trainers from The Seeing Eye about why certain breeds make great guide dogs, how they keep their owner’s safe from low-hanging branches, and whether they can read cross signals.

What's the Difference Between a Real Estate Agent and a Realtor?

The two real estate professionals are often confused for one another, but there are some significant differences that prospective homebuyers should know about.

Abby Cadabby, Suki Lopez, and Elmo (L-R) on Sesame Street

15 Secrets of Sesame Street Puppeteers

For the show's 50th anniversary, the performers talk back pain, bloopers, and why they sometimes declare one of the legendary puppet cast members "toast."

10 Secrets of Victoria’s Secret Employees

Victoria's Secret employees share their most disgusting stories, their best tips, and how to get them to leave you in peace.

11 Secrets of Lexicographers

A degree in lexicography can actually hurt your chances of getting the job. Here are some more secrets from the people behind the dictionary.

Buckingham Palace Used to Have a Bar For Its Staff—Until They Started Getting Really Drunk

Were the famously stoic Buckingham Palace guards among the guilty? We’ll probably never know for sure.

11 Secrets of Storm Chasers

Pursuing extreme weather isn't for the faint of heart. Three professionals talk about tornadoes, hurricanes, and the perils of flying houses.

Here's Why You Should Always Tip Your Delivery Driver With Cash

It’s not always clear how tips get factored into delivery drivers’ wages for services like DoorDash and UberEats, so we break it down for you.

10 Secrets of Airbnb Hosts

Here's what Airbnb hosts had to share about their experiences, from guest horror stories to the lifelong friendships they formed.

14 Secrets of McDonald's Employees

Employees of the famous fast food chain serve up details on fry burns, requests for grilled cheeses, and why they're not always happy about Happy Meals.

9 Secrets of Uber Drivers

Uber drivers are the unsung heroes who make sure we get home from the airport or the bar at an affordable price. Here are some of their personal stories.