Job Secrets, Trivia, Questions Answered

10 Secrets of Christmas Tree Farmers

That tapered Christmas tree silhouette? It takes a lot of work.

Hugh Jackman and his Real Steel body double, Taris Tyler

9 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Hollywood Body Doubles

They aren't all there to get naked.

9 Secrets of Whole Foods Employees

They wish you would stop using them as your doctor.

21 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Mall Santas

Rule number one: Always stay in character.

12 Secrets of FedEx Delivery Drivers

They can usually tell if you're shipping drugs.

11 Behind-the-Counter Secrets of Baristas

Three letters you never want to see on your cup: “DTB.”

10 Secrets of Ski Instructors

Why they love bad weather—and what they really do during the summer.

13 Secrets of Rare Book Dealers

They don't wear white gloves, and they're not sorry.

10 Confessions of Car Salesmen

It may look like a world of balloons and bad tweed. But making a living on the lot is anything but a Sunday drive.

12 Secrets of Sephora Employees

They wish you'd stop using the makeup testers when you're sick.

9 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Movie Monster Makers

They've come a long way since the guys in rubber suits.

10 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Hand Models

Yes, finger exercises are a thing.

13 Secrets of Halloween Costume Designers

Meet the designers behind the Sexy Poop Emoji costume and other creations you might see at your Halloween party.

17 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Funeral Directors

Mental Floss talked to several to learn some little-known facts about the profession, from what happens behind the doors of the embalming room to the real reason you might want to think twice about that “protective” casket.

A scientist monitors one of the world's largest Adélie penguin colonies near Cape Crozier, Antarctica.

9 Secrets of Antarctic Scientists

Conducting scientific research in Earth's most inhospitable environment requires warm clothes, scotch, and a penchant for horror movies.

9 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

From her favorite books to her favorite smoothie.

11 Secrets of Personal Shoppers

They go all out for big spenders—but they can help regular folks save time and money too.

11 Secrets of Sports Psychologists

They work with actors, executives, and pro video gamers, too.

11 Secrets of School Bus Drivers

While little Johnny is off at school, they're probably catching a movie.

11 Secrets of Matchmakers

Dating apps are only bringing more clients to them.

People ride a spinning roller coaster in the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Park

12 Secrets of Roller Coaster Designers

Just think: You might be riding on a roller coaster track that was partly inspired by Jay Leno's chin.

14 Tasty Secrets of Trader Joe’s Employees

They hide stuffed animals around the store.

10 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Flight Attendants

Heather Poole has worked as a flight attendant for over 15 years. We begged her to spill some workplace secrets.

10 Secrets of Casting Directors

Reality casting is "a lot like one blind person trying to sell another blind person on a room with an amazing view.”

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