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JOB SECRETS

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14 Secrets of Movie Trailer Editors

If you work on a Marvel movie, you'd better be prepared to get top-level security clearances.

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12 Secrets of Caterers

No, they don't make everything from scratch.

14 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Florists

Here’s why they hate the holidays.

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14 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Paramedics

They probably hate the sirens, too.

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8 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Chocolate-Makers

Don't keep your good chocolate in the fridge!

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12 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Private Investigators

It's a trash-sifting, peeing-in-a-bottle job, but someone's gotta do it.

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15 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Auto Mechanics

They're pretty tired of you wiping boogers on the car seat.

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15 Brainy Secrets of Jeopardy! Winners

It's all about learning how to time that buzzer.

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14 Ethereal Secrets of Skywriters

Typos are their biggest fear.

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10 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Zoos

Don't tap on the glass, or the zookeepers might follow you.

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11 Wisecracking Secrets of Stand-Up Comedians

When you meet them at a party, please don't ask for a joke.

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11 Secrets of Wildlife Photographers

Learn to think like an animal.

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13 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Dog Walkers

It's not always a walk in the park.

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12 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Yoga Teachers

There's a reason they don't want to touch your yoga mat.

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11 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Aquariums

On any given day, aquarium employees might be asked to swim with sharks, train sea lions, or poke a gassy sea horse.

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14 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of NYC Taxi Drivers

Be nice to them: A secret button under the dash can ruin your day in a hurry.

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13 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Hairdressers

They accept the reality that hair will be everywhere.

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14 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Sports Mascots

Yes, they can get fleas.

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12 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Museums

Sorry, they don't want your grandpa's ashtray collection.

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13 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Park Rangers

Don't be a "Code W."

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11 Revealing Secrets of Dermatologists

They do a lot more than remind you to wear sunscreen—they just might detect brain cancer.

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9 Secrets of Coroners and Medical Examiners

No, they don’t work in the middle of the night under a bare, swinging light bulb.

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12 Secrets of College Admissions Officers

Yes, @wastedeverynight87, yourTwitter address can make their decision much, much easier.

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16 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Stunt Performers

They have some of the most dangerous jobs in Hollywood—and an unusual idea of "fun."