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Ice cream trucks have been delivering treats to beat the heat for decades. Get the inside scoop of what life is like behind the wheel of one of these trucks.

Jake Rossen






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They still use CB radios, but mostly just to talk trash. They also can't pick up hitchhikers (but you probably already guessed that).

Jake Rossen


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Librarians can help you with everything from finding your next great read to filling out your taxes. But they have a couple of patron pet peeves—and at least one involves bacon.

Lela Nargi




Being a TSA agent means plenty of job stress.

Cats are a nightmare and that block of cheese in your luggage can look remarkably like a bomb. Learn more about life as a TSA agent.

Jake Rossen