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Saturation divers do construction and demolition work at depths up to 1,000 feet or more, and must spend weeks living in a pressurized environment.

The Weird, Dangerous, Isolated Life of the Saturation Diver

One of the world's most hazardous jobs is known for its intense pressure.

Jen Banbury May 9, 2018

Visitors can view a slice of the fatberg from behind two layers of protective glass.

How a Museum Cares for a Giant Chunk of Dried-Out Fat

A conservator shares the nitty-gritty details about taking a fatberg from the sewer to an exhibition.

Jessica Leigh Hester February 16, 2018

Astronaut Scott Kelly inside the Cupola, a special module in the International Space Station that provides a 360-degree view of Earth.

space exploration

Exit Interview: Scott Kelly, an Astronaut Who Spent a Year in Space

It's very easy to lose things on the International Space Station.

David Plotz November 9, 2017

A selection from the Beatles exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Library and Archives, on a nearby campus, houses the Hall's artifacts and research materials.

A Day in the Life of a Rock 'n' Roll Librarian

It's not all finding secret notes from Keith Richards... but some of it is.

Cara Giaimo November 6, 2017

Not the family's actual house.

Perhaps You'd Like to Work as a Nanny in This Haunted Scottish Home

The gig may include ghosts, but it also comes with a $63,000 salary.

Michael Waters June 15, 2017

This dog is not qualified for the job, but you might be!

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Professional Cat Cuddler?

An Irish clinic is hiring for the internet's perfect job.

Eric Grundhauser May 25, 2017

Libraries have long played an important role in rock 'n' roll consciousness, as in the Tears for Fears video for "Head Over Heels."

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Is Looking for a Librarian

For those about to apply—we salute you.

Cara Giaimo May 8, 2017

Kevin Giddings, his cat, and some satisfied customers.

The Many Possible Reasons British People Hire Chimney Sweeps for Their Weddings

Something old, something new, something borrowed, and a guy in a top hat covered in soot.

Cara Giaimo April 20, 2017

A brown rat in Paris.

The 'Forgotten' Ratcatchers of Paris Go on Strike

"They only want to be recognized," a representative said.

Cara Giaimo March 15, 2017

Shopping at the Mall of America.

The Mall of America Is Looking for a Writer-in-Residence

Must be willing to deeply immerse in the Mall's atmosphere.

Sarah Laskow February 20, 2017

It’s very delicate work.

You Can Apply Now to Be an Apprentice Globe Maker in London

Hand-paint the world at Bellerby and Co.

Abi Inman January 31, 2017

The hermitage in question, with the chapel in the foreground.

This Austrian Town Is Hiring a Professional Cave Hermit

Saalfelden wants someone to live in their 350-year-old hermitage.

Cara Giaimo January 13, 2017

Anne Rice, author of the acclaimed <em>The Vampire Chronicles</em>

Anne Rice Talks Inspiration, Atlantis, and, Yes, Vampires

An interview with the famed author ahead of the release of her upcoming novel "Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis."

Mariana Zapata November 18, 2016

Exit Interview: I Played With LEGO for a Living

A former LEGO master model builder talks about taking toys seriously.

Ella Morton September 6, 2016

What It's Like to Be an Underwater Crime Scene Investigator

Welcome to CSI: Lakes, Rivers, and Oceans.

Ella Morton July 22, 2016

A block of Park Slope brownstones, circa 1974.

The ‘Brownstone Detective’ Who Digs Up Dirt on New York Homes

Wondering if someone got murdered in your house? Ask Brian Hartig.

Cara Giaimo July 6, 2016

Turn Extreme Camping into a Career as a Wilderness Guide

Start by sleeping outside.

Eric Grundhauser June 6, 2016

Get Out of the Office and Into the Trees as an Urban Arborist

Cities all over the world are looking for daring people to care for the canopies.

Eric Grundhauser May 17, 2016