Occupations reflect the times: Jobs we have today didn’t exist years ago, and vice versa. Many past careers weren’t glamorous, and some are the worst professions in history. Let’s look at four foul jobs that no longer exist (and we couldn’t be more thrilled about it). Purple Dye Makers Dyeing clothes is so ordinary today that it’s hard to imagine a world where certain pigments are rare, but this was especially true for purple in generations past. Back in ancient times (first century CE), the hue of the royals was made by crushing thousands of snails, extracting their glands, and then heating the material in a pot full of brine for 10 days in an incredibly odorous process! Dripping Men Do you use the fat drippings from your roasts to make gravies or fry other foods? Since this liquid gold can add flavor to any dish, there was once an entire profession built around it. A dripping man back in Victorian England would go to homes and businesses to collect their fat to sell to the public. Childbed Linen Warehouse Keepers For much of history, women gave birth at home, not in a hospital. So, it’s not surprising that an industry arose during the 19th century to cater to this. According to an 1842 book of trades, there was a job for supplying, collecting, and cleaning bed linens specifically for birth. Honey Dippers, Toshers, and Purefinders In 19th century England, the country had recently seen an enormous boom in the population, and most of the available housing lacked flush toilets or sinks with running water. This meant more sewage found its way into the city streets — giving rise to three jobs we no longer see today. Honey dippers collected waste from homes, toshers scavenged sewers for valuable items to sell, and purefinders collected dog poop (to be used in the process of tanning leathers). The next time you get a case of “the Mondays” and question whether or not you like your job, consider this: Would you rather be crushing and boiling snails for 10 days instead? Probably not! Still, which jobs of our era will be considered weird history in the future? Unmasking Some of History’s Worst Jobs CAREERS YOU’LL BE GLAD ARE EXTINCT
In fact, yawning is so closely tied to our emotional state that experienced dog handlers have even started using it to their advantage. By actually making their dogs yawn, they can help the pups get into a more relaxed, attentive mindset. Pretty clever, if you ask me! But the real kicker? Yawning is contagious — not just for humans, but for us dogs, too. Studies have shown that when we see another canine let out a yawn, we’re much more likely to yawn right along with them. It’s like a chain reaction of relaxation. So, the next time you see your pup yawning, don’t just write it off as sleepiness. Take a closer look — that yawn could be telling you a whole lot more about how your furry friend is feeling. And hey, maybe even try yawning back. You might just find it’s the start of a beautiful, calming connection. –Sam
INGREDIENTS • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour • 1/2 cup ground turkey
• 1/2 tbsp olive oil • 1 egg
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In a large bowl, mix flour, turkey, oil, and egg. Knead dough into a ball. 3. Lightly flour your workspace and roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. 4. Place dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 5. Use a knife to score bite-size triangles into the dough. Don’t cut the shapes out. 6. Bake for 20 minutes. 7. After the treats have cooled, snap the triangles apart.
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