1001 Ways to Make Money If You Dare (22 page)

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126 GIVE TOURS OF STARS' HOMES.
Know the neighborhoods of the rich and famous? Or perhaps you're privy to the fact that some stars own vacation homes in your quaint little town (you know them — always trying to “get away from it all”). Whatever the case, charge some cash to guide people through the abodes of A-listers (or less money if all you know are the whereabouts of D-listers' duplexes).

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127 LEAD A HAUNTED TOUR.
Set up tours that showcase all of your town's scary stories. If your city lacks interesting urban legends, you can always make some up. As long as you lead the tours in the dark with a flashlight shining on your face, the tourists will
have
to believe you.

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128 TAKE PHOTOS OF TOURISTS.
Are you sick of tourists making a mockery of your historical landmarks? Well, there's not much you can do about that (besides giving them wrong directions); however, you can profit off their infatuation for having their picture taken. Just hang out there, take their picture for a profit, and bite your tongue.

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129 BECOME A PAPARAZZO.
You have a penchant for taking pictures, but can't seem to make any cash off of your captures. Maybe's time to ditch your conscience and that hunt for credibility. Lose the 'tude, you Leibovitz wannabe, and start snapping shots for
US Weekly, In Touch
, and the
National Enquirer
. All you have to risk is your integrity — and getting punched in the face by Russell Crowe.

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130 SELL YOUR BALLOON SCULPTURES.
Internet sites like
www.balloonmodels.com
provide you with instructional videos on how to create balloon animals. Put up ads on craigslist to be the entertainment at people's next party. The only drawback is becoming addicted to using your helium machine to make your voice high.

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131 FACE PAINT FOR A FEE.
Young kids are suckers for face paint, and you can profit off of their love of looking like cats. Set up a station outside of local schools or in the park, but be careful that you don't look sketchy. (We highly recommend the face painting be done out in the open.)

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