1001 Ways to Make Money If You Dare (140 page)

873 BE A TOUR GUIDE AT A LOCAL PLACE OF INTEREST.
Love history? Why not make some money off that passion. There are tourist locales in every city in the United States, and all of them need someone thoroughly educated in the role that they've played in history. To find a tourist trap near you, check out
www.fodors.com
.

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874 READY A FOREIGNER FOR THE CITIZENSHIP EXAM.
Hate to break it to you, but the questions on the U.S. citizenship exam are harder than you'd think. Testees have to answer questions like “How many stripes are there on the U.S. flag?” “What INS form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen?” and “What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?” You'll not only be earning some Benjamins, but educating yourself about American history as well.

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875 GIVE DRIVING LESSONS.
This may be scary, but really how bad can it be? Most kids today have spent so much time pretending to drive on their PS2s and Wiis that teaching them how to drive in the real world should be a breeze. Even so, it's probably a good idea to start them out in a deserted parking lot.

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876 TEACH A CLASS AT A RETIREMENT HOME.
You may not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, but you can teach seniors. Seniors need to keep their minds and bodies active, so anything from English literature to quilting is up for grabs. Find a retirement home near you at
www.retirementhomes.com
.

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877 SHOW PEOPLE HOW TO KNIT.
It seems like everyone's knitting nowadays, so pick up those needles and teach someone how to knit one, pearl two. After all, the people you teach will be helping the local economy when those potholders, sweaters, and scarves are sold at local craft fairs. For all things knitting, check out
http://knitting.about.com
.

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878 RUN A HOME-ECONOMICS COURSE.
With the rigorous restructuring of school systems' curriculum based on standardized testing, subjects like home economics have been cut in favor of an emphasis on math and reading. While this restructuring may help with test scores, it leaves students in the dark about real-world skills. Offer your cooking, cleaning, and sewing skills to students who want to know how to run an organized home.

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