1001 Ways to Make Money If You Dare (31 page)

184 SELL YOUR EGGS.
When it comes to selling your baby-making equipment, the ladies have a tougher time than the fellas. True, egg donors are better paid than sperm salesmen (making up to 5 grand), but they must undergo hormone therapy and outpatient surgery to earn their dough. It's important to talk to your doctor about the potential risks, and to find a reputable fertility clinic to handle your donation.

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185 BECOME A SURROGATE MOTHER.
They say your body is a temple. In this case, it's more like a vessel. Acting as a surrogate is a noble service but a physically and emotionally taxing experience. While profitable, this is one undertaking that you definitely shouldn't pursue for money alone. Talk to your doctor if you're interested (and fertile).

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186 TAKE PART IN AN EXPERIMENTAL DRUG TRIAL.
This is a tricky one. Best-case scenario: you wind up in the placebo group and get paid to take some sugar pills. And then there's the chance you develop serious medical complications due to a bad drug or interaction (“Look, Ma, I've got three nipples!”). At
ClinicalCollection.com
, you can sign up to receive an e-mail notice every time there is a trial in your area.

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187 PARTICIPATE IN A SMOKING CESSATION CLINIC.
News-flash: smoking cigarettes is bad for you. With millions of people trying to kick butts, doctors are constantly researching ways to aid struggling smokers. To test the effectiveness, medical professionals pay smokers to try their method of quitting. Not only will you receive a stipend, but you'll also save money in the long run when you no longer have to shell out your hard-earned cash for a pack o' smokes.

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188 TAKE PART IN A STRESS STUDY.
Work is usually stressful, but this is a job where you're actually supposed to get stressed — so that the guys in white lab coats can observe how stress affects the body. These can be hard to come by, so if you're interested in taking part in one of these studies, contact as many hospitals as possible to get your name on a list of potential guinea pigs.

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189 COMPLETE A STUDY ABOUT DEPRESSION.
The bad economy is enough to make anybody feel the blues. Earn money off this misery by participating in studies run by medical companies that want to take advantage of others' sadness. The money earned should help solve your depression.

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