For decades, “Wall Street” has served as shorthand for great wealth, flashiness, excess, and, of course, greed. In the decades since Michael Douglas famously extolled the value of avarice, the nation’s relationship with Wall Street has had its up and … Read more
When picturing a job that could also be a synonym for “tough,” two words have to come to mind: Navy SEALs. These military figures have earned in almost mythical stature due to both larger-than-life media portrayals and the fact that … Read more
Whether there is a fire that needs to be extinguished; an ill-fated victim that needs to be rescued from a disaster, emergency, or accident; a casualty that needs medical aid; or a hazardous material that needs handling, people can always … Read more
There are a few occupations where you can expect to take a few licks. Your body will be on the receiving end of some hard contact if you’re working construction, for one. The same if you’re a farmer or any … Read more
In the spring of 1983, Casio released one of the most groundbreaking watches of the 20th century: the G-Shock. Designed to withstand the kind of blows that would disrupt or break most normal watches, it wasn’t too many years before … Read more
Is there any more satisfying cinematic moment than the ending of a courtroom drama? The noble lawyer, who has staked their career on the outcome, gives a rousing closing argument and for a few minutes your faith in justice is … Read more
All the hard work and years of stress have paid off. The all-nighters, the missed meals, the total abandonment of the faintest semblance of a social life have led to this: your kid is on their way to medical school. … Read more
Nursing is one of the hardest but least glamorous jobs around. Nurses save lives, deal with an onslaught of crises every day, and comfort families, usually never leaving their feet for more than a few minutes on a 12-hour shift. … Read more
For people who spend their days traveling through the wild blue yonder, it can sometimes feel like they are disconnected from normal life. With the rapidly passing landscapes below and the frequent crossing of time zones, frequent flyers exist on … Read more
The United States Special Forces are among the most highly trained and uniquely capable military personnel of any nation on earth. Each branch of the military has its own division that is “organized, trained, and equipped to conduct and support … Read more
