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Weirdest Job in Every State

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16. Kansas
> Weirdest job: Dog food taster

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17. Kentucky
> Weirdest job: Mine shuttle car operator

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18. Louisiana
> Weirdest job: Bridge and lock tender

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19. Maine
> Weirdest job: Shoe machine operator

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20. Maryland
> Weirdest job: Crime scene cleaner

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