22. Petroleum Engineer - $130,280

22. Petroleum Engineer - $130,280

Make no mistake about it; this is a gritty job which happens in unpleasant conditions and involves a lot of physical labor. If you want a six-figure job which you can achieve with only a bachelor's degree, though, then petroleum engineer is one you'll have to consider.

Not all of this job involves being in contact with oil. Some of the time, you'll be in the office trying to identify potential new sources of oil to drill for, or devising strategy to extract more oil from a well which is already in use. Gas comes into the equation too, so it's probably helpful if you don't smoke! The peak time to get into this industry was 2014 when fracking was new, and opportunities seemed to be opening up. Now, most jobs are taken. That's not to say things won't change again in the future, so you could always get the degree and see what happens.

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Did You Know...

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Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.

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So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.

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Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.

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