10 Dirty Little Industry Secrets Most People Never Figure Out

Every industry has its secrets, and some of them are not so pleasant. In this listicle, we’ll explore some of the dirty little industry secrets that you probably never knew.

Fake Weight in Lipsticks

Some cosmetic companies put little weights in lipsticks to make them feel more expensive, so they can charge more.

Unprepared Professors

If it’s the first time a professor is teaching a course, there’s a good chance they’re just one lecture ahead of the rest of the class.

Careless Mail Sorters

Nobody who actually sorts mail cares about your package. The word “fragile” doesn’t stop them from throwing it 20ft into a metal container.

Cleaning Up for Inspections

When the health inspector shows up , there’s a mad scramble to clean the kitchen while they start the inspection in the dining/bar area of the restaurant.

Excel Runs the Country

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Locksmith Showmanship

Locksmiths can get into any lock/door within 30 seconds, but all the posturing and bringing out an impressive toolkit and hammer drill is just showmanship to prolong the call-out.

App Store Reviews

Apps use a tactic where "Yes" on the "do you like this app" prompt leads to the App Store for a review, while "No" redirects to internal complaints. This inflates the app rating by around one star.

Fake Homemade Baked Goods

Some bakeries falsely advertise that their baked goods are homemade, when in reality, they come from frozen sheets from suppliers.

Paying for Water

Paying for extra water when buying gravel/sand/stone from local pits/quarries that weigh the moistened material.

Consulting Confusion

In the consulting world, nobody really knows what they’re doing.

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