These days we can earn extra cash or make full time income with almost anything. The list of side hustle ideas I share below are just a few ideas that are in existence. They are strange and unusual but genius ways to earn income on the side and many are participating in these activities for that same reason. Maybe you will find something you would like to try your self.

10 Strange And Unusual Side Hustle Ideas To Try!

1. Test Food Products

Food testing companies also know as Sensory Testing Companies, pay testers good money to try food products. You can earn cash, incentives and free food. Some companies may send you products to test and keep or you will need to travel to food testing sites, which is usually in your local areas.

2. Professional Cuddler

This may sound strange and seem awkward for most but there are people who work as professional cuddlers. They are paid to cuddle others and the act is therapeutic to some. You can make up to 40K a year as a professional cuddler. There are multiple sites and companies that hire cuddlers and you are considered an Independent contractor.

3. Living Statue

If you are great at standing still for an hour or more then you can earn extra cash as a Living Statue performer. Many performers in this area work in busy, crowded areas such as cities. You can work independently or with a company.

4. Rent Your Friendship

If you are an out going, people person you can rent out your time as a friend. People will pay for you to spend time with them. Whether it is to attend events such as weddings, parties, games etc. you can earn extra money being a good friend for the day.

5. Sell Your Hair

Hair is a hot commodity and is always in high demand. People will spend hundreds to thousands of dollar for hair. If you have hair to spare then yes you can sell your hair for cash. There is good money to be made, we are talking $500 or more for a loc of your hair!

6. Stand On line

Do you hate waiting on long lines? Well you are not alone, many people just do not have the time and patience to wait on line.  Now a days, you can actually make a business out of standing in line for others. Get paid to stand on line at the busiest times of the year, such as Black Fridays, Christmas, Thanksgiving etc. Or even for a broadway show for tickets.

7. Sell Blood Plasma

You can donate your blood plasma and earn $400 a month in extra cash. The range in compensation is based on how much you are able to donate, so realistically you may earn between $20-$50 per donation. This goes to helping to treat chronic diseases such as hemophilia, genetic lung disease and primary immunodeficiency.

8. Donate Excrement (Stool)

Although this sound very odd and yucky, you can earn money by donating your stool! Donors earn $40 per stool donated and go through rigorous screening which include blood and stool testing. You will have to be extremely healthy. This does help to save lives!

9. Rent Your Drone

If you own a drone you can rent it out to earn extra cash. These days you can rent out almost anything that you own for cash. To learn more about this opportunity read Earn Money By Hiring Out Your Drone

10. Sell Your Ideas

If you are someone who love coming up with great ideas or inventions then you can sell those ideas for thousands! You can get paid for simply sharing your idea on improving a product or creating new product.

There are so many ways to earn additional income and these are just a few of them. Yes there are some odd and shocking things people are doing to make a living legally! Look out for more to come! Also check out

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