Some little-known facts about the hardships of being a flight attendant. Also, that bumpy ride you had is really nothing. Quit complaining.

Of all the drinks we serve, Diet Coke takes the most time to pour—the fizz takes forever to settle at 35,000 feet. In the time it takes me to pour a single cup of Diet Coke, I can serve three passengers a different beverage. So even though giving cans to first-class passengers is a big no-no, you’ll occasionally spy 12 ounces of silver trimmed in red sitting up there.

10 Shocking Secrets of Flight Attendants – Mental Floss.