From Madness to Magic: The Most Controversial (and Coveted) Company Rules Worldwide

Office Thermostat Decided by Pet Lizard

Yes, you read that right. A quirky content agency in Portland lets their office bearded dragon, named Kelvin, determine the thermostat settings. If Kelvin lies under the heat lamp for more than 15 minutes, it means the room is too cold and they raise the temperature.

This oddball rule began as a joke but turned into a strangely effective climate compromise. Employees find it funny, unifying, and even comforting. “Kelvin Watch” updates are shared in Slack like weather forecasts. And somehow, having a reptile in charge cooled down all the thermostat-related arguments—literally.

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