Ultimate Top 10 Lists

Top 10 Bizarre Relationships in Children’s Media

Published on December 12, 2009 by KellyR

Ahh... love... it's everywhere, and children's media is no exception, in fact, sometimes the couples that are in love in these pieces of children's media are as weird as they come. I've taken the liberty of sorting out some of the weirdest ones and listing them...

Entertainment | 25 Comments | Read more...

10 Incredibly Significant Moments In History

Published on December 11, 2009 by dbezan

Ten Great Moments in the (Recorded) History of Civilization. The ten periods of history which saw the most rapid advances in human achievement or quality of life. These are all events that have contributed to the forming of society as we know it today - even...

History | 206 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Best Books For Inquiring Minds

Published on December 10, 2009 by JFrater

We have done a number of previous book lists that have featured some very popular books. It seems, with Christmas just around the corner, that we ought to do a special list of books that are perfect as gifts for the kinds of people that frequent out site - people...

Literature | 117 Comments | Read more...

15 Quite Bizarre Factlets

Published on December 9, 2009 by JFrater

We have recently presented two lists of fascinating factlets (a word I am still not entirely convinced is real) but, in light of the popularity of both bizarre lists and fact lists, we have put together this special list of factlets which are from the dark and...

Miscellaneous | 258 Comments | Read more...

10 Most Important Vice Presidents of the US

Published on December 8, 2009 by TonyR

This list is not ranking who was the "best" or "worst" or "greatest" vice-president. It is exclusively concentrated on which vice-presidents were most influential in regards to the evolution of the office. Subjects such as political ideology and personal...

People | 169 Comments | Read more...

10 Delights To Try Before You Die

Published on December 7, 2009 by FlameHorse

More accurately the title is Ten Foods, Drinks, and Destinations to Try Before You Die. I don't presume that you are about to die, but let's consider our mortality with a generous measure of humor. As Marcus Aurelius said, "Death smiles at us all. What...

Travel | 261 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Emotional Olympic Moments

Published on December 6, 2009 by Dash

"Great is the victory, but the friendship is all the greater", said Emil Zatopek when asked about the Olympic Games. The Olympics have become a magnet for all that is good within the human spirit. We look at ten moments in the history of the games when the...

Sports | 196 Comments | Read more...

10 More Bizarre Music Videos

Published on December 5, 2009 by ianz09

Listverse commonly plays host to things bizarre, musical, cinematic, and on one particular list, all of the above. Top 10 Bizarre Music Videos saw it's fair share of attention, but never a sequel. I have compiled a list of 10 more odd and sometimes disturbing...

Music | 160 Comments | Read more...

10 Vilest Villains of Fictional Literature

Published on December 4, 2009 by FlameHorse

Villains - we all love to hate them. Without wicked characters, most books would be extremely dull. This list looks at ten of the most vile of the vile villains to grace the pages of literary works.

Literature | 264 Comments | Read more...

Christmas Competition Again

Published on December 3, 2009 by JFrater

Since we last published our Christmas Competition rules we have had a huge influx of entries. The prizes are great (espeicially since the new iPod Nano now includes a video camera!). This is just a little reminder that there are but a few weeks to enter...

Administration | 20 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Martial Arts From Outside The Orient

Published on December 3, 2009 by Joshua the Samurai

When someone says “Martial Arts,” it conjures images of ancient Chinese warriors locked in combat or Samurai and Ninjas fighting it out in a bamboo forest. While it's true the most popular martial arts originate from either Japan, China or elsewhere in Asia...

Miscellaneous | 158 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Bathroom Reads

Published on December 2, 2009 by Dash

It is during the process of excretion that a book seems most useful for some people. Somehow many in our modern culture has embraced the idea of reading while using the toilet. We take a look at some books which are tailor made for that purpose. The subjects range...

Literature | 219 Comments | Read more...

10 Largest Robberies in History

Published on December 1, 2009 by Iakhovas

Most men have probably had a fantasy or two about pulling off a “once in a lifetime” kind of heist worth millions. Fortunately, most of us are sane enough not to let it get further than a thought. Below are a few men who were not. The only criteria for entry...

Crime | 125 Comments | Read more...

15 Truly Bizarre Creatures

Published on November 30, 2009 by superbloop

The world is full of strange creatures. From vertebrates to invertebrates, there are many creatures on the earth that are unlike any other. Here we are presenting 15 creatures, in no particular order, that definitely stand out as extraordinary

Bizarre | 176 Comments | Read more...

10 Worst Moments in US History

Published on November 29, 2009 by 7raul7

This list is a response to the one published a couple of days ago with the topic of ’10 great moments’ in American history. A lot of people objected and asked for a list with ’10 worst moments’ in American history. So here it is, just to present both sides...

History | 599 Comments | Read more...

20 More Fascinating Factlets

Published on November 28, 2009 by NiMur90

Normally I reserve the lists on facts and myths to myself, but this one, recently sent in, was so interesting that I have decided to make an exception in this case. Be sure to share your own favorite factlets with us in the comments.

Miscellaneous | 130 Comments | Read more...

10 Residents of the Capuchin Catacombs

Published on November 27, 2009 by MouseintheHouseMI

Being inspired by a radio show discussing the art and architecture of Italy, I stumbled upon the Capuchin Catacombs during a Google Internet vacation. Initially, I took a virtual tour of the catacombs out of morbid curiosity. It did not take long before that...

Bizarre | 88 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Unusual Cat Breeds

Published on November 26, 2009 by ladymiranoy

Cats have been associated with humans for at least 9,500 years, and are currently the most popular pet in the world. Cat owners know both how sweet and how mean they can be, but the cat world is more than squealing over kittens. Genetics and selective breeding...

Nature | 161 Comments | Read more...

10 Great Moments in US History

Published on November 25, 2009 by SharonE

This week is thanksgiving week in the US, so it seems fitting that we should have a list especially for our American readers. This list looks at 10 of the great moments in the history of the US - ten of the reasons that you are giving thanks this week. These are...

History | 417 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Firsts in Feature Films

Published on November 24, 2009 by Sam27

Although this list has some overlap with a previous one, it concerns feature films alone, and I felt that Listverse needed to have a list like this compiling the first films to achieve things that are commonplace today. Enjoy, and please comment! This list is in...

Movies | 108 Comments | Read more...

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