Published on July 29, 2010 Peter Eramo, Jr.
A few weeks ago, I created a Top 10 List of what I think are the worst films to “win” the Academy Award for “Best Picture.” The terrific website ListVerse was kind enough to pick it up and what followed was a barrage of comments (over...
Published on July 28, 2010 Jamie Frater
I was recently browsing through the book store and a book I saw reminded me of an extremely popular list we published last year. Thus I decided to do this second list of medical myths. These are all misconceptions commonly heard by doctors and...
Published on July 27, 2010 magoopaintrock
Movies and spaghetti: two of life’s most reliable and satisfying joys. When spaghetti appears in a movie it can sometimes play an important part in the movie’s plot, style, or character depiction, and could have, as this list will...
Published on July 26, 2010 Dr. Matthew D. Zarzeczny, FINS
This list is a follow up to the previous list and once again features ten mysterious islands in fiction is reverse chronological order (as a historian, I tend to prefer showing how things change over time and potentially influence what comes...
Published on July 25, 2010 Jamie Frater
Ten books that led to wide scale death, destruction and evil governmental regimes - books that would have been better unwritten.
Published on July 25, 2010 jewditzsue
A cryptid is a creature who may be thought by some people to exist, but is not recognized by the scientific community. Cryptids appear frequently in folklore and mythology but - as you will see - tales of them appear still to this day. One...
Published on July 24, 2010 BimG
Having published so many sporting lists in the past it is a real surprise to find that we don't have one that covers the best moments in the most popular sports. With this list, the gap is filled. Be sure to add your own favorites to the...
Published on July 23, 2010 TyB
There are 23 species of crocodilians in the world. Usually, we think of these reptiles as being all the same; big head, short legs, many teeth and eternal appetite for whatever unfortunate creature falls into their reach (humans included)...
Published on July 22, 2010 valentinedragon
WARNING: this list contains some graphic images. Every so often, we'll come across strange and inexplicable conditions found in the human body. These are the mysteries science can't easily debunk, the kinds that defy natural...
Published on July 21, 2010 egee
Psychology has historically been considered the ugly stepchild of science. There are some legitimate reasons for this. First of all, the average person associates psychology with the kooky antics on on-screen therapists in various movies and...
Published on July 20, 2010 Dr. Matthew D. Zarzeczny, FINS
Islands have appeared in works of fiction since time immemorial (as you will see in item 1) and they are often the location of mysterious or unusual happenings. In tribute to the series finale of ABC's Lost and the opening of a new Island of...
Published on July 19, 2010 bassbait
I have watched quite a few films in my life, and the more I watch films, the more I wonder, what is the point of the films? I mean, sure, there are plenty of films that have obvious answers to your questions, but sometimes, a film comes around...
Published on July 18, 2010 valentinedragon
Just when you thought your nightmares were over, Listverse brings you yet another ten gruesome torture devices to make you cringe in your seat. These cruel instruments were commonly used throughout history to punish criminals, exert power over...
Published on July 17, 2010 valentinedragon
What is taboo for one culture is tradition for another. Many places all over the world will experience agonizing rites of passage in order to prove their faith, dexterity, and maturity, even at the risk of extreme pain. The dreadful sensation...
Published on July 16, 2010 FlameHorse
Back in our first year of existence, we published a list of the most stupid thieves. Nearly three years to the date later we have a second similar list - the most ridiculous criminal acts. We are certain you will love it - most especially...
Published on July 15, 2010 JFrater
Ten places around the world that are forbidden to people like you and me. Check out these weird and sometimes wonderful places that we can only dream of visiting.
Published on July 15, 2010 Nathaaan90
As a one-time professional singer, I understand how grueling live performances can be. But unlike all of the entries on this list, I survived my years in the spotlight. This list looks at twelve people who died in the midst of a performance.
Published on July 14, 2010 valentinedragon
What is it about bad movies we love so much? It’s perhaps the same interest that compels us to watch train wrecks, car crashes, and buildings implode. We’re just addicted to disasters. However, if the tides are right and the stars are...
Published on July 13, 2010 mjdolorico
From miraculous survivals to bizarre medical disorders, the medical world is crawling with astounding tales. Here’s just a sampling of the many stories the medical community has to offer. Feel free to add your own astonishing medical tales in...
Published on July 12, 2010 valentinedragon
Crazy is such an ugly word but how else can we describe these concepts? They each try to explain some aspect of our universe in a manner that just seems bizarre. Granted most things in the universe are odd already and we haven't even begun to...
