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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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