Ultimate Top 10 Lists

Top 10 Misconceptions About The Catholic Church

Published on July 13, 2009 by JFrater

Having recently published our misconceptions list about Islam, I promised a commenter that I would also publish a list of misconceptions about the Catholic Church - of which there are millions. With this list I am honoring that promise. I have taken ten of the...

Religion | 160 Comments | Read more...

Top 15 Horror Films Of The 2000s

Published on July 12, 2009 by ColinH

I often here that modern horror movies are terrible and lack the originality and scare-factor of the films from the "Golden Age" of horror. Every decade produces terrible horror movies and great horror movies, and this decade is no different. So I present here...

Movies | 227 Comments | Read more...

10 Cases of American Intervention in Latin America

Published on July 11, 2009 by Gringo Joe

With the current political crisis in Honduras, American (US) foreign policy is looking to soften its historic reputation in the region by largely deferring negotiations to Latin American diplomats. While the Honduran economy relies heavily on remittances sent...

Politics | 104 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Misconceptions About Islam

Published on July 10, 2009 by The Duke Capone

In the words of Swiss journalist and author, Roger Du Pasquier "The West, whether Christian or dechristianised, has never really known Islam. Ever since they watched it appear on the world stage, Christians never ceased to insult and slander it in order to find...

Controversial Lists, Religion | 799 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Fascinating and Bizarre Disinterments

Published on July 9, 2009 by gabi319

[WARNING: Some images may disturb]Death, dying, burial, and exhumation: all subjects that fascinate and frighten. In this list, ten significant cases of exhumation (the act of digging up a corpse after burial) are discussed. Whether the subject...

Bizarre | 92 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Jazz Artists Who Died Young

Published on July 8, 2009 by warrrreagl

Previously we have published a list of people who died young, but it was not focused on musicians. Furthermore, when writing music lists it is all too easy to overlook jazz in favor of pop. This list corrects both omissions. In this list we look at ten great...

People | 73 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Classic Fantasy Movies of the 1980s

Published on July 7, 2009 by Elizabeth Kelly

In the '80s, it was easy to lose the sword and sorcery in the midst of all the laser guns. Sci-fi was getting a lot of attention with blockbusters like The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Blade Runner and Aliens. For the true fantasy fan though, there was...

Movies | 181 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Terrible Issues Facing Children Worldwide

Published on July 6, 2009 by rushfan

Children are the future and it is the responsibility of adults to protect them and ensure that they get the best footing in life. Unfortunately this is not always the case in many nations around the world - including our own! This list looks at ten of the worst...

Miscellaneous | 265 Comments | Read more...

10 Ancient Greek Writers You Should Know

Published on July 5, 2009 by egernunge

The ancient Greeks have had a massive influence on Western society. Numerous sciences and literary genres were founded by Greeks, and many of their writings have survived more or less complete. This list describes 10 of the most influential ancient Greek writers...

People | 115 Comments | Read more...

30 Incredibly Hilarious Sports Photos

Published on July 4, 2009 by JFrater

We have already done a list of well-timed (and mostly amusing) sports photos, so because it is a Saturday and the 4th of July, we thought it would be nice to have another fun list. This time we are not as concerned about the timing (though it is significant in...

Sports | 101 Comments | Read more...

10 More Mysteries That Remain Unsolved

Published on July 3, 2009 by JFrater

There can be no denying it - the unsolved mysteries lists are amongst the most popular on the site. Fortunately for us there are still millions of them to write about. The only problem now is finding new titles for the lists! For those that may be interested in...

Bizarre | 161 Comments | Read more...

5 Most Mind-Numbingly Atrocious State Songs

Published on July 2, 2009 by Elizabeth Kelly

There is no state song that's any good, really. There's probably not one person in the United States who actually loves their state song, much less that could actually sing their state's official song. The typical ones are loaded up with words like fertile and...

Humor | 166 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Most Popular Lists Ever

Published on July 1, 2009 by JFrater

Today is Listverse's second birthday! For that reason I have decided to do a list of our most popular lists since we opened our cyber-doors two years ago. You may be quite surprised by some of the items on this list and I am hoping that it will...

Miscellaneous | 144 Comments | Read more...

10 Best Uses Of Classical Music In Classic Cartoons

Published on June 30, 2009 by STLMo

I grew up watching Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry, and Popeye cartoons, because they were regularly shown on the independent stations here in St. Louis. (Disney cartoons weren’t readily available unless the Sunday night Wonderful World of Disney show featured one of...

Music | 126 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Bizarre TV Shows For Kids

Published on June 29, 2009 by egernunge

Some children's shows on TV teach the children about colors, numbers and the alphabet. Some will just leave them scarred for life. Many of these shows have been broadcast in several countries - I've only listed the country of origin.

Entertainment | 176 Comments | Read more...

10 Must-See American Documentaries

Published on June 28, 2009 by DavidP

The following list compiles ten of the best documentary films relating to the United States, released in the last 25 years. The documentaries here are shown in no particular order. Be sure to add your own favorites to the comments.

Entertainment | 120 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Unbelievable Vintage Cigarette Posters

Published on June 27, 2009 by JFrater

This week, President Obama signed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - an act which outlaws flavored cigarettes (like clove) and the use of terms such as "mild" or "light". There is definitely irony in this as Obama is known to smoke. In memory...

Miscellaneous | 143 Comments | Read more...

8 Scandalous Michael Jackson Moments

Published on June 26, 2009 by JFrater

Michael Jackson who has featured on this site in the past died on Thursday, June 25. Therefore, as an odd tribute to his talent as a musician, we have put together this list of the most bizarre and scandalous moments in his 50 years.

Controversial Lists, People | 415 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Fascinating Facts About Sex

Published on June 25, 2009 by JFrater

[Warning: some images on this list are not work safe] Sex is one of life's pleasures and it is practiced by most people at least once in their lifetime. This list takes a look at some more unusual facts about sex and sex related topics. Feel...

Miscellaneous | 133 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Fascinating And Notable Lobotomies

Published on June 24, 2009 by Blogball

The first documented case of psychosurgery was in 1888 by Swiss psychiatrist Gottlieb Burckhardt. He claimed success in 50% of patients (3 of 6) Burckhardt was met with overt criticism from his contemporary medical colleagues. The next attempt at this type of...

Health | 113 Comments | Read more...

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FATSEXY: AND, Mary most certainly sinned in her life, it’s right there in the Bible, when she tells Jesus to...
jfrater: @FATSEXY (153): I think it was Jesus who granted the ability to forgive sins to men: When he had said this,...
FATSEXY: Mary was not born without sin.
norkio: @fredlester, American here, not liberal, former Republican. I hate George Bush because he was an idiot and an...
FATSEXY: Also: **Then there is the Eastern Catholic Church (not to be confused with the Orthodox which is a different...
berlyouellette: From the movies I have seen I agree for the most part, but thank you for a few recommendations. I...
Becky: Mary was not born of a virgin birth herself. She was born without sin. Big difference.
Ilana: A nice list, for the most part well-researched. Too bad the comments had to devolve into the oppression...