February 2008

Mon

February 25, 2008

492 Comments
This is a topic that we have long wondered about - do aliens exist and if so have they communicated with us or attempted to? Everyone has a strong opinion on this topic so I expect you will all be very vocal... Read more

Recent comment by Irishrem

I think mathematicly they must somwwhere in the universe, but they have never contavted us, because the universe is too...

Sun

February 24, 2008

106 Comments
Some of man's greatest discoveries have been made entirely by accident. If it weren't for many of these things, life would be very different for us. This is a list of the 10 greatest accidental... Read more

Recent comment by Well, Looky There … | THE STRATEGIC LEARNER

[...] finders were all looking for something else.  Check out this post by Nick Gillespie and a list from Listverse...

Sun

February 24, 2008

95 Comments
[WARNING: This list contains images and concepts that will offend] We are currently in the season of Lent which is traditionally a time of penitence and contemplation of the end of life. This season of 40... Read more

Recent comment by Mark Olsen

Wow! I think I would grab the Human Skull or the Corpse. I like watching creepy things. It will be...

Sat

February 23, 2008

606 Comments
No doubt a controversial question - this goes in to moral ground that other Your View lists have not so far. The question is whether the death penalty should be used or not. I have my own strong views on... Read more

Recent comment by jammy927

As long as there is any doubt as to who is guilty, (or, essentially, as long as humans are in...

Sat

February 23, 2008

88 Comments
Lists about misconceptions and common errors are always popular. This is our second list of common misconceptions covering a variety of topics. Some misconceptions have come about through mistranslations... Read more

Recent comment by Sina

the "hur" thing is not right... the Quran says "hur-al-ayn" which means women with big eyes... there are even parts...

Fri

February 22, 2008

286 Comments
Filmmakers are often accused of writing movies that give quick snippets and no real substance, but from time to time a truly great scene comes out that includes brilliant speech writing. This is a list of the... Read more

Recent comment by sal

any given sunday al pacino (inches speech)

Fri

February 22, 2008

73 Comments
I was sent these images in a recent email by a friend suggesting that they would make a good list - and I agree! These images are all truly amazing. If you want to get a closer look, click the image. ... Read more

Recent comment by Yet Another 10 Artistic Uses of Ordinary Things

[...] Carl Warner gets the top spot on this list for his brilliantly realistic photographs of landscapes, which are created...

Thu

February 21, 2008

163 Comments
James Bond movies are extremely popular and have been since the very beginning. They are full of intrigue, sex, gadgets, and money - what more could you want in a film?! For todays "your view" I want to know... Read more

Recent comment by Frojoe

Goldeneye. It spawned the greatest First Person Shooter of all time.

Thu

February 21, 2008

257 Comments
[WARNING: This list contains language that may offend some readers] Following on from our lists of unfortunately named products, we have our unfortunate placenames! Here are 10 rather awful placenames from... Read more

Recent comment by Amina

Sorry but Cocking Fuckborough isn't real. There's definitely no such village called that in England.

Amazing Facts About the Transit of Venus

By Patrick Weidinger

A transit in astronomical terms is when one heavenly body passes in front of another such that, as...

Truly Eccentric Organisms

By Emily Knowlton

Most species of organisms are unrecognized for their unique, versatile abilities, appearance and...

Controversial Pictures

By Bryan Johnson

The official definition of a controversy is an issue that involves a prolonged public dispute or...

People Whose Warnings Went Unheeded

By Patrick Weidinger

In Greek mythology, Cassandra was the daughter of King of Troy. She was so beautiful that the God...

Spectacular Natural Phenomena

By LordZB

Sometimes the modern world can lead to a feeling of disconnection between us and the natural world...

Male Oscar Snubs of the Past 15 Years

By Eric

Over the last 15 years, numerous men worthy of Oscar nominations have not been nominated, while...

Facts and Fibs About Pink Floyd

By Nic Swaner

Pink Floyd are one of, if not the most, well-known rock bands of the progressive rock genre...

Devastating Unnatural Disasters

By Daniel Fearn

This is a list of 10 of the worst disasters in our history, however the devastation caused by these...

Unpleasant Creatures Made Lovable By Cartoons

By George Khouri

Is there anything more gross than a cockroach? Is there anything more reviled than a rat? There are...

Interesting Facts About Beer and Wine

By Napoleon

Beer and wine have been called many things: delicious, evil, holy, unholy, addictive, and so on...

Cool Boxing Moves

By Rahat Haque

There is a lot to learn about the sweet science if you want to be a part of the fistic world. If...

Outstanding Neo-Noirs of the 2000s

By Tyler Searle

From the early 1940s to the late 1950s, “Film Noir” dominated Hollywood. It was an era...

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