May 2008

Thu

May 22, 2008

479 Comments
Does being beautiful mean being a size 0?? I think not! While most children who develop eating disorders are between 11 and 13, studies have shown that 80% of 3rd through 6th graders are dissatisfied with... Read more

Recent comment by Pans skins also

Size 8-10 is NOT plus sized on a 5'10 frame dude.

Wed

May 21, 2008

348 Comments
Every now and then, certain movie characters (and the actors that played them) come along and capture the heart and imagination of millions of viewers worldwide. Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker; Sylvester... Read more

Recent comment by back pain

I love you stories and i hope it is possible to maintain them coming. Honestly it really is tough to...

Tue

May 20, 2008

112 Comments
From well before Biblical times, man has told amazing tales of giants. The likelihood of seeing a true giant was so slim that they have always been a part of folklore. But, thanks to modern record keeping... Read more

Recent comment by shamalon

Are these still the records or must this list be updated again?

Mon

May 19, 2008

215 Comments
Almost all of us have, at some time, been chided by a parent or grandparent who has been mislead by an old wives' tale. Their intentions are always good, but unfortunately they are misguided. There are... Read more

Recent comment by Doctor B

#2 is misleading itself. Ulcers are created by Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria. Ulcers aren't caused by food or stress.

Sun

May 18, 2008

28 Comments
It has been a couple of months since my last administrative update so it is fitting that there should be one this month as so much is happening. I hope you find this update useful and if you have any... Read more

Recent comment by sue

Good Luck Jamie.love pic no.8!

Sun

May 18, 2008

111 Comments
A waterfall is definitely one of the many awe inspiring wonders that nature has given us. They are, indeed, a sumptuous spectacle of the might of nature. There are many astoundingly beautiful waterfalls in... Read more

Recent comment by 10 More Awe-inspiring Waterfalls « waweru.net

[...] the first volume of this list, we covered the top ten awe-inspiring waterfalls. The objective was to present the...

Sat

May 17, 2008

183 Comments
The Simpsons has become a world phenomenon, with merchandise, television shows (19 seasons), and a movie. The characters are loved by young and old and many turns of phrase coined by the show have entered... Read more

Recent comment by Miguel

no carl, no lenny and no Mr. Burns!!! This list is a joke

Fri

May 16, 2008

157 Comments
The Devil has been playing with our minds for centuries. No matter what you call him, The Prince of Darkness, Lucifer, Old Scratch, Beelzebub, Mephistopheles...The Devil has been deeply rooted in our psyches... Read more

Recent comment by BurrelloSubmarine

No Walter Huston in "The Devil and Daniel Webster," Peter Cook in "Bedazzled," or Tom Waits in "Imaginarium of Dr....

Thu

May 15, 2008

121 Comments
Throughout history, quotes of famous people are often misrepresented. This happens for a variety of reasons - some original quotes are clumsy, some don't seem to match the style of language we expect of a... Read more

Recent comment by 15 Great Quotes From Voltaire

[...] really said was: “Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so too”. Read here for more on...

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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