June 2008

Fri

June 20, 2008

People & Politics

5 Prominent People Put On Trial After Their Death
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Throughout the history of law, there have been trials of animals, convictions (and even occasional executions) of innocent people. Not so well known are these five cases of people put on trial after they were... Read more

Recent comment by secure loan

Wow ditzakezu egindako beste behin. Zenbait fantastic Xehetasunak hemen. Izan duzu ...

Fri

June 20, 2008

People & Politics

Top 20 Pithy Political Passages
115 Comments
In November this year, a vitally important election will take place. The outcome of that election will determine the next Prime Minister of New Zealand. With that in mind, here is a list of 20 pithy... Read more

Recent comment by arturbarrera

In agreement with Alexis Tocqueville: I approve of it (the liberty of the press) more by evil it prevents that...

Thu

June 19, 2008

Fact & Fiction

Top 20 Cool Facts About New Zealand
416 Comments
As most of you will now know, I am living in New Zealand (the place of my birth). Before leaving the UK I decided that I would write a list specifically about my home land. It has taken a while to get to it – but... Read more
— by Jamie Frater

Recent comment by Auperman

Can I just say that this is my favourite list on Listverse? It is because I am biased and come...

Wed

June 18, 2008

Listverse Extras

Your View: Should Gay Marriage Be Legal
1,325 Comments
This is a topic which keeps coming up again and again in the press as various countries, cities, and states legalize or debate the legalizing of same-sex marriage. So it seems like a good topic for debate on... Read more

Recent comment by NotYouu

for everyone what says that god wouldnt aprove does it not say that everyone is equal in gods eyes :?...

Wed

June 18, 2008

People & Politics

Top 10 Sole Survivors Of A Plane Crash
154 Comments
When one hears the words “sole survivor” it tends to conjure up many feeling and emotions. For the families and loved ones hearing that there is only one person alive, and then holding out hope that just... Read more

Recent comment by datingmanj

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Tue

June 17, 2008

Miscellaneous

8 Types Of Dragons You Have Never Heard Of
152 Comments
This is a list of dragons that you may not have heard of before. I’m not including the famous Welsh Red Dragon, the English one (a.k.a. the wyvern), or the various Chinese dragons (the Loong) because most... Read more

Recent comment by Boss

Actually, the naga is the hindi word for snake.

Mon

June 16, 2008

Science & Nature

Another 10 Bizarre (And Stupid) Patents
127 Comments
Some time ago we did a list of the 15 most bizarre patents. Fortunately for us, there are millions of them around - so we have put together another list! These are all patented in the US patent office (some... Read more

Recent comment by anon

"The inventor is a woman – which gives weight to my conclusion." The author of this list is quite a redneck

Sun

June 15, 2008

Entertainment

Top 9 Coolest Movie Bouncers of All Time
133 Comments
[WARNING: Some scenes and text may offend] If your job description includes being able to thrash someone within an inch of their miserable lives and doing so with impunity while enjoying the odd drink on the... Read more

Recent comment by Michael Kuhr

Where the hell is Michael Kuhr??!

Sat

June 14, 2008

Bizarre

20 Historical Oddities You Probably Don’t Know
212 Comments
I love these little lists of oddities and was thrilled when this one was sent in to me. I have to confess that I didn't know most of the things on this list. The ones that seem the strangest or most unlikely... Read more

Recent comment by sad

It was 12th point, sorry.

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

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

Devastating Unnatural Disasters

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

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