July 2008

Thu

July 24, 2008

Bizarre

10 Bizarre Theories And The Facts Surrounding Them
623 Comments
Previously we posted a list on conspiracy theories, but the items on this list are not really suited to that genre. This is a list of bizarre theories or beliefs that many people subscribe to - with a list of... Read more

Recent comment by CJ

The fact that a large number of people buy a theory is not enough to make it true. Also,...

Wed

July 23, 2008

Music

10 of the Greatest Edith Piaf Songs
133 Comments
What name comes up more in the topic of French music than Edith Piaf? Many cultured musicians would answer: none. Born Edith Giovanna Gassion, this Parisian rose would eventually become known as "La Môme... Read more

Recent comment by Floy O'Neal

I thought Edith sang O MELODIE DO AMOR

Wed

July 23, 2008

Crime & Mystery

10 More Unsolved Mysteries of the World
436 Comments
There is no doubt that some of our most popular lists are ones which revolve around mystery and intrigue. Fortunately for us all, there is no end to the number of weird and wonderful mysteries in the world... Read more

Recent comment by venkat

good superb presentation

Tue

July 22, 2008

Movies

Top 11 Great Gay Interest Movies
261 Comments
So many genres of film making have been covered on the site, but one certainly sticks out for its lack of representation - and this, finally, is it. These are films that are not designed to promote or condemn... Read more

Recent comment by Robert

Quite a few omissions and some of the inclusions are subjective, far more powerful than some of these were...

Sun

July 20, 2008

People & Politics

10 Famous People Who Married Their Cousins
211 Comments
In some places, marriage to the first cousin is illegal - in others it is advised! Through history there have been many famous people who, for reasons known only to them, have married within the family. This... Read more

Recent comment by summertacks

Well, Jerry's career was almost destroyed after marrying Myra. It could be tolerated in some communities, but not for someone...

Sat

July 19, 2008

Bizarre

Top 10 Bizarre Sleep Disorders
265 Comments
Sleep is something we all do - mostly every day (except on all nighters reading Listverse or studying) and for most people it is one of the great pleasures in life. But sadly, for many people, with sleep... Read more

Recent comment by de

This comment was meant as a reply to the comment above this one. Screwed up.

Sat

July 19, 2008

Entertainment

Top 10 Most Popular ’90s Cartoons
343 Comments
While I am not a huge fan of cartoons - adult or otherwise, I have seen most of the ones on this list and do have many fond memories of watching cartoons as a child. I hope this list will be a nice trip down... Read more

Recent comment by VK

Ya i also think da same....... i hope they take us seriously ..... :D

Fri

July 18, 2008

Listverse Extras

Your View: Who Has Done The Most Good
365 Comments
To help us reverse some of the negative comments in recent "your view" topics, we are going to do a positive your view - we are going to look at which one man or woman has contributed the most to the... Read more

Recent comment by ngips

i suggest that there should 'like' and 'dislike' buttons after every comment.Without them, arguments would just drag on until they...

Thu

July 17, 2008

Leisure & Travel

10 Amazing Latin American Vacations
87 Comments
For those of you enjoying summer vacations, and for those us making plans for our vacation when winter ends, here is a great list of places to visit in Latin America. If you can't visit Europe, it doesn't... Read more

Recent comment by Top 10 Unique Latin American Experiences | Top Cool 10 Lists

[...] few years ago I submitted a list of interesting Latin American holiday destinations. In an uncertain economy, travelers from...

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By William Carroll

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