November 2008

Sun

November 30, 2008

Miscellaneous

Top 15 Tips For Saving Thousands On Your Bills
98 Comments
Saving money is the hot word at the moment as the world economy gulps for air. Here I give tips on how you could save thousands by making a few changes to your home and lifestyle. The items are listed in no particular... Read more

Recent comment by Jim

I did this math when US gas prices went over $4 a few years ago. It almost always makes...

Thu

November 27, 2008

Movies

10 Best Movies About Substance Abuse
220 Comments
The subject is still a touchy one when it comes to Hollywood. There is a fine line between glamorizing alcohol and drugs while at the same time conveying the moral and legal ramifications associated with using them... Read more

Recent comment by peter8172

How about "North Dallas Forty" (Football, injuries, prescription pain killer abuse)

Thu

November 27, 2008

Leisure & Travel

10 Notable Stops on the Historic Route 66
102 Comments
Route 66 was once the Main Street of America. It was officially decommissioned on June 27, 1985, but continues to draw a certain sort of traveler. If you like friendly people, small towns, and history, Route 66 has a... Read more

Recent comment by Jonathan

the pier is still there. its 2011

Wed

November 26, 2008

History

Top 10 Lost Rules Of Etiquette
357 Comments
Etiquette used to be the glue that held society together. It enabled people to get on with friends and neighbors without causing offense or harm. Sadly, these days it has mostly gone by the wayside. This list is of... Read more

Recent comment by M~

Actually, she is correct, Prince Harry's formal name is Prince Henry of Wales.

Wed

November 26, 2008

Movies

Top 10 Star Wars Spoofs
114 Comments
I absolutely LOVE the Star Wars trilogies (yes, trilogies, plural—I thoroughly enjoyed Eps 1-3, so sue me) but aren’t so much of a Star Wars nerd to take them TOO seriously. What follows are some of the best spoofs... Read more

Recent comment by pelroflerk

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Tue

November 25, 2008

Listverse Extras

Your View: What is the worst human invention?
792 Comments
We have already done a "your view" on the best human invention and as I was recently browsing the forums, I saw a post by The Doppleganger suggesting a your view on the opposite subject - what is the worst... Read more

Recent comment by Eduardo

The internet

Mon

November 24, 2008

History

20 More Interesting Historical Oddities
156 Comments
Following hot on the heels of the very popular "20 Historical Oddities You Probably Don’t Know", and "Another 20 Historical Oddities You Don’t Know", we now present you with a third list of historical oddities... Read more

Recent comment by BreK

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Sun

November 23, 2008

Miscellaneous

Top 10 Tips For Winning An Argument
214 Comments
We all love to argue (as is evidenced by the comments on some of the topics on listverse) but oftentimes an argument ends in a yelling match with insults flying and no conclusion being drawn. Therefore, I have put... Read more

Recent comment by Funny pictures with text

Builds up great interpersonal knowledge -- laughter helps you to make new friends...

Sat

November 22, 2008

Movies

10 Movies That Are Better Than The Books
236 Comments
I am a firm believer in the idea that reading a book is better than watching a film, because it allows your own imagination to make marvelous worlds and characters. Nevertheless, I concede that on a number of... Read more

Recent comment by K

The Graduate and Breakfast at Tiffany's should definitely be on this list.

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Devastating Unnatural Disasters

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Unpleasant Creatures Made Lovable By Cartoons

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Cool Boxing Moves

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More Consistent Ghost Story Elements

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As mentioned before, ghost stories can have some elements that are alike. Let's be honest with...

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