September 2009

Wed

September 30, 2009

380 Comments
They are supposed to be cathedrals of higher learning. In recent years,colleges have revamped their course structure to pave the way for some unusual courses to be incorporated into the curriculum. While some of them... Read more
— by Dash

Recent comment by Samara

Oh my God! They've found the missing link and moved evolution from a theory to a fact? Where the hell have...

Tue

September 29, 2009

119 Comments
When death is inevitable some people decide it is a good time to confess to things that have burdened them during their lifetime. Perhaps it is in order to leave the world with a clear conscience or maybe to benefit... Read more
— by Blogball

Recent comment by Qazuhb

Ottavio Bottecchia, the first Italian to win the Tour de France (1923-1924 editions) was found on 3 June 1927 by...

Mon

September 28, 2009

101 Comments
We have run the gamut of bizarre diseases and and even surgical treatments, but we have not yet published a list of bizarre non-surgical medical treatments. So today we are able to add this list to the many other... Read more
— by JFrater

Recent comment by Anythya

Actually the reason you switch to cold water after a hot shower is to close the skin pores, it helps...

Sun

September 27, 2009

432 Comments
Flags are meant to be a symbol under which people unite - but in many cases a flag can cause division. Emotions run high when it comes to patriotism so it is not surprising that attempts to change a flag - or to fly a... Read more
— by Rushfan

Recent comment by al3atharii

I'm iraqi & i LOATH the new flag it just disgusts me

Sat

September 26, 2009

381 Comments
Conspiracy theories - I can't get enough of them! Fortunately there are so many floating about that we have been able to give you not one, not two, but now three lists of theories that many people believe with all... Read more
— by FlameHorse

Recent comment by Dalton

I love how you can't disprove any of these..

Fri

September 25, 2009

148 Comments
Have you ever noticed that whenever animals appear in a film sequence that they are making a lot of noise? What many people don't realize is that the sound effects we hear in movies are usually added later and very... Read more
— by JFrater

Recent comment by Dave

I think some readers might really enjoy "Boards of Canada" They are experimental musicians that make ambient music that is largely...

Thu

September 24, 2009

109 Comments
In the good old days before electricity and massive industry, many jobs that now require no or little labor, were undertaken by humans. This list looks at ten jobs that are now (mostly) extinct. Each job contains at... Read more
— by JFrater

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Wed

September 23, 2009

180 Comments
[WARNING: Graphic images] You may remember that some time ago we published an article on the most bizarre ancient methods of execution. Well, today we are publishing the second installment. The first... Read more
— by JFrater

Recent comment by DAVID HICKLE

i am a 33 year old man i am hirring any one to have sex with me and kill me...

Tue

September 22, 2009

126 Comments
When it comes to libido-boosting foods, you can always expect to find dark chocolate, wine, and oysters topping the list of aphrodisiacs. But if you’re only nibbling your Hershey Bar, you’re just getting warmed up... Read more
— by JAYoung

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Great Scenes in Musical History

By Elizabetta

After the surprising success of my first list (by which I mean it wasn't immediately tossed onto...

Offbeat Literary Works of Non-English Writers

By Tombleweed

Most book lists on this and other sites contain the usual suspects, but I think by now everyone who...

Real Life Werewolves

By BumblebeeLovesWaspxXx

There are many stories about werewolves or lycanthropy. Little red riding hood and the wolf that...

Words with Surprising Derivations

By Andrew Pepper

Part of English’s success is due to the embracing of new words; British and Irish people in...

More Awe-inspiring Waterfalls

By Rahat Haque

In the first volume of this list, we covered the top ten awe inspiring waterfalls. The objective...

National Fast Foods You Should Try

By Theodoros (Θ. Κ. ΙΙ )

Before I begin my list of fast national dishes, I openly admit being heavily influenced by...

Actors who Died During TV Shows

By Vincent Williams

There's a list here on Listverse of performers who died on stage, and there is a growing list of...

Space Age Radiation Incidents

By Patrick Weidinger

As if we don't have enough terrestrial examples of potential exposure to accidental radioactivity...

7 Greatest Roman Generals

By Isaiah Roe

The history of the Roman Empire is perhaps unprecedented in its prosperity. It is considered by...

Overrated Filmmakers

By Infinite Jorge

Without great directors we wouldn't have great films. They are basically essential to the movie...

Species Rediscovered This Century

By Andrea G

A Lazarus Species or taxon is one which is thought to be extinct, only to reappear. The Coelecanth...

Disadvantages to Capitalism

By Louis Ryan

There has been much discussion of the current economic system in the western world, capitalism...

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