January 2010

Wed

January 13, 2010

Science & Nature

Top 10 Most Horrific Parasite Infections
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[WARNING: content will be disturbing to most.] Most of us (thankfully) never have had to experience any of these parasites. Though there are people who are at risk everyday and have to go through these... Read more
— by nicolewishes

Recent comment by backlinks

An all 'round incredibly written blog post..

Tue

January 12, 2010

Crime & Mystery

10 Convicts Presumed Innocent After Execution
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English jurist William Blackstone once said, “Better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.” Even lawyers are indoctrinated with this concept early in law school. Whether you support with the... Read more
— by deedee0323

Recent comment by tbies

I cant fathom what hell it must be to be doing time for a crime you didnt commit. jail is...

Mon

January 11, 2010

People & Politics

Top 10 Badasses of the World’s Special Forces
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In honor of a recent list of cheesy 80s actioners, here is a list for us James Bond wannabes. This list looks at 10 of the special forces from around the world that have the honor of being the most elite and -... Read more
— by FlameHorse

Recent comment by Abbas Malsan

what about the turkish Maroon Barrets ? Are these guys blind? The Maroon Barrets got the no 1 title in...

Sun

January 10, 2010

Science & Nature

Top 10 Herbivores You Probably Want To Avoid
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When we think of dangerous creatures, the ones that most often pop to mind are tigers, lions, bears, etc. We almost never think of non-carnivorous animals as killers. This list should hopefully dispel that notion... Read more
— by Byakko Toranosuke

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Sat

January 9, 2010

Science & Nature

Top 10 Bizarre Apocalypse Scenarios
307 Comments
With the Recent release of 2012 at the cinemas there is a massive hype circulating the world. The hype is that in two years (21/12/12 to be exact exact) the world will end. On this date the Mayan Long Count Calendar... Read more
— by JoeTravolta

Recent comment by segues

okay. weird. This was meant as a reply to a particular post, but seems to have been randomly displayed...I am...

Fri

January 8, 2010

Miscellaneous

Top 10 Incredible Sounds
140 Comments
I think sounds are always underrated. There are plenty of famous pictures, graphs, and movies out there, but for a sound itself to be famous (other than music), or to even really be that interesting, takes something... Read more
— by Cosmo312

Recent comment by Amy

That Lightning strike was awesome

Thu

January 7, 2010

Science & Nature

Top 10 Common Faults In Human Thought
330 Comments
Top 10 Common Faults In Human Thought^Top 10 Common Faults In Human Thought^The human mind is a wonderful thing. Cognition, the act or process of thinking, enables us to process vast amounts of information quickly. For... Read more
— by Nikki

Recent comment by Dan

Poppycock!! The odds of 50/50 apply to just one flip (advance knowledge of the side facing up at the start...

Wed

January 6, 2010

Leisure & Travel

Top 10 Places You Can’t Go
329 Comments
The world is full of secret and exclusive places that we either don't know about, or simply couldn't visit if we wanted to. This list takes a look at ten of the most significant places around the world that are closed... Read more
— by JFrater

Recent comment by martin

Sweet! I've just received my free minecraft giftcode! >> minecraftcodes.info <<

Tue

January 5, 2010

Site News

JFrater Has Returned
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This is a brief administrative note to let you know that I have returned from my time off and am back in full control of the site. My Christmas didn't go quite as expected - it was downright awful in fact, but that is... Read more
— by JFrater

Recent comment by Morticia

most relieved to have you back, doesnt feel right when you arent around..

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