April 2010

Wed

April 14, 2010

Bizarre

10 More Bizarre Disappearances
101 Comments
Disappearances are some of the coolest unsolved mysteries. It is amazing to think of what might have become of some of the people on the list. Was a former NBA player executed by firing squad in Uganda? Did Percy... Read more
— by SgtSharki

Recent comment by jack

time to dredge this up again as #2 is being looked into again in connection with the Penn state sex...

Tue

April 13, 2010

Leisure & Travel

10 Grueling Endurance Events
90 Comments
After competing recently in an endurance event, I have become motivated to search online for other such events and was amazed at what I found. The following list is in no particular order (so no complaining please!)... Read more
— by ChrisJBrown

Recent comment by Edward

Why oh why do people insist on putting the Marathon des Sables in lists. There are plenty of other multi-day...

Mon

April 12, 2010

Science & Nature

10 More Common Faults in Human Thought
184 Comments
This list is a follow up to Top 10 Common Faults in Human Thought. Thanks for everyone’s comments and feedback; you have inspired this second list! It is amazing that with all these biases, people are able to actually... Read more
— by Nikki

Recent comment by Start

Somebodies confirmation bias is showing. It's entirely possible that the person was just hardworking and industrious: you believe that...

Sun

April 11, 2010

Science & Nature

10 Little Known Relatives of Famous Animals
74 Comments
Ok, enough with the prehistoric beasties for now. This list is about living animals that are interesting on their own, but are seldom mentioned, and always overshadowed by their more famous, closest relatives. Read more
— by TyB

Recent comment by Stacey

I thought it was worth noting, for dumb asses like me, that the mountain lion is another name for a...

Sat

April 10, 2010

Site News

Site Update: April 2010
151 Comments
Can you believe that the last site update was nearly one year ago? I am shocked and ashamed that it has taken me so long to write a personal note for the site. Please continue reading for the latest info on what is... Read more
— by JFrater

Recent comment by cam roulette

I read it all. You can't truthfully explain your smallest action without fully revealing your character. ~Mignon McLaughlin, The Second...

Sat

April 10, 2010

Art & Literature

Top 10 Amazing Mosaic Artworks
45 Comments
Mosaic is the art of creating patterns and images from small pieces of a certain material, the usual being colored glass or stone. With the advent of technology, the art of mosaic making (which started in Mesopotamia)... Read more
— by mjdolorico

Recent comment by D. Baxter

I am a former teacher at Eisenhower Junior High and helped organize the post it note mosaic. However, I didn't...

Fri

April 9, 2010

Miscellaneous

Top 10 Fantastic Fountains
93 Comments
Fountains have been used since history began to add character and ambience to outdoor spaces. This list looks at ten of the more spectacular or fascinating fountains from around the world. Be sure to mention your own... Read more
— by michgirl

Recent comment by Satwant Singh

vt a fountains never forgetable. Its my dream to visit to all the fountains

Thu

April 8, 2010

Art & Literature

Top 10 Underrated Fantasy Stories Before 1937
84 Comments
J.R.R. Tolkien changed the face of the fantasy genre when he published "The Hobbit" in 1937 and subsequently his famous "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. But with this defining moment in the genre, many of the great works... Read more
— by ophiucha

Recent comment by Joshkdmw

The Faerie Queene is a slow-ass poem, written to keep a queen happy, and is in its entirety a meditation...

Wed

April 7, 2010

Science & Nature

Top 10 Fantastic and Surreal Creatures
112 Comments
This is a list of some of nature's creations that simply defy human imagination. Unlike the Little Known Prehistoric Monster lists, this one depicts only species that are alive today. They may not be as big or scary... Read more
— by TyB

Recent comment by joboflores1

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