June 2010

Tue

June 15, 2010

Art & Literature

Another 10 Artistic Uses of Ordinary Things
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Artists see the world differently than other people. It is this special view of the world that makes them marvelous in their various fields. This list shows ten more different artists who used their special... Read more
— by mjdolorico

Recent comment by Crystal Vieux

I want to voice my gratitude for your kindness in support of those people that really want help on this...

Mon

June 14, 2010

Music

Top 10 Misinterpreted Song Meanings
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Inspiration for song lyrics can come from an infinite number of places, but sometimes the ambiguity of their meaning is the best part. Here are 10 well known songs that fans have misinterpreted over the years. Of... Read more
— by MikeS

Recent comment by mohit

AND WHAT ABOUT THE SONG ''YOUR DADDY AIN'T YOUR DADDY !! BUT YOUR DADDY NEVER KNOWS....... ''YOUR SISTER AIN'T YOUR SISTER...

Sun

June 13, 2010

Entertainment

Top 10 Great Lesser Known Horrors
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When lists of the best horror films are made, the same movies always float to the top. Everybody knows Psycho. Everybody's seen The Silence of the Lambs. And, despite the mixed opinions, Jaws is generally recognized as... Read more
— by Elizabeth Kelly

Recent comment by Automatic Jack

The Sentinel looks SHWEET judging by its trailer, and it's premise is pretty badass too =)

Sat

June 12, 2010

Science & Nature

10 Cases of Appropriate Technology
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The goal of Appropriate Technology (AT) is to increase the standard of living for the developing world without condescension, complication, or environmental damage. Typical AT inventions are more labor intensive... Read more
— by xilebat

Recent comment by Bethzz

The work the charities do is amazing. Purely Amazing.

Fri

June 11, 2010

Entertainment

Top 12 Most Controversial Games
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We’re all familiar with controversy over movies, television and books, but interactive media can have a more profound effect on people. Games have always been influential and the darker side of the spectrum is... Read more
— by nathaaan90

Recent comment by Creepy Old Sicko Perv

The rate of sex crimes (especially in Japan) started to decrease in the 80's, due to the hentai rape games...

Thu

June 10, 2010

Movies

10 More Supporting Actors Deserving Oscar Nods
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We have already published a number of lists which focus on actors or films that were passed over for Academy Awards. This list looks at performances of male and female actors that were at least good enough to have been... Read more
— by FlameHorse

Recent comment by Worthy

So, I'm a year+ late, but I'll offer: Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith in "The Matrix." Without a great bad...

Wed

June 9, 2010

Podcast

Top 10 Creepy Aspects of Victorian Life
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Welcome to our first Podcast, the Top 10 Creepy Aspects of Victorian Life. This is to become a weekly feature of Listverse. We will be podcasting old lists, new lists, and never before published lists. Please use the... Read more
— by JFrater
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Recent comment by Dan

Great idea! I've subscribed to the podcasts, and look forward to having a little Listverse to enjoy at work...

Wed

June 9, 2010

Entertainment

10 Often Misclassified Animated Characters
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The animal world is filled with inspiration for animators and cartoon character designers, and often they look at little known species to avoid being cliche. Often the result is a popular character, and a lot of fans... Read more
— by TyB

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Tue

June 8, 2010

History

10 Unfortunate Fates of English Kings
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Historically, the early English kings have a reputation for living high on the hog and pleasing themselves at the expense of the people they ruled. It was not always so. In the Dark Ages and medieval times many of them... Read more
— by fizzure

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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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