July 2010

Wed

July 7, 2010

Leisure & Travel

10 Most Terrifying Places on Earth
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There are places on this planet that are stranger than the most alien landscapes we have ever imagined. Places that make your skin crawl. Places that induce heavy breathing and paranoia, before anything has even... Read more
— by ianz09

Recent comment by peter8172

Well, just for the fun of it, here are 2 that readers may be familiar with : 1). Camden, New...

Tue

July 6, 2010

Miscellaneous

10 Human Creations Attributed To Aliens
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Since the beginning of humanity, people have invented explanations for things they don't understand. The culprits for the unexplained have evolved from gods and demons, to ghosts and spirits, to extraterrestrials. A... Read more
— by MikeS

Recent comment by AwakeandFree

Lol nice try keeping people ignorant. I suggest to anyone who believes this pile of garbage to research these points....

Mon

July 5, 2010

Science & Nature

10 Truly Awful Ways To Be Killed By An Animal
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Nature is beautiful, but it can also be deadly, and sometimes, just downright nasty. Here's a list of ten horrible ways in which animals can kill you. There are many more, but I'm sure these would be enough to give... Read more
— by TyB

Recent comment by 1998 bmw grille

I did register but because of the site congestion/errors my Debit Card has 3 holds of 130 dollars on it....

Sun

July 4, 2010

History

Top 10 Traitors in US History
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Black's Law Dictionary defines "treason" as” attempting to overthrow the government of the state to which one owes allegiance, either by making war against the state or by materially supporting its enemies." Submitted... Read more
— by Xilebat

Recent comment by gus321

Not sure why Benedict Arnold is on the list, George Washington was the traitor, etc were the traitors.

Sat

July 3, 2010

Miscellaneous

Top 10 Unusual Uses For Coca Cola
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We have previously published articles on unusual uses for peanut butter and beer which proved very popular - so today we are presenting another fun list of out-of-the-ordinary uses for a rather ordinary product: coke... Read more
— by JFrater

Recent comment by silkSheeneinc

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Fri

July 2, 2010

History

20 More Famous Last Words
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This list is a follow up to 20 Famous Last Words. Some of the quotes were taken from the comments, some from my own knowledge and research. The deathbed can lead people to speak with great honesty and, in many cases... Read more
— by strasoldo

Recent comment by Nicko

here's my fav "God knows who is wrong and has sinned. Soon a calamity will occur to those who have condemned...

Thu

July 1, 2010

Podcast

Top 10 Gruesome Fairy Tale Origins
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Fairy tales are not as nice as you think they are! This podcast looks at the gruesome origins of ten of our favorite fairy tales. Read more
— by Jamie Frater
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Recent comment by Tina

Haha you clearly are a moron, first off its called ring around the POSIES! Get your damn facts straight, its...

Thu

July 1, 2010

Miscellaneous

Top 10 Listverse Milestones
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Today it's our birthday! Listverse is three years old. It seems so long ago that we started out in our little flat in Fulham writing lists and waiting for a comment or two to arrive. Now a day doesn't go by without... Read more
— by JFrater

Recent comment by Rambo

What are the chances that one of the books are still up for grabs?

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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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