August 2010

Sun

August 15, 2010

Miscellaneous

10 Sayings and their Strange Origins
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This is a list of phrases we are all familiar with and most likely use from time to time. The origins of these phrases are often unexpected and strange. As you will see on this list, some of them originate in places... Read more
— by jumblegirl

Recent comment by silversea

Many odd sayings, like 'by the skin of your teeth' come from the Bible, and are literal translations of...

Sat

August 14, 2010

Miscellaneous

Top 10 Most Bizarre Shoes in History
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Shoes date back to the 8,000s BC - a very long history indeed. Over the millennia all manner of styles and materials have been used for shoes. Some successful (the modern athletic shoe) and some not successful at all... Read more
— by retrocharm

Recent comment by bengalpuss29

Them poor chinese women that used to wear them lotus shoes had to have there feet bound from an early...

Fri

August 13, 2010

Science & Nature

Top 10 Cryptids That Turned Out to be Real
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Cryptozoology, the study of “hidden animals”, concerns itself with animals whose existence has not yet been recognized by mainstream science. These animals, known as “cryptids”, are often the stuff of legends... Read more
— by LaneB

Recent comment by random guy

Idiot, it's really playpi.

Thu

August 12, 2010

Miscellaneous

10 US Towns Named After Elements
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Due to this countries rich mining and industrial heritage the periodic table of the elements has provided many US towns with their name. Let’s take a virtual driving tour of ten of these “elemental” locals, ranked... Read more
— by VanOwensBody

Recent comment by Kien Lopez

I found it really interesting that you're from Lancaster, PA, considering I read listverse everyday since i found it ahah....

Wed

August 11, 2010

History

Top 10 Greatest Monarchs
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Throughout history, there have been good leaders and bad leaders. There have been dictators, and there have been benevolent kings. This list is about the greatest, most benevolent monarchs in history - those rulers who... Read more
— by vonhohenzollern

Recent comment by Oliviahh

Well actually, King Lousis XIV was not that great of a guy. Of course, he helped France out a lot...

Tue

August 10, 2010

History

10 Great Financial Collapses in History
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Apparently we've been living in some horrific financial crisis for over a year now, and the news simply won't let you forget about it. You would almost think it was the end of the world, as if this kind of thing is... Read more
— by cheesyweasel

Recent comment by Peter

You have been indoctrinated with far too much Jewish propaganda sunshine. T

Mon

August 9, 2010

Science & Nature

10 Formidable Predatory Insects
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Warning: ugly bugs We are used to seeing insects as prey animals; everyone eats them, from birds and spiders, to humans. But there are predators among insects as well and some of them are among Nature's... Read more
— by TyB

Recent comment by NathanB

amen

Sun

August 8, 2010

Miscellaneous

10 Innovative Charities
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There is a lot of need in the world, but a lot gets in the way of filling it— even for those with the best intentions. The following 10 charities have found some enterprising ways to do good without their efforts... Read more
— by Xilebat

Recent comment by Andrew Jefferson

Rather entertaining thank you, I presume your trusty visitors might just want a great deal more content such as this...

Sun

August 8, 2010

Podcast

Top 10 Eerie Recordings
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Ten recordings that feature themes or sounds that are spooky in one way or another. Get ready to be spooked by these frightening recordings from history. Read more
— by Jamie Frater
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Recent comment by Hard to believe - but alas true

Israel did 9/11, they turned New York into Palestine for a day and had so much fun. Please fellow...

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