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Sun

June 5, 2011

People & Politics

Top 10 Peaceful Men
511 Comments
Comments on the "Evil People" Lists have often called for a list of great people. I have researched 10 outstandingly good men, many of whom are very famous. I have listed them here. As it was said in The "Top 10 Most... Read more
— by John Waller

Recent comment by RedJohn

In the end we have to make up are own damn minds as to who is the msot peacefull/rightous/evil/ etc....

Thu

May 19, 2011

Entertainment

Top 10 Reasons To Keep Kids Off The Screen
345 Comments
There's a commercial running for a little while now, a promotion for a new t.v. show that's about to air. About aliens violently invading our planet, whereupon the world becomes a dystopia of overturned cars and utter... Read more
— by Ryan Thomas

Recent comment by Ella

I dislike children as much as the next person, but you really can't assume that they all are annoying brats....

Sat

April 23, 2011

History

Top 10 Terrifying Civilizations
427 Comments
There have been many civilizations in the history of the world, from China to Zimbabwe, From Britain to Columbia. Here is a list of the most terrifying civilizations from bad to worst. Due to the numerous civilizations... Read more
— by John Waller

Recent comment by Bogart!

how about the shogunate era of japan? another great list, though.

Sun

April 10, 2011

History

Top 10 Shameful Events in American History
472 Comments
This lister realizes that he has posted several America-praising lists, and offers this list as a truce to all the foreigners out there. For the sake of fairness, shall we accept good from America and not evil? Read more
— by FlameHorse

Recent comment by isu

have you also forgotten every other country that hands out medals, uses slavery, influences racism, had taken land, and has...

Thu

March 31, 2011

Miscellaneous

10 Good Reasons to Embrace Poverty
340 Comments
We have been indoctrinated since birth to try to attain stuff. Success is measured by social status, and that is frequently established by your wealth. OK, maybe sometimes status can be established by your natural... Read more
— by Magnumto

Recent comment by John

You completely missed the #1 best reason to embrace poverty... You get to set your own hours and sleep...

Tue

February 15, 2011

History

Top 10 Reasons We Should Revive the Dark Ages
568 Comments
First off I must apologize for using the term “dark ages” as it is a false term coined in the post-medieval period to cast aspersions over the middle ages. The dark ages were not dark – they were, in fact, a great... Read more
— by Jamie Frater

Recent comment by LOL

I laughed out loud when you ended your comment randomly with "Jackass"! Kudos!

Mon

January 31, 2011

History

Top 10 Things The Nazis Got Right
485 Comments
The NDSAP is one of the most famous political systems in the history of the earth. Both good and evil was done by Adolf Hitler's staff, and this list is to show the good where most show the evil. Thousands of studies... Read more
— by Rigato

Recent comment by Perverdnik

They left out the holocaust!

Fri

December 24, 2010

People & Politics

Top 10 Greatest Benefits of Capitalism
520 Comments
While likely to be a very controversial list, we are in the middle of one of Capitalism's favorite seasons: Christmas, so it seems fitting to publish it on Christmas Eve. After the death of feudalism in the 19th century... Read more
— by Jed & Rachael Nunno

Recent comment by 4teenager

More you add the "*****",no matter who you are and what were you said it explain how stupid and rude...

Wed

December 8, 2010

Miscellaneous

Top 10 Guy Tattoos You Should Get
590 Comments
So you want a tattoo but you don't know what tattoo to get. You're in the same boat with many people who have thought about it for years, but never quite get one done. As you consider your myriad choices, start with... Read more
— by Terisa Green

Recent comment by mike

you're an idiot!! unless you are joking, which you must be, cause nobody in their right mind would let someone...

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