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Sun

June 5, 2011

People & Politics

Top 10 Peaceful Men
546 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 Sean

Where's John Lennon and Yoko?

Thu

May 19, 2011

Entertainment

Top 10 Reasons To Keep Kids Off The Screen
358 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 the sneak uk

Im sensing failed childhood actor from whoever wrote this list, i know lets never have a child chracter in any...

Sat

April 23, 2011

History

Top 10 Terrifying Civilizations
450 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 PewPew Johnson

The Māori were not avid cannibalists. There were only a few incidents where this happens - and the thing with...

Sun

April 10, 2011

History

Top 10 Shameful Events in American History
499 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 Matt Paul-Dunne

This lister is a dumbass

Thu

March 31, 2011

Miscellaneous

10 Good Reasons to Embrace Poverty
349 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 Dante

It's kind of funny, but, if it happens in the global scale, I'm sure, the world will be much better...

Tue

February 15, 2011

History

Top 10 Reasons We Should Revive the Dark Ages
587 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 Simon Wilby smartpower

One adjective that defines Simon Wilby is smart. He is the CEO of Smart Power, Inc. He developed The...

Mon

January 31, 2011

History

Top 10 Things The Nazis Got Right
549 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 jcmiller1119

As much as I agree with the first part of your statement (the whole Nazis aren't the only ones to...

Fri

December 24, 2010

People & Politics

Top 10 Greatest Benefits of Capitalism
531 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 hugo

In conclusion, all these unhappy countries need to do is start consuming more than they produce, like Europe, and the...

Wed

December 8, 2010

Miscellaneous

Top 10 Guy Tattoos You Should Get
617 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 The rock tattoo template

You really make it seem so easy together with your presentation but I to find this topic to be really...

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Popular Anime Series

By Miriam

Animes have been around for quite some time now. They are, simply put, japanese animated TV series...

Great Fugues Not By Bach

By Flamehorse

This lister originally intended to write a list of the ten greatest fugues ever, but all ten, and...

Fascinating Facts About Castles

By Ryan Thomas

Castles aren’t the popular form of residence they once were. Mostly because advancements in...

Catalysts for World War III

By William Carroll

After the Great War that was Word War 1, the people of the globe mourned the substantial loss of...

People Who Give Judaism a Bad Name

By John Waller

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Creepy Girls in Fiction

By Mark Russell

A recent trend in media is the idea that children are scary or creepy. Girls seem to be...

Rock Concerts that Were Just Messed Up

By Ryan Thomas

A concert can be a communal experience. As countless strangers bond silently over the sounds of...

Facts Surrounding Comet Elenin

By Dylan Angeles

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Notable Screen Kisses

By Kiss Me Cate

A kiss - so simple yet so emotional. There is something about sitting in a dark theater watching...

Reasons to Admire John Lennon

By Bryan Johnson

John Lennon is one of the most influential people in history. His message of peace, love, and...

Recent Space Discoveries

By Theresa Cornelius

The better technology gets, the more opportunity we have to learn more about our Universe. In...

Unhealthy Foods You Think are Healthy

By Rune Erlandsen

I love food. I do also love unhealthy food, unfortunately, and in an attempt to help myself and...

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