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Mon

July 4, 2011

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10 Lesser Known Economic Issues
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While not an economist in the traditional sense, I am very interested in the study of economics. While not everyone shares this level of interest, I believe people should have an understanding of economics as the field... Read more
— by Nikki

Recent comment by seo

Hey! I just wanted to ask if you ever have any trouble with hackers? My last blog (wordpress) was hacked...

Fri

July 1, 2011

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Top 10 Best of Listverse
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[This list contains a competition - see the bonus entry for more details.] Today is Listverse's birthday! Since the site was launched four years ago, we have had over 290 million page views. The site continues to grow... Read more
— by Jamie Frater

Recent comment by Skippy the Impaler

Enter your cartoon here. Now THERE is a list that sounds like fun. Of course, the comments would just be...

Tue

June 28, 2011

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Top 15 Funny and Bizarre Wikipedia Pages
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People like to read funny and bizarre encyclopedia entries. History is full of strange people, objects and ideas that will make you laugh. Wikipedia has provided the Internet with a platform to share information. In... Read more
— by Bryan Johnson

Recent comment by Gab Cera

: think of humorous circumstances that could help make all your family members ...

Wed

June 22, 2011

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Top 10 People Shrouded in Controversy
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Pejoratives are words or phrases that bring out contempt or distaste in the human psyche. The words elicit a specific emotional reaction in people. Some good examples include the words liberal, punk, hacker, fascist... Read more
— by Bryan Johnson

Recent comment by tbies

Good list, i love these kind of list. i do believe in alien life, however, i dont believe they...

Tue

June 21, 2011

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10 Interesting Facts Behind Popular Posters
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Posters have been around for hundreds of years. They have been used for many purposes including promoting products, events patriotism and movie stars. More recently they have become a popular art form remembering... Read more
— by Paul Holtum

Recent comment by TreryAffelO

Without the forest the wind does not stir.

Wed

June 15, 2011

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Top 10 Unbearable Phobias
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Everyone has a fear of some sort, but not all of us suffer from the type of pathological fear called a "phobia." Some phobias are well known, such as agoraphobia, which is the fear of being in an open area or in a large... Read more
— by Josiah Plummer

Recent comment by Nike

sucha joke

Sun

June 12, 2011

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10 Secret US Military Intelligence Projects
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I just finished reading a new book on the history of Area 51 – the super secret American military base located in Nevada. The book is titled “Area 51 – An Uncensored History of America’s Top... Read more
— by Patrick Weidinger

Recent comment by Knut Holt

These projects are old, and some of them given practical results we know about. With such contraptions flying around, and...

Thu

May 12, 2011

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10 Covert Military Operations
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In recent history there have been some amazing secret military and intelligence operations undertaken. This list looks at 10 of the most interesting or important. Be sure to use the comments to mention others that may... Read more
— by Daithi13

Recent comment by Dan @ CC.C

'Operation Northwoods' Anyone? Also: Operation(s) 'Imalgo Virgo' 'Jackal Cave' and 'Tripod' are Noteworthy as well...

Sun

May 8, 2011

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Top 15 Lesser known World Heritage sites
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UNESCO stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization they protect World Heritage Sites like the Great Wall of China, the pyramids and Stonehenge. Established in 1945 Its purpose is to... Read more
— by Kiri Derrick

Recent comment by Sid

It is amazing, I have been there before.

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Amazing Facts About the Transit of Venus

By Patrick Weidinger

A transit in astronomical terms is when one heavenly body passes in front of another such that, as...

Truly Eccentric Organisms

By Emily Knowlton

Most species of organisms are unrecognized for their unique, versatile abilities, appearance and...

Controversial Pictures

By Bryan Johnson

The official definition of a controversy is an issue that involves a prolonged public dispute or...

People Whose Warnings Went Unheeded

By Patrick Weidinger

In Greek mythology, Cassandra was the daughter of King of Troy. She was so beautiful that the God...

Spectacular Natural Phenomena

By LordZB

Sometimes the modern world can lead to a feeling of disconnection between us and the natural world...

Male Oscar Snubs of the Past 15 Years

By Eric

Over the last 15 years, numerous men worthy of Oscar nominations have not been nominated, while...

Facts and Fibs About Pink Floyd

By Nic Swaner

Pink Floyd are one of, if not the most, well-known rock bands of the progressive rock genre...

Devastating Unnatural Disasters

By Daniel Fearn

This is a list of 10 of the worst disasters in our history, however the devastation caused by these...

Unpleasant Creatures Made Lovable By Cartoons

By George Khouri

Is there anything more gross than a cockroach? Is there anything more reviled than a rat? There are...

Interesting Facts About Beer and Wine

By Napoleon

Beer and wine have been called many things: delicious, evil, holy, unholy, addictive, and so on...

Cool Boxing Moves

By Rahat Haque

There is a lot to learn about the sweet science if you want to be a part of the fistic world. If...

Outstanding Neo-Noirs of the 2000s

By Tyler Searle

From the early 1940s to the late 1950s, “Film Noir” dominated Hollywood. It was an era...

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