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Published on December 10, 2007
When I was recently looking to buy a new camera, I stumbled upon a brilliant website (dpreview.com) which reviews and rates all of the latest cameras. Thanks to their advice I picked up a nice Canon EOS 30D and am very happy with it. As Christmas is coming up...
Published on December 9, 2007
Following the popularity of our Top 20 Amazing Optical Illusions list, we are presenting you with another 10. 69 Comments | Read more...
Published on December 4, 2007
So, you have been invited to dine with the Queen at Buckingham Palace and the invitation specifies "white tie". You have no idea what that means or what it entails. Okay, it is unlikely that any of us will be dining with the Queen, but White Tie events do happen...
Published on December 1, 2007
Following the popularity of our historical misconceptions, we offer you another list - top 10 common misconceptions. Feel free to add your own in the comments. 244 Comments | Read more...
Published on November 25, 2007
Though only a stone's-throw away across the grand Atlantic, Europeans and Americans are as different as night and day. And being anywhere from 5 to 7 hours difference in time, they literally are, too. Back in the days of old when that rag-tag batch of ticked-off...
Published on November 24, 2007
Through history, various forms of philosophy have developed. Many have fallen by the wayside but a number have stuck. This is a list of the top 10 schools of philosophy. 10. Solipsism 47 Comments | Read more...
Published on November 11, 2007
A fad refers to a fashion that becomes popular in a culture relatively quickly, but loses popularity dramatically. Some fads may come back if another generation finds out about it and gets interested in it. This is a list of the worst of them. 186 Comments | Read more...
Published on November 8, 2007
They say a picture paints a thousand words - and the same can certainly be said for gestures. We all subconsciously give away hints as to our true feelings, through our movements and gestures. This is a list of 25 examples of body language. 71 Comments | Read more...
Published on October 31, 2007
As it is Halloween, we would be remiss not to include a list of horror movies that you can watch online. For the sake of others on the site - be sure to let us know of any public domain movies you know of that people might also enjoy. Happy Halloween from the...
Published on October 28, 2007
With the advent of digital cameras, every man and his dog has become a photographer. The best thing about digital photography is the fact that you can take thousands of photos at no cost, so you can experiment with these tips. Remember, this is just a rough...
Published on October 24, 2007
We hit a record amount of visitors yesterday, nearly peaking at 60 thousand, so I thought it might be a nice idea to do a list of lists for the new people on the site. So here are the top 10 lists that are significant on the site for one or another reason. 40 Comments | Read more...
Published on October 22, 2007
Here is part 2 of our Frugal living list - 10 inexpensive meals. The best thing about frugal living is that you get to enjoy much nicer food than you would if you were constantly buying fast food. So, here are ten great cheap meals. 10. Mac...
Published on October 21, 2007
Thankfully most of us do not come across dire situations that present a moral dilemma, but it is always a very interesting exercise to consider a dilemma and our reaction to it. So, I now present you with a list of ten agonizing moral dilemmas, in no particular...
Published on October 21, 2007
Last night we saw the Top 10 Drinking games, so it seems fitting to follow that this morning with the top 10 amazing urinals (top 10 hangover cures coming soon!) These are some of the most fascinating urinals in the world - and ladies, fear not, there is even one...
Published on October 17, 2007
Frugal living is a very rewarding way to live. Not only do you save money, you get to learn a lot of skills that many would consider long-dead. When living a frual lifestyle you are seldom bored because there is always something you can be doing to save money...
Published on October 16, 2007
We all want to get out of debt but it can seem like a long and hard road to financial freedom. In reality, it is not difficult as long as you follow a few steps and remain dedicated to the cause. This is a list of ten tips to help you find your financial...
Published on October 14, 2007
We all want to seem smart around workmates and acquaintances, but we often don't have the time to put in to further study to achieve this. Luckily, there are a few ways you can make yourself seem smarter with a minimum of effort. This is a list of the ten best...
Published on October 14, 2007
A loanword is a word borrowed directly from another language to express something which has no accuarate word in English. This is a list of the ten most common loanwords. 10. Ennui Pronunciation:...
Published on October 8, 2007
You see these things around you all the time. Some of them, you even use. The least you could do is know their names! ...
Published on October 4, 2007
Homeschooling is an excellent alternative method to educate your child or children. It allows you to spend more time with your kids, and to structure their classes to suit their temperaments. This is a list of ten useful tips for homeschoolers or people thinking...
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