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July 18, 2009

People & Politics

Top 10 People Who Almost Became President
203 Comments
Sometimes things don't quite work out as they are expected to. If you have ever been passed over for a job, or missed out on something that seemed like a sure thing then this list might cheer you up a little. Here are... Read more
— by NoahR

Recent comment by Cari Hislop

Al Gore is either an alien or his face is been overstretched with too much corrective stretching-stitching as well as...

Sat

July 11, 2009

People & Politics

10 Cases of American Intervention in Latin America
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With the current political crisis in Honduras, American (US) foreign policy is looking to soften its historic reputation in the region by largely deferring negotiations to Latin American diplomats. While the Honduran... Read more
— by Gringo Joe

Recent comment by akiva

Gringo is a slang Spanish and Portuguese word used in Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries in Latin America, to denote foreigners,...

Wed

July 8, 2009

People & Politics

Top 10 Jazz Artists Who Died Young
90 Comments
Previously we have published a list of people who died young, but it was not focused on musicians. Furthermore, when writing music lists it is all too easy to overlook jazz in favor of pop. This list corrects both... Read more
— by warrrreagl

Recent comment by ponyboysf

Where are the singers. And, where are the history making WOMEN of jazz???

Mon

July 6, 2009

People & Politics

Top 10 Terrible Issues Facing Children Worldwide
327 Comments
Children are the future and it is the responsibility of adults to protect them and ensure that they get the best footing in life. Unfortunately this is not always the case in many nations around the world - including... Read more
— by rushfan

Recent comment by rahul

its very very very bad

Sun

July 5, 2009

People & Politics

10 Ancient Greek Writers You Should Know
134 Comments
The ancient Greeks have had a massive influence on Western society. Numerous sciences and literary genres were founded by Greeks, and many of their writings have survived more or less complete. This list describes 10 of... Read more
— by egernunge

Recent comment by braec

theres more writers ugh learn them people?????????????? P.S more sixth graders no this.

Fri

June 26, 2009

People & Politics

8 Scandalous Michael Jackson Moments
457 Comments
Michael Jackson who has featured on this site in the past died on Thursday, June 25. Therefore, as an odd tribute to his talent as a musician, we have put together this list of the most bizarre and scandalous moments in... Read more
— by JFrater

Recent comment by darkangel

R.I.P Poor Sweet Michael Jackson you made good Music

Mon

June 1, 2009

People & Politics

Top 10 Significant Historical Coups d’Etat
124 Comments
A coup d'état is the sudden, unconstitutional deposition of a legitimate government, by a small group of the State Establishment — usually the military — to replace the deposed government with another, either civil... Read more
— by englandxpects

Recent comment by Shavir

I would like to request you to add the coup held in Maldives in February 7th 2012 by some...

Tue

May 26, 2009

Fact & Fiction

10 Scandalous Facts About Historical Figures
399 Comments
History tends to hide the ufortunate and unmentionable facts relating to people that become heroic or famous. Fortunately, it is usually possible to find the odd bit here and there - and that is what this list is about. Read more
— by JFrater

Recent comment by Clinton

He was talking about Abraham Lincoln being racist and MLK talking by his statue at one point.

Sun

May 24, 2009

Fact & Fiction

Top 10 Things You didn’t Know About Che Guevara
353 Comments
Che Guevara. He is loved and he is hated. He is one of the biggest commercial successes and one of the most brutal murderers in recent history. It is no wonder that a man so passionately loved and hated is familiar... Read more
— by Xanthius

Recent comment by Juan Carlos Perez

His name was not Ernesto Lynch but Ernesto Guevara de la Serna, meaning her mother's surname was de la Serna....

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People Who Give Judaism a Bad Name

By John Waller

Judaism is one of the oldest religions still alive today, and is the oldest of the Abrahamic...

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

One of the biggest viral news stories of 2011 was the discovery of Comet Elenin (C/2010 X1). For a...

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...

Top Ten Signs You Are Not a City Person

By Ryan Thomas

It’s very easy to recognize someone who doesn’t quite have city life down. The city is...

Notable Pangrams

By Nic Swaner

Originating from Greek pan gramma, meaning "every letter," a pangram is a sentence using every...

Nuclear Test Sites

By Michael Affleck

For obvious reasons, most of the world's sites for the testing of nuclear weapons are located in...

Films that Predicted the Future

By John Waller

The world of cinema comes with many movies that failed to predict the future (We didn't get to...

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