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September 25, 2010

Crime & Mystery

Top 10 Lesser Known Mysteries
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It was Einstein that said 'The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and... Read more
— by ValleysofNeptune1

Recent comment by Caren Mazer

Great blog! I just added it to my bookmarks.

Fri

September 17, 2010

Religion

20 More Quotes By Atheists
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It's been a long time since we last published a list of quotes. Many atheists are people of fairly high intellect and their quotes are often witty and get you thinking. Here I have chosen the best 20 (after the first... Read more
— by 7raul7

Recent comment by Enginner/Philosopher

If "Gods are fragile things; they may be killed by a whiff of science or a dose of common sense."...

Sun

September 12, 2010

Crime & Mystery

10 Creepy Mysteries You Haven’t Heard Of
360 Comments
We have had numerous mystery lists in the past but due to a recent question I asked on the Listverse fanpage on facebook I decided to put together a new one. This list covers mysteries that are hopefully not well known... Read more
— by Jamie Frater

Recent comment by Zola Balchunas

P.S. Here is Cassandra Clare's Clockwork Prince spoiler for June: CP SPOILER

Mon

September 6, 2010

Miscellaneous

Top 10 Alternative Albums You Should Own
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Music is such a huge industry that many well deserving artists seem to be wrongly pushed aside and hidden from the general masses. The following are a selection of some artists that I believe everyone should give a... Read more
— by JonnyAnscombe

Recent comment by trooper009

Seattle, home of Alt-rock

Wed

September 1, 2010

People & Politics

Top 10 Greatest US Presidential Acts
388 Comments
This will undoubtedly be a controversial list and I should suggest that everyone readies themselves for an onslaught of "too American" comments. But regardless of the controversy it is an interesting list that is... Read more
— by FlameHorse

Recent comment by Bob

In regards to #7 - Lincoln Frees the Slaves: 31,400,000 is to 620,000 as 300,000,000 is to 6,000,000...

Sat

August 28, 2010

History

Top 10 Watershed Moments In History
436 Comments
A critical turning point (a watershed moment) in history is when something changes and things will never be the same again. This list looks through history at the most significant events that truly did change the... Read more
— by SauSub

Recent comment by Claudette Clingerman

Magnificent put up, very informative. I'm wondering why the opposite specialists of this sector don't notice this. You must proceed...

Wed

August 25, 2010

Miscellaneous

Top 10 Talking Donkeys
326 Comments
This is a list recognizing the ten greatest talking donkeys from books, movies, and television. Some of the donkeys on this list are special because they were never expected to talk (like any normal donkey) and it is... Read more
— by magoopaintrock

Recent comment by cosmo

How can we take someone seriously, when they refer to cliffnotes as their source and make a gross misjudgment on...

Mon

August 23, 2010

Music

Top 10 Popular Music Rip-Offs
393 Comments
One of the hardest aspects of creating a hit single is laying down a catchy melody and instrumental progression. It is no secret that some of the most popular bands in music history have recycled some of their melodies... Read more
— by Bryan J

Recent comment by peter8172

EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER : GENERALLY SPEAKING, THEY RIPPED OFF A HECK OF A LOT OF CLASSICAL MUSIC !!!!!

Sat

August 21, 2010

Art & Literature

10 Greatest Works of Christian Fiction
411 Comments
Christianity was the founding religion of both the Western and Eastern empires and, as it to be expect, enormous amounts of literature has been produced based on the tenets and ideals of Christianity. This list looks... Read more
— by FlameHorse

Recent comment by Sheilah Fiducia

Is it okay to drink coconut milk, maybe a 1/2 cup per day?

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