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February 12, 2012

Science & Nature

10 Amazing Facts About the Transit of Venus
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A transit in astronomical terms is when one heavenly body passes in front of another such that, as viewed from Earth, we can see one move across the other in the background. The moon transiting in front of the sun... Read more
— by Patrick Weidinger

Recent comment by Frank

You better believe I will. Stop using my f*cking name moron!

Wed

February 8, 2012

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Top 10 Spectacular Natural Phenomena
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Sometimes the modern world can lead to a feeling of disconnection between us and the natural world. As a remedy to this First-World fatigue here are ten of the most spectacular shows the Earth can provide. Read more
— by LordZB

Recent comment by Beppboop

hmm maybe trade monarch for lightening?

Sat

January 28, 2012

Science & Nature

Top 10 Human Reflexes and Natural Instincts
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It doesn’t matter what the color of your skin is or where you were born. It doesn’t matter if you’re rich, poor, young, elderly, sick, healthy, or unique. Everyone in the world holds an inherent set... Read more
— by Bryan Johnson

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Mon

January 23, 2012

Science & Nature

10 More Awe-inspiring Waterfalls
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In the first volume of this list, we covered the top ten awe inspiring waterfalls. The objective was to present the top 10 showcases of falling water; the ideal large gushing falls which one tends to picture in their... Read more
— by Rahat Haque

Recent comment by Martin Super

Well, consideration is at least commendable. I just think that being able to walk through such an amazing waterfall system...

Tue

January 17, 2012

Science & Nature

Top 10 Species Rediscovered This Century
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A Lazarus Species or taxon is one which is thought to be extinct, only to reappear. The Coelecanth is possibly the most famous example, but this list looks at some of the more recent rediscoveries to highlight that... Read more
— by Andrea G

Recent comment by Selene

What a super blog! to much info and a very short life hehhheee keep it up, good work

Sun

January 8, 2012

Science & Nature

11 Tech and Science Breakthroughs of the 2000s
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Mankind's dependence on science is undeniable. All the civilized races today strive for scientific progress underlining man's quest for knowledge. Even religion, ethics and culture takes a backseat in comparison to... Read more
— by Pimo

Recent comment by Bart

That teleportation thing is very scary

Tue

January 3, 2012

Science & Nature

Top 10 Best Beaches In The World
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For those of us that worship the sun, we are perpetually searching for the perfect spot to worship. What makes a spot perfect? Well that can vary greatly from one person to the next. Some of us prefer a quiet spot where... Read more
— by L. Rosales

Recent comment by Karim

hey there and thank you for your info – I’ve detinifely picked up anything new from right here. I did...

Mon

December 26, 2011

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10 Contest Winning Architectural Designs
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An architect is a designer whose capabilities are best exploited in a competitive environment. Over the past, various contests have been held around the world for designing many an important structure. These designs are... Read more
— by El the erf

Recent comment by Sarah

Um, the Sydney Opera House? Hello????

Tue

December 13, 2011

Science & Nature

Top 10 Controversies Surrounding Cattle
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Cattle may seem like a simultaneously mundane and esoteric topic, but when I was researching for this list, I found it eye opening to consider how each of these issues is a commentary on us as humans. I recently read a... Read more
— by Iva Cheung

Recent comment by johnvkaravitis

With regards to killing cattle, the "kosher" or "halal" method is indeed unnecessarily cruel. I've seen videos of the...

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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

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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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