Ultimate Top 10 Lists

Published on October 17, 2009 by stepha22

We have done many lists that are quite "American" and have even received the odd complaint about it, so, coupled with the fact that Canada has recently celebrated thanksgiving, it is appropriate to do a Canadian list to give thanks to Canada for the great...

People | 273 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Fascinating Facts About The Romans

Published on October 16, 2009 by JFrater

In the past we gave you a list of ten myths about the Romans. Today, to complement that list we are giving you ten facts. Roman society existed in one of the most fascinating periods of history. Many of the aspects of Roman life continue on to the present day...

History | 179 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Modern Human Addictions

Published on October 15, 2009 by Lifeschool

Many people consider that an addiction must be physiological, but it has become very common these days to see the term used for anything which becomes obsessive. Thus one can become addicted to pornography, gaming, and all manner of unrelated (and definitely not...

Miscellaneous | 192 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Most Audacious Shootouts in US History

Published on October 14, 2009 by FlameHorse

These shootouts are police incidents, as opposed to military battles. I have not ranked them according to body count or fame, but according to the reckless disregard for life inherent in them. The list is long but the reading easy and the added details help to...

Crime | 175 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Most Powerful Comic Book Characters

Published on October 13, 2009 by Rolo Tomasi

Comics books have brought joy to millions and millions worldwide. Everyone has the personal favorite hero from comics, but they are all puny compared to the guys on here. This list has been a long time in the making. Thousands of characters had to be considered...

Literature | 253 Comments | Read more...

10 Forgotten Facts About Historical Events

Published on October 12, 2009 by esamuherr

History is a funny sort of thing. As humans, we often take an extremely complex event and filter the information from that event that best captures the story in our minds. As a result of the limited nature of the human brain, often fascinating and/or critical...

10 More Amazing Facts About Dreams

Published on October 11, 2009 by BryanJ

Every year scientific groups and national organizations conduct studies and experiments examining human dreams. The study of dreams is known as oneirology. Progress is being made in this area of work, but as a population we know very little about the content and...

Science | 186 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Most Memorable NFL Moments

Published on October 10, 2009 by RandomPrecision24

That's right, it's that time of year once again. And as Hank Williams Jr. would ask, "Are you ready for some football?" Here at Listverse we are, and so we present the Top Ten Most Memorable NFL Moments.

Sports | 196 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Eerie Recordings

Published on October 9, 2009 by JFrater

We have already covered lists of historic recordings and incredible recordings, so now we are presenting you with a list of eerie recordings. These all feature themes or sounds that are spooky in one way or another. If you think we have left something off, be...

Miscellaneous, Popular Lists | 291 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Bizarre Home Menageries

Published on October 8, 2009 by Wistmanda

A home menagerie - every child's dream! But some children never seem to grow up as is evidenced by the large number of private zoos discovered around the world by law enforcement officials. While it can be legal to have your own private zoo, oftentimes it is...

Bizarre | 244 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Greatest Firearms in History

Published on October 7, 2009 by FlameHorse

While I am not a gun owner, I still find it interesting that guns remain today the most common weapon used by military and civilians alike. During their long history, no one has come up with a suitable and as-popular alternative (such as a ray gun). This list...

Controversial Lists, Miscellaneous | 721 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Most Bizarre Soups

Published on October 6, 2009 by flores88

We all love a warm bowl of soup, it is filling, nutritious and delicious. For years soups have been a simply way to make a good meal out of what you have. Sometimes what you have may be more than your traditional chicken noodle soup. With that here are the top ten...

Bizarre | 201 Comments | Read more...

15 Unusual Prehistoric Creatures

Published on October 5, 2009 by superbloop

There are plenty of strange animals living today, but few people know how odd some of the creatures of the past were. Here is a list of fifteen such creatures, ranging from dinosaurs to various other reptiles and fish. All are unseen by modern man (except in the...

Bizarre | 133 Comments | Read more...

Yet Another 10 Conspiracy Theories

Published on October 4, 2009 by FlameHorse

I think from the previous two lists it is obvious that I love conspiracy theories. This contributed list looks at 10 more. It includes two things we have previously discussed on the site but gives a much more indepth explanation for them. The items are longer...

Miscellaneous | 175 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Most Famous Penises

Published on October 3, 2009 by JFrater

This list is possibly not safe for work. The penis. Without it, none of us would be here. It has been the source of pleasure and pain since time began and controversy in modern history. This list takes a look at ten of the most famous penises...

Top 10 Most Powerful Drug Lords

Published on October 2, 2009 by Spider G

We have all heard of wealthy businessmen like Bill Gates - but there is also an underworld of incredibly rich and powerful men who control much of the international trade in drugs. Their many successes makes one wonder whether there is any point in having a "war"...

Crime | 128 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Worst Television Spinoffs of All Time

Published on October 1, 2009 by Esamuherr

It's a formula as old as television itself. If the first series did well, why not use the original shows success to make another show using a same character or theme element. Unfortunately, although the formula can occasionally prove successful, (Happy Days...

Entertainment | 170 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Bizarre College Courses

Published on September 30, 2009 by Dash

They are supposed to be cathedrals of higher learning. In recent years,colleges have revamped their course structure to pave the way for some unusual courses to be incorporated into the curriculum. While some of them may have dregs of intellectual inquiry, others...

Top 10 Fascinating Deathbed Confessions

Published on September 29, 2009 by Blogball

When death is inevitable some people decide it is a good time to confess to things that have burdened them during their lifetime. Perhaps it is in order to leave the world with a clear conscience or maybe to benefit the living ones they leave behind. This list...

Miscellaneous | 105 Comments | Read more...

Top 10 Bizarre Medical Treatments

Published on September 28, 2009 by JFrater

We have run the gamut of bizarre diseases and and even surgical treatments, but we have not yet published a list of bizarre non-surgical medical treatments. So today we are able to add this list to the many other medical related lists on listverse. The...

Bizarre | 92 Comments | Read more...

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Darren: NERD ALERT: with regards to number 9, there hasn’t been a dinosaur recognized as brontosaurus for close...
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