Ultimate Top 10 Lists

Published on January 22, 2010 by Packeranatic

What follows is a list of people who through their acts of bravery or even treachery earned them nicknames that are still widely known today. All of the people named on this list had to have the following criteria...

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10 Stories of Bizarre Births

Published on January 21, 2010 by gabi319

The concept of Christmas comes from the stories of a virgin birth. Below are ten stories that are no less bizarre – from the weird science to just plain weird. The stories may be wide and varied but there are some parameters that were set prior to making this...

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10 Bizarre Creatures from Japanese Folklore

Published on January 20, 2010 by Tsiamon

[WARNING: some images may be considered mildly NSFW] In the past, we’ve seen lists about all sorts of mythological creatures, including a list specifically about Filipino monsters. However, Japanese folklore seems to be a class apart from the...

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10 Places With Morbid Names

Published on January 19, 2010 by Kjsem78

Certain places in the world may own morbid or dismal names, but many of them do not have substantial or intriguing stories that accompany their origin. These ten places (in no particular order) surely do, as each one got its name for a reason. Whether these...

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Top 10 Extraordinary People With Disabilities

Published on January 18, 2010 by tiktikhappy

It is a great achievment for any man to perform extraordinary acts - but it is even more so when this is done despite a terrible disability. This list looks at 10 people who have made a major mark on society through their actions or through succeeding against all...

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10 Creatures That Crawled Out Of Your Nightmares

Published on January 17, 2010 by ianz09

[WARNING: contains images that might offend - including spiders] We've all woken up in a cold sweat. We've all tossed and turned to escape the monsters roaming our worst dreams. Our vivid imaginations all but come to life at night, many times...

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15 Cases of Penis Removal

Published on January 16, 2010 by astraya

[WARNING: contains graphic images. NSFW] Penis removal is a subject that needs little explanation. The best-known scenario is that of an abused sexual partner taking sudden revenge (yes, John and Lorena Bobbitt are on the list), but the field is...

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10 Surprisingly Human Famous People

Published on January 15, 2010 by FlameHorse

Fame and history can easily distort the true picture of a man. The human side (and sometimes the bad side) of the famous dead can be forgotten which often contributes to the adulation that many receive. This list looks at 10 very famous and very special people...

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10 More Enigmas That Defy Explanation

Published on January 14, 2010 by xsilverwingzx and Spacespacecow

What is it about the bizarre and mysterious that piques our curiosity? It entertains our sense of wonder and excites our imagination, for sure. Luckily for us, history is marked with strange, logic-defying occurrences to amuse us. Here is a list comprised of 10...

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Top 10 Most Horrific Parasite Infections

Published on January 13, 2010 by nicolewishes

[WARNING: content will be disturbing to most.] Most of us (thankfully) never have had to experience any of these parasites. Though there are people who are at risk everyday and have to go through these horrid symptoms and even risk death if...

Nature | 131 Comments | Read more...

10 Convicts Presumed Innocent After Execution

Published on January 12, 2010 by deedee0323

English jurist William Blackstone once said, “Better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.” Even lawyers are indoctrinated with this concept early in law school. Whether you support with the death penalty or not, most individuals would...

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Top 10 Badasses of the World’s Special Forces

Published on January 11, 2010 by FlameHorse

In honor of a recent list of cheesy 80s actioners, here is a list for us James Bond wannabes. This list looks at 10 of the special forces from around the world that have the honor of being the most elite and - consequently - badass. Feel free to mention your own...

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Top 10 Herbivores You Probably Want To Avoid

Published on January 10, 2010 by Byakko Toranosuke

When we think of dangerous creatures, the ones that most often pop to mind are tigers, lions, bears, etc. We almost never think of non-carnivorous animals as killers. This list should hopefully dispel that notion. Here we look at ten creatures that are often...

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Top 10 Bizarre Apocalypse Scenarios

Published on January 9, 2010 by JoeTravolta

With the Recent release of 2012 at the cinemas there is a massive hype circulating the world. The hype is that in two years (21/12/12 to be exact exact) the world will end. On this date the Mayan Long Count Calendar ends and theorist believe that this spells the...

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Top 10 Incredible Sounds

Published on January 8, 2010 by Cosmo312

I think sounds are always underrated. There are plenty of famous pictures, graphs, and movies out there, but for a sound itself to be famous (other than music), or to even really be that interesting, takes something special. So here's some strange sounds - some...

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Top 10 Common Faults In Human Thought

Published on January 7, 2010 by Nikki

The human mind is a wonderful thing. Cognition, the act or process of thinking, enables us to process vast amounts of information quickly. For example, every time your eyes are open, you brain is constantly being bombarded with stimuli. You may be consciously...

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Top 10 Places You Can’t Go

Published on January 6, 2010 by JFrater

The world is full of secret and exclusive places that we either don't know about, or simply couldn't visit if we wanted to. This list takes a look at ten of the most significant places around the world that are closed to the general public or are virtually...

Miscellaneous, Popular Lists | 251 Comments | Read more...

JFrater Has Returned

Published on January 5, 2010 by JFrater

This is a brief administrative note to let you know that I have returned from my time off and am back in full control of the site. My Christmas didn't go quite as expected - it was downright awful in fact, but that is now in the past and we have the New Year to...

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Top 10 Interesting Facts about the Scythians

Published on January 5, 2010 by Scratch

The Scythians were a nomadic tribe that dominated the steppes for nearly five hundred years (From the 8th to approximately the 3rd Centuries BC). The Scythians spoke a tongue from the Northeastern Iranian language family. The Scythians were renowned for their...

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Top 10 One on One Battles in Film

Published on January 4, 2010 by Kuban8r

Movie’s have long given us some amazing battle and fight scenes. This list is reserved for one on one battles only. Good Vs. evil, protégé Vs. master, even father vs. son, this list is dedicated to those memorable and significant fight scenes that we won’t...

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