Top 10 Worst Punishments Suffered by Famous Females
This article covers some of the most appalling tortures and executions that notable historic women have ever suffered. Some of whom may be familiar to you, while others perhaps less so. One thing they all have in common though, is that their suffering was horrific and painful. 10. Martina This Byzantine empress-consort was the second wife of the famous Emperor Heraclius, who reigned... [Read more]
Top 10 Movie Monsters Designed By Ray Harryhausen
On May 7th, 2013, the world said goodbye to a legendary special effects master, who enthralled our imaginations and our wildest nightmares. The mind of Ray Harryhausen is a treasure trove of mythology, monsters and mighty men. Since he first viewed the historic King Kong, he set off on his own special effects odyssey, and brought to life the horrors and wonders of his creations on the silver screen. His... [Read more]
Top 10 People Who Went Missing For Years (And Turned Up Alive)
Recently, three women who had been kidnapped separately over a decade ago were found alive and well, and the brothers who had kidnapped them all were jailed. It was a shocking but welcome turn of events, as the loved ones of those who are kidnapped too seldom receive this kind of news. It’s more common than one may think for kidnapped children to eventually be found alive and well. But then... [Read more]
Top 10 Reasons You Should Respect Nickelback
Nickelback is a running joke in the music industry. If you want to say something sucks, just compare it to Nickelback. For example “Dude, this TopTenz list sucks so hard it automatically made me like Nickelback on Facebook”. However, we feel that this hate is undeserved, so here are 10 reasons you should at the very least, give Nickelback a break. 10. They’re consistently on the charts. One... [Read more]
Top 10 Biggest Meteor Strikes In History
Our beloved blue planet gets pelted with debris from space all the time but, since most of it burns up or break apart in the atmosphere, it’s usually not a problem. Even when one does make it to the ground, they are rarely much larger than a small rock, minimizing the damage they’re capable of inflicting. Then, of course, there is that once-in-an-eon occasion where something very very large... [Read more]
Top 10 Firsts That Weren’t Actually First
There are some things in life that everybody just knows, like where the Eiffel Tower is, or why it’s okay to catch a butterfly with your hands, but not a bee. These are examples of the kind of knowledge that is so basic, you just pick it up naturally throughout your life and couldn’t possibly remember where you first heard it. As a result of this, a lot of things we hear are often taken... [Read more]
Top 10 Baffling Works of Justin Bieber Fanfiction
Justin Bieber is a common target of mockery on the Internet, but in all seriousness, we kind of respect the guy. Sure, his music sucks but, since we’ve finished puberty, we’re not his target market. What’s important is that he’s handling his fame as well as any teenager could reasonably be expected to (the occasional Worst Birthday outburst notwithstanding.) This is especially impressive considering... [Read more]
Top 10 Documentaries Where Crimes Were Committed On Camera
We tend to expect a certain kind of behavior from people on camera; namely, the non-criminal kind. The fact that we might later be watched by someone, especially someone who could punish us, is supposed to keep us in line. Oftentimes, in surprising ways and to shocking extents, it turns out not to inhibit behavior at all. 10. Harlan County USA This film features perhaps the most brazen... [Read more]
Top 10 Movie Sets that Took On A Life Of Their Own
Hollywood strives to make movies look as real as possible: after all, The Matrix wouldn’t have been nearly as convincing if it’d been filmed in some guy’s basement. To make that magic, sets are often elaborately and solidly built. So elaborately and solidly, in fact, that after filming is over, those sets keep being used, even when it’s no longer for the movies. 10. Pioneertown, CA Mane... [Read more]
Top 10 Diseases With Unexpected Benefits
From a very early age, we learn that optimism is the key to happiness. Unfortunately, when people catch a disease, especially an incurable one, they tend to lose their optimism and fall into depression, and this only aggravates their condition. Even though this attitude is perfectly explainable, as being ill is the essence of human suffering, one should remember that there is no bad without good. To... [Read more]
Top 10 Fascinating Facts About Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln is one of the most well-known politicians in history, and arguably the most popular President in the history of the United States. However, his history has been incredibly distorted by many with an agenda, some positive and some negative. Below are ten interesting facts about Abraham Lincoln; some clear up common misunderstandings, others are just outright fascinating, and some may... [Read more]
Top 10 Female Mixed Martial Artists
On February 23, 2013, The Ultimate Fighting Championship made history, with a Pay-Per-View headlined by the first UFC women’s fight in history. Accordingly, this event received widespread coverage from not just niche fighting websites, but also from mainstream newspapers such as USA Today, due to the historic advance for women that the event represents. Here are ten women who are ready to not only... [Read more]
Top 10 Harrowing Transportation Disasters (That Were Barely Averted)
Major disasters involving planes, trains, buses and ocean liners get plenty of media coverage, which has a way of making us more concerned about these modes of transport than we should be, since people are generally terrible at calculating probability. This doesn’t make our hesitation to jump on a plane after seeing a news item about a terrible plane crash any less understandable, but if only... [Read more]
Top 10 Insanely Advanced Pieces Of Nazi Wartime Equipment
Here at TopTenz, we have a strict no-swearing policy, which is why if you wish to learn our actual opinion of the Nazis, you’d have to piece together a bunch of NWA songs. For people unwilling to do that, we don’t like them very much. That said, the Nazis did give the world some of its most hilariously badass and awesome inventions of war. Since they basically gave scientists free reign... [Read more]
Top 10 Powwow Dances
Native American culture is alive and well these days. It thrives in its own traditions, merits and creative output. The Powwow is a social gathering that combines all these aspects and more into one cohesive moment that lasts well into the memories of those that attend. This list here is what I consider to be the best dances of today’s “modern” powwow. I’m not going to go into too much detail... [Read more]
Top 10 Most Insane Soccer Riots In History
Football (or soccer, as it’s known in the States) is the world’s most beloved game. From back alley matches to the World Cup, most everybody’s kicked a ball at some point, and its fans are some of the most dedicated in the world. “Hooliganism” sometimes goes too far, though, and the ensuing antics can make for a menacing scene — sometimes even a deadly one. 10. Millwall... [Read more]
Top 10 Making Of Movies Better Than The Movie
The public remains fascinated with seeing behind the scenes. Problem is that many of the special features you get on a disc or online are such dull puff pieces. These, however, are much more fascinating than cast and crew members sitting in a chair and delivering platitudes about their project. 10. Dangerous Days/Blade Runner While Blade Runner’s status as a highly influential classic remains secure,... [Read more]
Top 10 Important World News Stories of April 2013
As anyone following the news for the past month should know, the most critical news story of April 2013 will have lasting historical significance. Yet, several other keys events have also occurred. The most significant include the following interesting and important, albeit largely depressing, items. 10. A Week of American Tragedies In addition to the more publicized incidents in... [Read more]
Top 10 Subreddits You Should Definitely Subscribe To
Reddit, depending on who you ask, is either the greatest source of information and entertainment on the web, or a leaking cesspit of misogyny and sexism with a very good façade. To be honest, it’s a lot of both, which is what makes it so iconic and awesome. Whether you’re a budding Redditor, or simply want to quietly glean all the best bits out of it, here are 10 of the best SubReddits... [Read more]
Top 10 Myths About Spiders
The fear of spiders is one of the most common fears amongst humans. Some say it’s because spiders are among the least human-looking animals on Earth, while others say it’s because those of our ancestors who were afraid of spiders were more likely to survive, and the fear is inbuilt in our genetics. Still others simply hate them because they’re icky-poo. Whatever you believe, there... [Read more]
Top 10 Animals That Do Drugs
Let’s get one thing clear before we begin: at the risk of sounding controversial, TopTenz does not endorse drug abuse. It will ruin your life, and you should be doing more productive things with your time anyway, like reading TopTenz lists. That being said, animals that do drugs are hilarious. Some animals do them for the beneficial side effects, while others just get a kick out of the habit. And... [Read more]
Top 10 Famously Limited (Bad) Actors Who Can Actually Act
Some actors are chameleons. Upon first viewing of any movie Gary Oldman has ever been in, you likely found yourself asking, “Is that- is that Gary Oldman?” Then exclaiming, “Holy crap, that’s Gary Oldman!” Other actors are whatever the opposite of a chameleon is. basically playing themselves role after role, and not always convincingly. Hey, who are we to judge? If we... [Read more]
Top 10 Successful Companies that Started Life As Something Totally Different
Most of us go through life not knowing who we are, or what we want to do, until at least a few decades in. Well go through many false starts, and travel through many dead-end paths, until we find the one that’s truly right for us. Many companies are the same way. Oftentimes, the most successful corporations on Earth started with one simple idea, and are now vastly successful in a very different... [Read more]
