Top 10 Movie Characters Who Suffer from Dissociative Identity Disorder (Split Personality)
Our minds allow us to interpret what we perceive externally, yet there is still so much left unexplained about the mind itself. If it is true we only use a fraction of our total brain capacity, what exactly is left untapped? While a lot is yet to be uncovered, we already have a pretty impressive list of the mind’s abilities and defects. And there are a lot of defects. One in particular,... [Read more]
Top 10 Bizarre Early Films of Famous Directors
Anyone who has ever watched some cheesy B-movie on SyFy, or some aspiring college kid’s weird and stilted little video, probably never would have thought anything would come of the directors responsible for those. Well, as we’ll see, perhaps these now-famous directors shouldn’t be written off so quickly. 10. Bedhead (Robert Rodriguez) From the creator of the Spy Kids franchise, Sin City, Grindhouse,... [Read more]
Top 10 British Generals, 1700 – 1945
This list is specifically limited to the period between the beginning of the Spanish War of Succession and the end of the Second World War, and is restricted to generals who were born in the British Isles. There are some controversial additions and the ranking is purely my own personal opinion. 10. Henry Rawlinson – 1st Baron Rawlinson Rawlinson is a controversial addition to the list for those... [Read more]
Top 10 Amazing (Yet Uninspiring) Achievements
We’ve all achieved something in our lives, and some of these feats are quite amazing. Just today, for example, TopTenz sent this page to hundreds of millions of homes, and made billions of people happy when they read it aloud for the amusement of friends and family. If you aren’t doing that now, by the way, get on it. Even if you have to shout to be heard over whatever it is they’re watching... [Read more]
Top 10 Most Amazing Gummies
The most creative I have ever gotten with gummies is when I pretend that the worms are actually snakes, or I bite off pieces of the bears and pretend they’re screaming in agony. I tend to eat them more than I create with them, is what I’m saying. But, as it turns out, there are lots of people out there way more creative than I. These people see gummies as a canvas on which they pour sweet... [Read more]
Top 10 Genre Crossing Cover songs
Almost every band at some point of their career has covered a song by another band. The practice is so encouraged by record labels that it’s as common as the live album for taking money out of the pockets of fans. Some covers are amazing technical tributes, like Tool covering No Quarter by Led Zepplin, but most are horrible cash grabs, like No Doubt covering It’s My Life by Talk Talk. ... [Read more]
Top 10 Retro Toy Watches of all Time
Not too long ago I was thinking about the watches we used to have as children and how much fun they were. As the watch seems to be losing the child market in the present day due to smart phones, MP3 players and all the other gadgets us older people never had growing up, I thought it would be great to look back at some of the play watches and remember what made them individual and great. I grew up in... [Read more]
Top 10 Underrated Video Games of 2011
2011 was a banner year for video games. It saw the release of Modern Warfare 3, Battlefield 3, and a dozen other indistinguishable shooters, all of them selling millions of copies. And then there were these games. Their sales ranged from “okay” to “embarrassing,” but each took creative risks that paid off. For that, they deserve recognition. 10. El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron Do you... [Read more]
Top 10 Weirdest Fruit
If you grew up American, like me, then your typical idea of “Tropical Fruit” was bananas and the occasional kiwi. When I was a kid, Pineapples were something you rarely saw in a grocery store and mangos were something mentioned in movies or songs and I just assumed they didn’t exist for real and I just assumed Sesame Street and Don Ho were lying to me. The internet has effectively erased the... [Read more]
Top 10 American Downtowns
As a country, the United States is probably better characterized by suburbia than by urbanity, by sprawling office parks rather than by dense commercial districts. Nevertheless, the concept of a “downtown”, or a centralized and distinct commercial district, first came into use in America, as cities developed along lines that created stark divisions between the 19th century urban core and the newer,... [Read more]
Top 10 Secondary Characters Who Became Television Stars
Sometimes, the TV character that you remember long after the show went off the air was not the one originally intended to be the star. Here are the ten greatest rises from TV sidekickdom to stardom- characters who were originally intended as side characters (sometimes even as one-episode guest stars) gradually outshining the star of the TV show. 10. Barney Stinson Neil Patrick Harris, How I Met Your... [Read more]
Top 10 Interesting Facts About Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today, for many of us, King has become less a human being than a source of quotes and a saint. This will not do. A pedestal is no place to put a great man’s legacy. So this tribute is intended to not be as sanctimonious as most of those for King have become. 10. King = Litigious While the “I Have A Dream” Speech has been quoted for some rather crass purposes by a certain tech company,... [Read more]
Top 10 Wizards in Literature
In the last century, entertainment has taken huge leaps forward with the advent of first radio, then television, movies and the Internet. However, one form of entertainment has evolved – writing, specifically novels and the long form of fiction. Funny thing about that evolution is that the fiction genre of fantasy has only just started growing in popularity over the last 30 years or so, despite the... [Read more]
Top 10 Things That You Think Are In the Constitution (But Aren’t)
For any true blue American who drinks Bald Eagle tears and pisses Freedom, the Constitution of the United States is one the most important pieces of paper in history. It is the foundation on which the country was built, thrived and became the superpower it is today. Therefore, it’d be logical to assume that the people of the US has, at the very least, actually READ the damned thing, right? Sadly,... [Read more]
Top 10 Hollywood Family Dynasties
Family dynasties are a grand tradition in Hollywood. Below are a list of clans of famous actors, directors, writers, and producers who were related to each other. The criteria for this list is how much talent the combined members of the family had and how many generations the dynasty spanned. 10. The Reitman Dynasty Members: Ivan, son Jason, daughter Catherine Rather than go with the Kirk/Michael... [Read more]
Top 10 Reasons Why Everyone Should Read Comics
There is a misconception in this great society of ours that needs to be addressed and, hopefully, corrected. No, I’m not referring to issues of racial inequality or the widening gap between the rich and poor, nor the debate over same sex marriages. No, this is something much more organic and fundamental. I’m talking about an issue that touches the very core of Americana! Yes indeed, fellow readers,... [Read more]
Top 10 Amazing Bioluminescent Organisms
When most people find out what bioluminescence is, the first thing they associate it with is firefly butts, but the world has way more interesting life with built-in flashlights than beetles that use it to get nookie. And while we may not have glowing redwoods like Pandora, we do have the following. 10. Bioluminescent Fungus If you’re like me, the word “mushroom” conjures up things like pizza... [Read more]
Top 10 Non-White Superheroes
In the world of comics, iconic figures such as Superman, Spider-man, Batman and the like; have made their indelible impression on both the mythos of heroes in general and the comic book genre specifically. Yet, there are other characters, perhaps not as well known, who nevertheless contributed to the love and appreciation we share for our heroes. These “super” heroes – often relegated to a second... [Read more]
Top 10 Rock ‘n Roll Muses
They say behind every great man, there is a woman holding him up. That may be true. It has certainly been true in the case of many musicians, especially rock musicians. Following are some of the greatest women of rock and roll history – not performers, but the women who inspired the songs we all know and love. Here are the top 10 rock ‘n roll muses. 10. Edie Sedgwick Best known for... [Read more]
Top 10 Major Movie Events That Were Happy Accidents
Academic books and essays about movies use lofty phrases and multi-layered interpretations to make the fact the authors have watched movies too many times seem like an insightful and meaningful practice. Anyone who has spent much time on a movie set realizes that’s usually giving filmmakers a bit too much credit. In fact, as we’ll be able to see with today’s list, many important moments brought... [Read more]
Top 10 Screen Legend High School Dropouts
Contrary to parental warnings, the lack of a high school diploma does not necessarily doom one to minimum wage drudgery. A surprising number of Silver Screen Legends forwent education and began early careers, although not necessarily in acting. Most were not plucked from obscurity, forced to abandon instruction and thrust into the limelight by their astounding talent. Instead, the reasons behind leaving... [Read more]
Top 10 Crazy Slippers/Flip-Flops
After reading the funny Top 10 Worst Shoes To Wear And Step In Dog Poop list, I decided to put together a list of ten unusual slippers/flip-flops that will definitely blow your mind. The good part is that most of them can be bought. It’s not surprising that slippers are such a popular gift idea. They are inexpensive, practical and appeal to all ages and genders. There are many styles to suit... [Read more]
Top 10 Cartoon Novelty Songs Under 2 Minutes
Back in the olden times, people had to wait until the syndicated Dr. Demento show to get their fix of novelty music. Make a tape, send it to the good doctor, and hope you are chosen for his weekly radio show. As time went on, novelty songs started to make their way onto morning radio ‘zoo’ shows and Saturday morning cartoons. Again, the fix of novelty music took too long for those... [Read more]
