The term Internet meme is used to describe a concept that spreads via the Internet. The idea may take the form of a video, picture, website, phrase or just a word. The meme will move from person to person via social networking websites, blogs, news sources and other web-based services. Internet memes can spread rapidly,…
Author: Bryan Johnson
The history of books has been linked to political and economical contingencies, as well as the history of ideas and religion. In the ancient world, humans developed writings as a desire to create a lasting record. In the 1450s, The Gutenberg Bible became the first major book printed with a movable type printing press, marking…
We are all familiar with the phrase “your mind plays tricks on you.” In many scientific cases, this statement has proven to be true. The human brain is extremely complex and organized. Professionals are skilled at making observations surrounding cognitive tendencies, but understanding the mechanisms behind human perception is challenging. The cognitive map that develops…
The world is full of unique objects, creatures, and world events. Many foods are naturally radioactive and bananas contain a particularly high dose of radiation. The banana equivalent dose is a scale used to measure radiation exposure. The scale is based on the radiation levels humans receive by eating a single banana. In fact, bananas…
The first permanent photograph was produced in 1826 by French inventor Nicéphore Niépce. The picture is named View from the Window at Le Gras and it took over 8 hours to expose. The first photograph of a person was taken in 1838 by French chemist Louis Daguerre. The picture is named Boulevard du Temple and…
Since the development of the computer, technology has reached its ultimate pinnacle. Every year, highly advanced electrical equipment is produced for consumer use. The most high tech designs and experiments are being conducted behind government walls. Some international organizations have made valid predictions on what technological advancements humans will face in the future. World laws…
The first sword appeared during the Bronze Age. It was made of copper and was uncovered at the Harappan sites in present-day Pakistan. By the Middle Ages iron and steel swords were being mass produced and used in battle. Soldiers were trained in swordsmanship and prepared for combat. It was before the era of guns…
In popular culture a “sex symbol” is a person that is admired for their sex appeal. Most of these individuals are famous actors, musicians, or models that have an extensive media following. During the 1950s and 60s a generation of people began to question and challenge the traditionally accepted cultural norms. The relatively conservative ideals…
Warning: Some of the videos may contain material that is offensive to some readers. TopTenz.net does not support these games and lists them here only as a matter of showing how strange some video games, especially their storylines, may be. Unfortunately, some of these strange video games also are in extremely poor taste. Many different…
Many articles have been written documenting the world’s greatest travel destinations. However, this list will be examining some locations that you don’t want to visit or would be better off avoiding. In planning a family vacation or cross-country trip, I would recommend staying away from these places. Many of the areas have a serious pollution…
Nuclear weapons are the most destructive devices on earth. The technology used to create these weapons involves nuclear fusion reactions. The man who first developed the idea of a nuclear chain reaction was Hungarian physicist Leó Szilárd. In 1934, Szilárd patented the idea of the atomic bomb. In 1939, he wrote a letter to Albert…
Many strange archaeological discoveries have been made in modern history. Hundreds of artifacts have been unearthed that have baffled scientists and challenged modern man’s view of history. Many of these objects have been labeled out of place artifacts or anachronisms. These archeological discoveries are always controversial and the scientific community is extremely selective in what…
One of the greatest mysteries of life surrounds the process of death. No one can be sure what happens when you die, but the final moments of life are usually filled with honesty. Some people are given the chance to prepare for death, while others are not. A person’s final words are extremely revealing. These…
History always has something to say about someone who is number one. A certain individual can become famous for a variety of heroic, unfortunate, ground breaking, or even uncontrollable events. When a new trend appears in transportation, communication, or the technical word, an innovator is always there to be the first to develop or test…
An interesting emotion can be felt when you look at the last monumental photo of a historical figure, object, or landmark. It can fill you will rage, peering into the eyes of a cynical creature, sadness, as you remember the life and legacy of a great man, or intrigue, as you wonder what these individuals…
A good movie will transport you into a separate time or era with an intriguing story, everlasting characters, and imaginative plot development. It could have a happy, sad, romantic, or action packed theme. As a whole, the world population adores the character actors who star in these stories. People can personally relate to certain movie…
When a living organism reproduces, genes are passed from one generation to the next, thus producing inherited traits in a species. Evolution is a gradual process of changing in the genetic material of a population of organisms from one generation to the next. Most changes are extremely gradual, but can accumulate over time and can…
Let’s take a trip back to the 1970’s, 80’s and 90’s, a musical time when we didn’t need the internet, iPods, or even cell phones to function. MTV was growing and music was changing, from disco, to electro-phonic, to 80’s rock, and grunge. We are all in search of those few songs where everything is…
One of the most humiliating things that can happen to an NBA player is to get posterized. This occurs when a player dunks in the face of another, basically it comes down to the simple fact of who can jump higher. While I do respect players for attempting to block the incoming freight train and…
The evolution of the music industry has been astounding, traveling from the time of Elvis to Beatlemania, The Supremes, the British Invasion, and The Rolling Stones–Michael Jackson, Run DMC, Nirvana, Enya, Justin Timberlake and Linkin Park. Yes, Linkin Park has sold more albums then any other band during the last ten years. Unfortunately, in modern…
As you would probably expect, probing through the internet one can find many lists and sites dedicated to people who have suddenly and mysteriously died. This is only normal as in human nature there is a desire to understand the concept of death. We want specific details, so that we can recreate and understand what…
It is a special occasion when you capture that one in a million shot, when you witness an amazing spectacle and have your video camera at your side. Natural disasters and unexplained phenomena happen every day. Still, there are few videos of these events as they occur. With the expansion of personal video cameras in…
Earth is full of a wide variety of creatures. Living organisms need to hear, think, see, and adapt with precision in order to evolve, flourish, and survive on this planet. The animal kingdom is built around primates, mammals, rodents, cetaceans, marsupials, birds, reptiles, and mollusks, to name a few. As humans, we pride ourselves on…
Congratulations to our Bryan Johnson, 1st place winner in our Top 10 List Writing Contest. Let me paint a picture for you. It is the biggest game of the year and it’s your team against theirs. Which team will be more prepared, better coached, and mentally ready for the challenge ahead? Whose team worked harder in…