Author: TopTenz

2011 was an exciting time for the medical industry, with thousands of scientific breakthroughs bringing hope to patients and health experts across the world. Here, we give you our top 10 weird and wonderful medical developments of 2011: 10. Squalamine Virus killer found in sharks In September it was reported that a new compound found…

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The Middle Ages were truly not for the faint of heart.  Most people were peasants and dirt poor.  They lived short, brutal existences, and the peasants had few rights to speak of. And did we mention the torture?  I’m not talking about waterboarding here.  This stuff was brutal.  Some people got really creative in figuring…

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The documentary gets no love, but it’s a key part of our filmic culture.  Too often, it’s lumped in with dull depictions of science topics on PBS, but documentaries fit in genres too, from comedy to horror.  Here are ten you may not have seen. 10. “The Emperor’s Naked Army Marches On” A Japanese documentary,…

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In choosing ten comebacks as the greatest of all-time some standard was necessary such an auspicious list.  My criteria involved two elements and within each element a measurement was used.  The elements were the nature of the setback and the prominence of the comeback.  The measurement for each was simply the greatness of the span…

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There are many folk and punk bands that, despite having no or few Irish-born members, draw upon Irish influences for their inspiration and musical style.  From established bands like The Pogues to lesser known groups like the Brick Top Blaggers, here are some examples of Celtic-inspired musicians you should check out if you like Irish…

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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 –…

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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…

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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…

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No wonder so many children are terrified of Saint Nick. If any of these Santa Claus characters were part of my childhood I would be screaming and crying not to sit on his lap too. You may want to take your kids from the room before viewing this list of the Top 10 Most Unintentionally…

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With the Christmas season coming, or is it already here, I thought it would be fun to do some lists relating to Christmas: Ten Gingerbread Houses You Would Live In…Then Eat. The witch’s house in Hansel and Gretel has nothing on these confectionery structures. Gingerbread Whore House Few gingerbread men will admit a visit to this…

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Not everyone wants to watch a football game on Thanksgiving and with that in mind I offer up these top 10 movies to watch on Thanksgiving or at least during the 4 days most of America will have off. Most will be shown on your local cable or network channels but some may require a…

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According to MedlinePlus.com, your skin is the largest organ in your body in both weight and surface area. Your skin alone weighs between six and nine pounds and stretches about 2-square yards! Your skin plays an important part in protecting your body from harmful bacteria, infections and regulates your body temperature. Sometimes, your skin takes…

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There have been raids and robberies on galleries, museums and private states for centuries. The aim? To steal timeless masterpieces worth thousands, if not millions. Often unsellable, the thieves range from avid art enthusiasts to opportunists. It has been reported that raids on British galleries of art works and antiques total up to about £500m…

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While Larry David could certainly fill an hour each week interacting with various characters on the show, it’s even more entertaining for the viewers when we’re treated to cameos. Over the eight seasons, all sorts of celebrities have appeared on the show as themselves as friends and foes of Larry. Here is a look at…

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Hide your wife and hide your kids because the gold bug has bitten—and it’s a worldwide pandemic. People in the preliminary stage are known to ice their necks, wrists, and teeth with the shimmery metal. An insatiable hunger for all things made of gold marks a person in the most advanced stage of the bug.…

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Everyone is superstitious in one way or another. Whether you believe that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day or that an apple a day will keep the doctor away or if you never walk under ladders, there are superstitions all around us. Some of the most superstitious people around are hockey players. Here’s my…

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Everybody is a fan of something but some just take it further than others. Here are the top ten fans who are simply crazy for their idols … 10. Chris Crocker After Britney Spears’s life spiraled out of control, possibly her biggest fan, Chris Crocker took to You Tube to air his views. Simply titled…

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Anti-heroes, perhaps the most beloved of all comic book characters, dangerously tread the line between hero and villain. They are prominent in the modern age of comics and are among some of the most popular characters ever. So, which of characters deserve the title of greatest? It’s certainly debatable – even if you eliminate Marvel…

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Any soccer fanatic knows that this sport has a way of rousing the emotions within us—either while talking about the sport, watching it on television, or most commonly, while playing it. Though this may be far truer for some of us than others, we’ve all experienced these feelings, ranging from elation to rage, or have…

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Good movie trailers are sometimes as good as whole movies. Additionally, posters are sometimes a highly amusing, highly engaging tactic to get you intrigued as to the thrills, chills, laughs, highs and lows of a good flick. But you know something? You can stomp both these sappy, bright-eyed little attempts at getting a movie attention…

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Whether it was Marty McFly, Gordon Gekko, the Terminator, Jake La Motta, the working girl (Melanie Griffith), or sharp-shooter Jimmy Chitwood, the 1980’s was a memorable decade of iconic heroes, novel advances in technology, and the cementation of blockbuster culture at the movies. Hollywood has always been a fast-moving town with new sets of winners…

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For many, Mario is the embodiment of great gaming. In the vast majority of video games featuring the bouncing plumber, the game-play has been life absorbing and the graphics have often pushed the boundaries of technology in their time. They have been the beating heart of the continuing success of Nintendo consoles and dominate the…

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StumbleUpon is one of the highest traffic generating social networks for websites, and for good reason.  When a user gives a page their thumbs up, they open the door to that page getting hundreds upon thousands of visitors in a fury. So what kind of content does well on StumbleUpon?  Let’s find out by looking…

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The traditional pre-marriage event to say farewell to bachelorhood is, nowadays, an excuse to have a raucous party. This was not always the case. There was greater significance in the event. In Spartan times it was a chance for the groom-to-be to pledge his continued allegiance to his comrades. In the 1800’s it was a…

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