Since the world began, we have been surrounded by mysteries. Some are solved by science, but others remain unexplained and might stay unsolved forever. Some are as ancient as humanity, but our fascination with them keeps them timeless. Here are ten such historical unsolved mysteries, to both entertain you and make you wonder. 10. The…
Author: Theodoros Karasavvas
Even though the American version of Thanksgiving is by far the most famous of all the Fall Harvests, it’s far from the only one out there. Almost every culture has or has had a Thanksgiving-style celebration of their very own. Here are ten of the most festive.
Not too long ago on Toptenz, we hosted a list of similarly sensitive subject matter. The author didn’t mention how the representation of white people, especially in modern films, tends to be stereotypical and negative in many ways too. In fact, white actors seem to have a monopoly on roles as racists, sadistic freaks, pedophiles,…
When someone simply vanishes, the mystery surrounding the disappearance makes you doubt a series of things you had taken for granted. A small percent of those who disappear may have chosen to disappear for their own reasons. They leave their old lives behind and create new identities. Another small number may have been killed by…
When people think of Ancient Greek contributions to the world, they usually think of Democracy, the Olympic Games, mythology, philosophy, architecture, tragedy, comedy and theatre among others. It’s no secret that Greece, even though a small dot on the map, gave birth to many great things and it is widely considered to be the mother…
While touring new places, we are exposed to new sights, new foods, new arts, and new civilizations. The cultural impact of tourism as an event is undeniable, but let’s not underestimate the significance of tourism in economic terms, since it is very important for the economy and a sector that can definitely create growth prospects…
We all know that celebrities make way too much money for what they do. In a fair world, people such as scientists, doctors, and inventors – people who make real contributions to humanity – wouldn’t make pennies compared to actors, singers, and athletes. But that’s the way the world is. This list spotlights ten cases…
When people hear about inventors who lost their lives because of their own inventions, certain well-known cases come to mind: Madame Curie, who died of radiation-induced anemia; Franz Reichelt, who jumped to his death from the Eiffel Tower wearing his own parachute; Horace Lawson Hunley, who drowned in the submarine he designed and built himself;…
There have been many great warriors throughout history – some of them as tough as it gets. But most people know only the same few we learn about from the movies: Spartacus, Alexander the Great, Hannibal Barca, King Leonidas I and his 300 Spartans, William Wallace… It’s truly annoying to realize that history itself has…
Christmas is the most celebrated holiday of the year, but how much do you know about it really? How many of you know who the first person to decorate a Christmas tree was? Any idea who invented electric Christmas lights? This list will give you all the answers you are looking for, and enlighten you about…
Rock ‘n’ Roll has traditionally been a minefield of wild stories about sex and drugs. In this list we will discover the real men behind these dense stories; we will get introduced to their more human side and we will get to know better the hidden parts and notable people of their lives. In the…
It seems to be true that many people around the world tend to believe that the field of law is something bad and they usually think of it with fear and intimidation in most cases. In reality modern law (in most Western countries at least) is serving the citizen and it’s definitely in his favor…
Most creatures named after people are named after the scientists that discovered them. Not so with these little guys, who all share names with famous celebrities for one reason or another. These reasons, by the way, are usually quite interesting, and oftentimes silly and goofy. Which is exactly what you would expect from the wacky world of science.
MMA is one of the most popular sports around, and has produced a great many legendary competitors over the years. Here are ten of the greatest, and most legendary, competitors in mixed martial arts history.
We’re all familiar with Jesus, Gandhi, and many other famous martyrs throughout history, but what of the ones who get less attention? They were just as dedicated and willing to die for their cause as any of the others, and they deserve a proper tribute as well. It is our goal now to give them one.
Coffee is a word that we borrowed from the Arabic word qahwah, which means power. In my opinion, that’s one of the best ways to describe coffee’s nature. Coffee has become one of the most widely-consumed drinks around the world and is a part of popular culture and social life. It’s the ideal drink to…
Though the United States’ War for Independence is the most famous attempt by a nation to win its freedom, tons of other nations have done the same throughout history. Here are ten that should be talked about more often.