Top 10 Arguments That Can’t Be Won
Since the time of fire, man has had arguments – rare or well done? Of course, arguments depend on your point of view, or in the case of husbands and wives, what the wife thinks. Some arguments are never-ending. Over the centuries, there have been some doozies that have kept philosophy students and teachers debating.
To be included on this list of Arguments That Can’t Be Won, the argument must have no clear answer that cannot be countered with another opposing view.
Disclaimer: TopTenz.net is in no way trying to lead you to think in one way or another. We are only trying to present the arguments in a meaningful context.
Evolution or Creation?
Theologists and scientists have been arguing this one for centuries as well. The argument goes back to the time when organized religion was almost as powerful as the monarchies ruling countries. When people starting postulating that the Earth was not the center of the universe, it gave way to the rise in questioning the idea of a seven-day creation and God’s role in creating the Earth. Enter Darwin and his Theory of Evolution and the debate truly kicks off with an unholy fevered pitch. Add in that there are many stories of creation across many different religions and your brain can really start to hurt.
Top 10 Star Wars Pumpkin Carvings
Well, it’s almost Halloween and with that time of year comes pumpkin carving and the creation of many creative Jack-O-Lanterns. What was once a simple art form, an expressions of a artist and a butcher knife has given way to a sophisticated art form: pumpkin sculpting. While there may not be any “David” in these works of art, it is easy to appreciate the skill it takes to carve a gourd and even more so when you consider the artists have brought to life their favorite characters from Star Wars. Behold 10 wonderful Star Wars pumpkin carvings.
Chewbacca Pumpkin Carving
Top 10 Intriguing Stars
In Hollywood, the biggest stars are measured by their box office appeal, the roles they get in movies, or by millions of votes cast by the public on “American Idol.” But in astronomy, how do you know what the hottest stars are? What makes a star so special it deserves our awe and appreciation?
Some stars capture our imagination because they are the best candidates for planets teeming with life. Others might help us understand the origin of our own solar system, while still others stand out because they host planets that are just plain bizarre.
A number of leading planet hunters were asked to name their most intriguing stars. Here are their top 10 choices.
10. Mr. Spock’s Neighborhood: 40 Eridani A
This is the star identified in “Star Trek” lore as the location of planet Vulcan, Mr. Spock’s home world. So far, no planets have been found around this star, a K dwarf smaller and cooler than our sun. But research conducted by Dr. Angelle Tanner, a scientist with the planned SIM PlanetQuest mission indicates there’s no reason a habitable planet couldn’t have formed around that star. The mission will have the capability to find Vulcan, if it’s there, as part of its search for habitable planets around.
Top 10 Mysteries of the Universe
The Universe… The incredible difference in scale between the tiny world we live in every day and the vastness of all time and space begs the question of whether we will ever be able to grasp the fullness of the cosmos. But that doesn’t stop us from trying. In fact, contemplating the great unknowns must be one of the oldest hobbies in human experience. The pursuit has given rise first to religion, then to philosophy, then to people who make fun of religion and philosophy.
We may never understand the entire universe, but we can sure appreciate the fact that it’s so complex that it eludes us.
10. Extraterrestrial Intelligence
This is really a simple mystery. Is there other intelligent life out there in the universe? Carl Sagan reminds us that if we exist, then, no matter how rare intelligence is in the universe, given how huge the universe is, we must have many neighbors out there somewhere. Frank Drake, an astrophysicist, created an equation that helps figure out how much intelligent life there is in the universe, and estimated that if only one in a billion planets has intelligent life, then there must still be over 6 billion planets with intelligence on them. Enrico Fermi, however, pointed out that if life is that common, then it is virtually impossible that we haven’t yet detected any signs of other intelligent life in the universe. So, the real mystery is this: what is it about Earth that makes no one want to play with us?
Top 10 Sidekicks
Every now and then everyone needs a helping hand and that is the exact purpose for a sidekick. They are there to bail the “main man” out of trouble, provide a sounding board and a word of encouragement when things get tough. I think you will agree that all the sidekicks listed below provided support, encouragement and a helping hand or hoof when needed.
10. Tonto
The Main Man: Lone Ranger
While his way of speaking certainly wasn’t politically correct (”Him say man ride over ridge on horse.”), Tonto always had valuable advice for the Lone Ranger such as which way the bad guys went. The very fact he stuck around even though the word “Tonto” can mean “fool” or “idiot”, just makes him even more loyal as well as patient with Mr. Lone Ranger. Without Tonto no one would be use the phrase “Kemo Sabe” which means “faithful friend” which he also was. Read more
