The 10 Richest Billionaires in the World, and Where They Got Their Money
The recession has taken its toll even on the wealthy. Recently, the World Wealth Report found that 2009 was ushered in with fewer billionaires than previously. However, there are still plenty of billionaires in the world. Indeed, even though people like Bill Gates [...]

Throughout our history there have been women whom without their contributions the world we live in would be a completely different place. Each of these women will be continue to remembered well into the future for the way they changed popular opinion. This being said there are many deserving women who did not make this [...]

Giving birth to one baby seems enough for one set of parents, but for others, they are graced with the miracle of being able to give birth to twins. In today’s world, it seems that more and more women are having twins then ever before. It’s said that there is a 1 in 80 chance [...]

If it’s loud, furious and sounds the least bit “evil”, then it’s probably metal. Aside from the over-the-top themes and the sonic wallop it packs, heavy metal is celebrated for its high levels of musicianship on every instrument, but most importantly, the guitar. This is a list of those who are arguably the most influential  [...]

There’s no more iconic scene in Western movies than the good old-fashioned pistol duel, where the lawman and the outlaw meet at high noon to see who’s faster on the draw. In actuality, this kind of thing very rarely occurred, and the true life Western stories—like Wild Bill Hickok being shot in the back while [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Ever since human life has existed, it’s safe to say that innocent people have been executed. Whether due to a faulty justice system, human error, discrimination, or some other reason, it’s a fact that innocent people do die. Throughout the history of the world, there have been many people who have been killed that were [...]

Wit is a quality that is easily desired, but no so easily obtained. Those who do have it have gained heavy acclaim. Since the beginning of time, mankind has argued and debated against one another, and while some conflicts are won in wars, many of them are won in words. Here are ten of history’s [...]