10 Brutal Realities of Life in Mao’s China
Mao Zedong, who you may also know as Chairman Mao, is one of those rare…
10 of Britain’s Greatest Eccentrics (or Weirdos, if You Were Poor)
Eccentricity is one of the great British pastimes. History is full of figures who displayed…
10 of History’s Greatest Engineering Achievements
The history of civilization is replete with examples of humanity improving the world in which…
10 Totally Weird DNA Tests
Hey! Has anyone checked out your DNA? If so, we’re not surprised. Experts say that…
10 Awesomely Passive Aggressive Ways People Got Revenge
We’ve all heard various sayings that decry revenge as being a worthless act that’s beneath…
10 Deadly University & College Professors
Professors fill a highly regarded role in society, being seen as trusted and learned professionals.…
10 Shocking Facts About “Freak” Shows
While it has been boasted that P.T. Barnum created the original freak show, the truth…
10 Strange Aviation Mysteries
There have been many unexplained disappearances of aircrafts over the years. There’s no denying that…
Warriors of the World Top 10 Lists
I apologize for the intrusion of posting on a top 10 list site without a…
10 Notoriously Bad Decisions by Political Leaders
Throughout history there have been a lot of amazing leaders. Some of them led from…
10 Amazing Modern “Freak Show” Performers
When you think of the term “freak show” you might imagine scenes from a bygone…
10 Irish Myths and Legends
Ireland’s long history is riddled with ancient mythology and folklore. Ireland’s ancient societies, the Druids…
10 Daring Heists (That Actually Worked)
Like all workers, bank robbers are adapting to a changing culture. According to Albert Samaha’s…
10 Notorious Australian Outlaws
The Wild West of the United States sets the stage for famous gunslinger films, but…
10 Things That Might be Going On in North Korea
North Korea is the most mysterious country in the world. No one is allowed to…
Top 10 Travel Highlights While Visiting Venice
Venice is a city unlike any other on earth, and if you’re only there for…
10 Facts the Mormon Church Doesn’t Want Its Members to Know
An article posted July 20 at the NY Times website sent shock waves throughout The…
10 Memorable Moments from Blair House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is one of the most famous addresses in the world, as it…
10 Brutal Realities of Life in Saudi Arabia
The United States of America has a befuddling relationship with the largest oil exporter in…
Top Ten Fascinating Facts about the Anglo-Saxons
Settlement in England The Anglo-Saxons were Germanic invaders who came from what is now the…
10 Historical Figures We’ve Pretty Much Forgotten
When learning about history you often assume you are learning about the most important people…
10 Pyramid Schemes That Went Horribly Wrong
We’ve all heard of a “pyramid scheme,” but many people don’t actually know what they…
Top 10 Forgotten Female Alchemists From Throughout History
Alchemy is the ancient science of attempting to transform lead into gold. Alchemists also sought…
10 More Leaked or Declassified Government Secrets
We were going to put together a list of “things the government could be hiding…