As one of the most influential directors of all time, many of Alfred Hitchcock’s films have become permanent classics of the cinema. Psycho, Rear Window, Vertigo, North by Northwest, and The Birds are just some of his most popular titles. Audiences all over the world know his movies, but few people know just how many…
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At some point many of us have been stuck in an elevator or faced the fear of being stuck. Here’s a look at 10 different videos of people stuck in an elevator, as we become a fly on the wall in this all too human drama. 10. Trapped in an elevator for 41 Hours You…
Studies have found out that many people don’t exercise because they do not find it interesting enough. New exercise routines are born everyday to pull as many trend followers as possible. Some of them have taken the ‘interesting” part too seriously have come up with the most bizarre ways to burn calories. Thug workout, punk…
Life can be a boring routine for some of us. The job, the kids, the school system, the mundane realities of everyday existence can force the individual to look for excitement in other places. For some, this excitement is found in a relationship with a man or woman. For some, the rush comes from drugs…
TopTenz.net celebrated its second anniversary this May, 2010. To be quite honest it snuck up on me and surprised me. It is hard to believe I have been doing this for two years and have posted 420 top 10 lists. Well, it isn’t fair to say “I” have been doing it, because I have had…
American activists have long operated under the opinion that a successful company owes it to themselves, as well as the world, to operate in an ethical, humane, and environmentally responsible manner. Few companies are blameless when it comes to conforming to all of these moral standards, but some are worse than others. The outcome of…
Mark ups are the small profit margins that retailers gain when an item is sold. It is the fundamental of business; it’s the reasons that the amount we pay is not what the item is actually worth. It’s the small amount of money the business owner tacks on to cover expenses and overhead costs such…
The purpose of martial arts competition is to prove that a well-trained individual, in the heat of the ultimate human contest (fighting), has the capability to hold his or her own under pressure and successfully attack an opponent amidst a barrage of potentially devastating blows. Traditionally, fighters are as evenly matched as possible, meaning that…
Hi there! You are going to die. Most people don’t like to think about death. It hurts when friends or family pass away. Death often catches us off guard and overwhelms us with sadness, pain, and emotional trauma. From time to time, however, the circumstances of someone’s death are so hilarious or unpredictable that we…
Here are 10 unusual ways to get from point A to point B. Some are fast, some are inexpensive, others are “green”, but all are guaranteed to get stares from the people you pass on the street: 10. Trikke Scooter A Trikke Scooter is a fairly nifty transportation device for only $199. It basically works…
In deference to another, rather infamous top 10 list on this great site, I would like to explain what the worst things you do as a patron that make your dining experience horrible for your waiter and the restaurant staff in general. This list will not be about tipping, paying your bill, or money in…
The internet is truly the wave of the future for all people, but then we have to include scammers and “matchstick men” into that equation. Scammers have used the same “patterns of hustle” since antiquity, but now they’ve taken a new form: a virtual one. There’s almost no greater way to bilk someone out of…
A feud, or vendetta, is an extended argument between two groups of people, usually started as the result of an insult, violence, or even murder. Today the term is more popularly associated with celebrities and sports rivalries, but historical blood feuds were fairly commonplace, and there were even rules and laws—like dueling—that were set up…
Although the threat of nuclear war looms in the backs of our minds, seldom do we stumble upon the chance to view a collection of motion picture images depicting these apocalyptic beauties in their purest form—detonation. Here is a collection of the best film footage of nuclear explosions, thanks to the thoughtful government employees around…
Before Yuri Gagarin made history by becoming the first man in space on April 12, 1961, a long succession of non-human astronauts had already been shot through the atmosphere in order to determine if life forms could survive spaceflight. Even after manned space missions became routine procedures, many different animals continued to be used for…
As if death was not morbid enough, many people have taken last rites to a whole new level of dreadfulness. In some cultures disposing of the corpse might mean anything from eating it up to dancing with it. Those of you who think burial and cremation are the only death rituals; please prepare yourself before…
Here is some good news for those of us who have prepared a secret acceptance speech for that sudden moment of fame. It’s time to take it out because we don’t need to win a beauty pageant to read it aloud. We now have scores of other pageants to choose from. There is just one…
Cakes, breads, muffins, pie, puddings, ice cream – it seems like every country enjoys something sweet after a meal (or any other time of the day, for that matter). This list describes ten outstanding desserts from around the world. If any are unfamiliar, I encourage you to go to a specialty store or restaurant and…
They say that necessity is the Mother of invention but some inventions weren’t really all that necessary. And even worse, some inventions should never have been imagined, much less mass-produced and then thrust upon an unsuspecting world. Some of these inventions you know and some, thankfully, you are remain blissfully ignorant of. Well, sorry to…
It’s easy to criticize the rich for extravagant lifestyles, especially at a time when so many are facing financial hardships in a suffering economy. However, what often is overlooked or outright ignored are the philanthropic activities that the richest of the rich are involved with. Supporting causes ranging from higher education to the eradication of…
Hi-tech GPS enabled phones, more accurate guns and faster cars – The criminals have taken their favorite cat-and-mouse game with the police on to a whole new level. Crime-fighting has become tough but law enforcement agencies are not willing to give up, not yet. From vomit-inducing flashlight to brain fingerprinting, here are the top ten…
When people think of the Oscars, they think of the best in the film industry. The best actors, the best movies, the best songs. It has long been the gold standard of achievement, and for 81 years, the Oscars have awarded this top prize to some of the most recognizable Hollywood icons of all time.…
Celebrities and addiction continue to be media’s favorite cocktail. But it’s not the Courtney Loves and Nicole Richies that excites them anymore. Alcoholics and drug addicts do get coverage on the inside pages and the last sections of news bulletins, but the headlines have now been grabbed by other modern addictions. Interventions targeted towards other…
Chances are if you like video games, and your girlfriend likes video games, then you’re not playing the same video games. Some guys would shutter at the thought of “casual games” while most girls see Halo as some kind of complex, unfun waste of time. Certainly there are exceptions, but in most cases you might…