Don’t throw away your pee before checking this list out! Pee, also known as urine, is from the Latin word urina, and means “to moisten, flow.” It is a golden liquid with some golden benefits. Urine is now used for urine therapy because it is not a waste product but a by-product of blood filtration. The…
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The consequences of a war have long been established, but the reasons the war starts in the first place interests us the most. Here are ten stupid reasons, combined with the egos of those in charge that resulted in some of the bloodiest wars ever fought. 10. The Great Guano War The war of the…
The French Revolution is regarded as being instrumental in the foundation of modern democracies and ideologies. By far, the most iconic symbol of this revolution is the gruesome guillotine. Now that the French have gotten rid of their kings and queens for good, the guillotines have been put away in museums. Hopefully, they’ll never have…
Gothic architecture is more than a little bit amazing. It is timeless and oftentimes breathtaking. It goes without being said that Gothic architecture was one of mankind’s most extreme expressions. The thing is you never know when or where you will run into this unique style of architecture. From American churches to grand cathedrals and even…
Adequate and complex representations in media are so vital to the structure of our society. Or rather, more poignantly, the structure of how people of color feel when they see themselves represented in a positive, multi-dimensional and eclectic manner. The representation of people of color on the silver screen has largely been stereotypical and/or secondary,…
World War II was a horrible conflict, which engulfed much of the known world. Known as the Great War, this conflict killed as many as 75 million people, making it the most deadly war in all of human history. Just take a moment to savor that fact–75 million people perished, in just a short 6…
Even if you got an A+ in English, chances are you’re still not fluent in it. It’s not entirely your fault though; society has a bad habit of taking certain words and using them incorrectly for so long, and so often, that actually using them properly makes you look like an idiot. it’s time for that to change.
Oceans are such vast and often overwhelming subjects. Because of their sheer scope in size, the discussions that are often had regarding seas and different discoveries within it, can be both mind boggling and intriguing. There are enormous mysteries in the depths of the oceans. While some of these phenomena have been explained by analysts…
Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in our society. It has become a daily staple for many people, who enjoy the smell, the taste and the energy and alertness that it brings. Coffee has a very rich history associated with it. From the coffee beans themselves, to the way that each specific drink…
Some facts just about everybody knows, even if they’re totally useless. Others, however, are a bit more obscure, but likely more important than whatever pop culture nugget dominates your subconscious. Here are ten facts that should get shared at parties way more often.
There has been much said about the general public’s ability to trust the criminal justice system. When certain other professions make mistakes or errors, it won’t likely cause someone to lose their freedom or their life. But that very thing happens in this country, the criminal court gets convictions wrong all the time. The facts…
Going to prison’s kinda like playing the lottery. Rob a 7-11 in one city and you’ll spend your incarceration time like everyone else: working out in the yard and avoiding the showers as much as possible. But rob it in another and you’ll be sentenced to ten years of mind-bending insanity. See, sometimes prison is…
There is something pleasurable about being scared – about telling ghost stories around a campfire, or reading a scary novel by flashlight. Frightening movies, television shows, books, and even video games continue to permeate our culture. When gothic fiction first emerged in the late eighteenth century (with Horace Walpole’s The Castle of Otranto), the movement…
There’s a good reason the sight of a Viking longship struck fear in the hearts of coastal villagers: the Vikings were bad news for everyone. When they weren’t raiding, pillaging, and demanding tribute not to raid and pillage, Vikings even fought with each other. There are so many badass Vikings that it’s tough to narrow…
Remember history class? Okay, neither do I. But those nerds who actually stayed awake through most of it can probably recall being taught about some guys named “The Wright Brothers” being the first to fly a plane or some other guy named “Columbus” discovering The New World. History gets heavily edited and while most of…
On May 7th, 2013, the world said goodbye to a legendary special effects master, who enthralled our imaginations and our wildest nightmares. The mind of Ray Harryhausen is a treasure trove of mythology, monsters and mighty men. Since he first viewed the historic King Kong, he set off on his own special effects odyssey, and…
Hollywood strives to make movies look as real as possible: after all, The Matrix wouldn’t have been nearly as convincing if it’d been filmed in some guy’s basement. To make that magic, sets are often elaborately and solidly built. So elaborately and solidly, in fact, that after filming is over, those sets keep being used,…
From the band’s debut in the late 60’s, until his retirement in 2002, Jonathan Douglas Lord was at the helm of Deep Purple’s Hammond Organ, playing on 16 consecutive studio albums. Many bands and musicians have had keyboardists in the past, but Jon Lord made his instrument just as popular as the guitar. Sadly, he…
If you were a kid between the early 90’s and today, there’s a good chance you owned (or are at least familiar with) Marvel’s action figure lines. The biggest of those, by far, was the X-Men line. With hundreds of variations, it’s understandable that some crappy ones made it through, but these go way beyond…
In the 80’s, it was almost mandatory for hair metal bands to release at least one power ballad in each of their records. Naturally, any list of the best power ballads ever is going to be completely subjective, but these are the ones that stand out the most for me. The only rule was that…
They are unavoidable. They are persistent. They are simply undesired. Yet, they are part of our own body system – our various body secretions. From the saliva of our mouths to the sweat on our skin, we have been aware of these secretions occurring constantly our whole lives. Amazingly, as gross as it may sound,…
Nothing is more subjective than art. Is it a masterpiece, or is it an eyesore? Here’s a list of 10 great sculptures that have become emblems of their environments. Most are big pieces in public places, rather than roped-off works in admission-only sculpture gardens. If you haven’t seen them in person, your opinion of them…
“Should I give him my number?” “Why hasn’t he called yet?” “I can’t be in a relationship because I have commitment issues.” “I like you but I don’t love you… yet!” “I am ready to get down on my knees and take this relationship forward.” “….She said yes!” We have heard the stories. We have…
eBay is an incredible place, where many random and wonderful things are bought and sold every day, but it’s the eBay Motors side of the site we’re interested in. Every day, people bid and win cars, but what about the motors which are worth serious cash? Just how much do they go for, and what…