Author: Timeea

Isn’t it scary how many people don’t know if Europe is a country or a continent? Wow… What kind of expectations should we have from the poor, ignorant people if even the president called Europe a country — as Barack Obama once did!? Now, let’s give the man the benefit of the doubt. Maybe he wanted…

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Italians are more than a little sensitive about their food but, honestly, who can blame them? Seemingly every culture continues to misrepresent their noble Mediterranean cuisine with greasy, sugar-laden, and highly processed poor substitutes, not to mention the ridiculous Italian-ized labels that contain some of the worst attempts at the language ever seen. You can…

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Trees, the longest-living organisms on Earth, beautify and protect our environment by providing color, shelter, and shade. They renew our air supply by soaking up carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. Read Top 10 Amazing Trees to discover some of the oldest and most fascinating trees that have graced the landscape for thousands of years. There’s…

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From stunning city views to magnificent natural wonders, this list will be quite a delight for your eyes.  To make it more interesting, I’ve decided to mention both man-made and natural swimming pools and ponds. 10.  Golden Energy Pool – Iridium Spa St. Regis Lhasa Resort, Tibet The number ten spot goes to the world’s…

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The “natural flavors” label is quite intriguing.  It is considered a way of protecting the secret formula/recipe, a way of preserving the product’s uniqueness.  Would you expect regurgitated secretions produced in an animal’s digestive system to be approved by the FDA as food additives?  The secretion produced by the beaver’s sacs and civet absolute (“derived…

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Celebrating TopTenz.net’s 1,000th list, coming up on August 3, 2012, here is our 3rd list this week about the number 1,000. Apparently, there’s something captivating about large, round numbers, especially if they contain many zeroes.  Round numbers pull our deepest psychological strings.  To be honest, I felt quite emotional when I realized TopTenz will be…

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Every year, various human activities and natural phenomena cause environmental disasters and substantial economic losses throughout the world.  Despite this dark side, there’s something fascinating about the power of nature and its impact. Don’t expect to find the very popular Aurora Borealis or red tides listed here.  The goal of this list is to present…

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There’s something majestic about the very oldest of trees and how they witnessed the rise and fall of numerous civilizations. Who hasn’t heard about General Sherman – the largest known living single stem tree in the world – or Old Tjikko – the Earth’s oldest (9,550 years) living individual clonal tree? I find Julian Hight’s…

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After reading the funny Top 10 Worst Shoes To Wear And Step In Dog Poop list, I decided to put together a list of ten unusual slippers/flip-flops that will definitely blow your mind. The good part is that most of them can be bought. It’s not surprising that slippers are such a popular gift idea.…

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Motivational posters are commonly used in companies, schools, and other institutions. Famous inspirational quotes and motivational posters seem to haunt every wall, but do they really work? Some might be inspired and encouraged by them, many won’t even notice their presence. “If they’re part of a broader campaign, with clearly outlined goals and a commitment…

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Everybody loves watching cute animal videos online. They rule the Internet and people can’t get enough of them. Perhaps no other animals have risen to fame as quickly as the sneezing panda and the surprised kitty did. They are the stars of this list, but also less famous animal videos are guaranteed to make you…

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Inspired by the beauty and uniqueness of the places I’ve visited this summer, I thought it would be interesting to write an article on some of the world’s strangest and most unusual landscapes. The Tessellated Pavement located in Tasmania, the Brazilian Valley of the Moon, Salar de Uyuni, Davolja Varos, the Giant’s Causeway and the…

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What is the sky without little fluffy clouds? Boring if you ask me. A cloudless plain sky is like a garden without flowers. Clouds can generally be classified by appearance – cumulus (heap), stratus (layer), cirrus (curl), nimbus (rain) – or by height of cloud base – high level, mid level, low level clouds and…

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We have all heard the famous saying ‘strong essences come in small bottles’ or ‘great things come in small packages.’ Well, today I have ten small packages that I want to ‘deliver’ to you: ten exceptional children and teenagers who amazed the world with their extraordinary talent and intelligence. Here are ten little geniuses, ten…

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Isn’t it scary how many people don’t know if Europe is a country or a continent? Wow… What kind of expectations should we have from the poor, ignorant people if even the president called Europe a country?! Now, let’s give the man the benefit of the doubt. Maybe he wanted to say “countries like in…

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We have all heard about Eye-Popping Man or Lee Redmond and her 28 ft and 4.5 in long nails. Dennis Avner is widely known as Cat Man, the American who underwent many bizarre surgeries to look like a tiger, and Garry Turner is the man with the stretchiest skin on earth. All these Guinness World…

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Top Gear started in the late 70’s as a local program produced by BBC Birmingham and has established itself as the world’s most popular motoring show. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May have witnessed Top Gear growing into a global phenomenon, so no wonder it’s the most illegally downloaded show on the planet. According…

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The alluring sceneries, timeless architecture, enchanting language, cuisine, the people… it’s impossible not to love  Italy!  Few countries in the world can rival Italy’s cultural legacy. There’s something magical about this place. People often associate Italian music with songs such as ‘O Sole Mio or Funiculì Funiculà- Neapolitan songs requested so frequently by tourists that…

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It is estimated that we are exposed to thousands of commercial messages every day in one form or another. Most of them are boring as hell, but once in a while, a shocking ad makes us stop and wonder. ‘Shockvertising’ is like a sword with a double-edged blade. Do bold and controversial print ads incite…

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Worldwide famous athletes have a long history of posing nude or partially clothed for men’s magazines such as Playboy. Katarina Witt, one of the greatest Olympic figure skaters, was the first female athlete to pose naked for Playboy. The December 1998 issue featuring her nude photographs was the second ever sold-out issue of the magazine. Some…

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The catalog of medical oddities, miraculous recoveries, open questions and unsolved mysteries is so complex and fascinating, that millions of books and articles have been written. While oddities are not particularly desirable, miracles make us happy and strengthen our faith. Unfortunately, many medical mysteries remain unsolved. They are similar to an intriguing puzzle, but with…

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As quickly as 2010 came and went, here we find ourselves in the middle of another exciting awards season. The Golden Globes have been awarded and the 83rd Oscar ceremony is next. When it comes to Hollywood’s highest honors, the Academy’s omissions often provoke more outcry and buzz than the actual winners. The Academy Awards…

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