10 Obscure Eccentricities of Famous Politicians
How clean, composed, and trustworthy politicians like for us to think they are. It’s no…
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Top 10 Countries Where You Can Get Legally High
In 1936, the film Reefer Madness depicted the terrible consequences of just a single toke…
10 Incredibly Dangerous Airlines
Flying might be statistically safer than driving, but there’s still an inherent level of wrongness…
10 Notoriously Bad Decisions by Political Leaders
Throughout history there have been a lot of amazing leaders. Some of them led from…
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…
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…
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 More Leaked or Declassified Government Secrets
We were going to put together a list of “things the government could be hiding…
10 Things Americans Do the Rest of the World Finds Weird
When you live anywhere long enough, it’s all too easy to think that your society’s…
10 Foods That (Basically) Never Expire
Before you go through your kitchen pantry and throw away food based on the expiration…
10 Unexpected Origins of Common Phrases
The English language is replete with curious ancient phrases, many of which have bizarrely unexpected…
The 10 Most Radioactive Places on Earth
There are many terrifying places in the world, but few of the horrors that they…
Top 10 Iconic Sports Moments Everyone Gets Wrong
Do you know the old cliche about never letting the details spoil a good headline?…
The 10 Least Corrupt Nations in the World
We humans absolutely ruin every chance to be great that we have, don’t we? We…
Traveling Like a Boss: Ten Tips to Traveling With a Clear Conscience
Yes! You’re finally doing it! You’re going on vacation. Whether it’s your once-a-year getaway or…
10 of the World’s Most Overrated Cities
The urban environment is powerful and evocative, reflective of the people, places and times that…
10 Things That Will Change How You Think of the Valkyrie
Anyone with the slightest knowledge of Norse Mythology has heard of Valkyrie. Readers, artists, and…
10 Potential Global Superpowers
At the dawn of the 21st century, the United States of America bestrode the world…
10 (More) Differences Between Brits and Americans
Awhile back, we talked a bit about some of the differences between Brits and Americans.…
10 Awesome Things to Do in Punta Mita, Mexico
Punta Mita has been described by Forbes Magazine as ‘the ultimate luxury travel destination.’ It…
10 Unusual Christmas Traditions From Around the World
In the United States, Christmas is celebrated in ways that are, at least to Americans,…
10 Epic Stories of Legendary Norse Gods
The Vikings are remembered for being some of the most powerful warriors in history who sailed…
10 Fascinating Facts About Cooking in the 18th Century
The 18th century — the Colonial era of America — was a fascinating time for…
10 Unusual Christmas Myths From Around the World
On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus flies around the planet in a sleigh with eight reindeer…