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Since its inception as a country, America has produced a relentless fighting spirit, resulting in…
10 Most Expensive Data Breaches – And A Simple Trick to Protect Your Website
There’s no doubt that cybercrime has become “mainstream” – we hear about it more and…
10 Horrible Violations of the Rules of War
The phrase “all is fair in love and war” hasn’t really stood the test of…
10 Astonishing Physical Anthropology Facts
The global human population is defined by diverse adaptations that lend us evolutionary advantages as…
The 10 Least Corrupt Nations in the World
We humans absolutely ruin every chance to be great that we have, don’t we? We…
10 of the Worst Space Disasters in History
Chris Hadfield said that on launch day, no astronaut takes to the skies with their…
The Most Important Speeches the Public Never Heard
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10 More Outrageously Dumb Darwin Award Winners
Here on TopTenz, we’ve covered the Darwin Awards once before. Of course, one list is…
10 Famous Songs (That Are Widely Misunderstood)
It’s often been said that songs are largely driven by emotion rather than meaning or…
10 Infamous Crimes from the Dark History of London
There is a lot of blood and violence in London’s history. At one point in…
10 Great Biopics About Not-So-Great People
Conflict. An essential ingredient for any drama to succeed. A good cast, nuanced script, and…
10 Powerful Intelligence Agencies from Around the World
The human desire to stir things up and uncover secrets is so innate and part…
10 Writers Who Disowned Their Own Work
For most writers, there’s a feeling of catharsis that accompanies having a book published. You…
10 of the World’s Most Overrated Cities
The urban environment is powerful and evocative, reflective of the people, places and times that…
10 Outrageous Adventures of “Florida Woman”
In Florida, the “Sunshine Law” makes it possible for public records in the government to…
10 Misconceptions About the British Monarchy
It is unquestionably the most famous, the most slavishly observed royal family in the world.…
10 Wars Sparked by the End of WWI
On November 11, 1918 — “the eleventh minute of the eleventh hour of the eleventh…
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…
Top 10 Crazy Theories About Climate Change
Today, climate change is seen by many scientists and world leaders as the biggest issue…
10 Business Debacles of the 21st Century (So Far…)
In a capitalist society consumerism is king, but people can be fickle with their loyalty…
10 Things People Get Wrong About the Founding of America
Today, Americans have a view of the Founding Fathers, and of the founding and evolution…
10 Incredible Facts About Mars
For many of us Mars represents hope. From scientific discoveries (e.g. living organisms against all…
10 Forgotten Facts About World War I
World War I is one of the most famous wars in history, but despite its…
10 Brutal Realities of Life in Kim Jong-un’s North Korea
Kim Jong-un’s North Korea continues to be a cruel oddity, as countries go. Although some…