27 Bizarre Inventions From The Past That Never Made It Big

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Author : bizarbin

Some great ideas that never really took off. I wonder why …

 

How The Year 2000 Was Envisioned In 1910

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We’re always imagining the future, and trying to think of what it would be like to live in a time other than our own. When we were growing up, most of us envisioned flying cars, food pills, being able to go for days without sleep, genetic modifications and more. Obviously, none of that has come to pass, yet. It’s also amusing to look back at the past and see what people thought we’d have by now. In this art series from 1910, you’ll see what people in the past thought we’d have in the year 2000.

Top 10 Controversial Territorial Disputes

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Posted : September 2011 
Author : Connor Diver

The world is divided in countless ways, by seas, cultures, languages, religions and wealth. But the most contentious divide is that of the political borders. They can be traced back to the early Egyptian Dynasties and have shaped the history that we know today. As a result of their long history, borders are ever changing and continually disputed. Some disputes end up being peacefully solved, some end in war, and some continue to this day. This list contains 10 controversial land disputes that exist to this day.

10 Easy Ways To Recognize Liars

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People lie all the time, but depending on how skilled they are, it can be difficult to determine when someone is lying to you. Do you know how to recognize the signs that someone is lying to you? Some of the signs are obvious while others are more subliminal, but there are ways to catch someone in a lie, you just need to know what they are. Here are some easy ways to recognize liars and catch lies:

10 Terrible Tragedies They Tried To Keep Secret

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Posted : March 2014

Author : Marc V

Covering up the truth has been part of humanity since Cain murdered Abel and later attempted to deceive God Himself by lying about it. Fortunately, the truth can never really be suppressed; it always finds a way to leak out into the world. The cover-ups below are as despicable as they come, but they all have one thing in common - eventually, the crimes were found out and the world came to know the perpetrators for the criminals they really were.

10 Underwater Animals With Amazing Abilities

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They say, 'Practice makes Perfect'. 'They' are the scores of talented individuals that have perfected a skill of some sort until it becomes second nature. As humans we have the ability to learn and practice these skills, but what if we were born with talents that no one else could replicate? Animals, on the other hand, are a different story. Here are some underwater animals that will blow your mind with their inherent abilities.

Worst Product Flops of All Time

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Posted : March 2014

Author : Thomas C. Frohlich

The larger the company, the greater its capacity for taking risks. While pouring millions of dollars into market research and advertising campaigns can lead to tremendous successes, such ventures can also be a formula for the most miserable failures. To identify some of the worst product flops of all time, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed products introduced after 1950 by America’s largest companies. To make the list, the company needed to make the Fortune 500 the year the product was released. 

Ten Cars Overshadowed By Their Successor

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Posted : November 2010

Author : Luis Quinteros

It's an automaker's job to improve on previous models, but sometimes they get it so right that the previous generation is completely overshadowed. Here we put together a list of the ten cars overshadowed by their successor.

20 Most Peaceful Countries In The World

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Posted : October 2013

Author : Julia Melko

Do you know which are the most peaceful countries in the world? Since 2007 each year, the Global Peace Index has been issued by the IEP (Institute for Economics and Peace) and is a measurement of nations’ and regions’ peacefulness based on external and internal measures. Although it seems like the world is becoming more cruel, according to the Global Peace Index there are 20 most peaceful countries in the world.

Burger Mania In Kuala Lumpur

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Posted : September 2013 

Author : Rachel Tan

With burger joints mushrooming over town, it seems that there is a burger mania in KL. Find out if the fad is here to stay and who makes the best burger in KL. 

13 People Who Took Their Sense Of Humor To The Grave ... And Beyond

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Posted : February 2014

Author : Andy McDonald

It's great to have a sense of humor about life, but what might be even better is taking your sense of humor with you into the great beyond. And for these people, though their time on this planet has ended, their ability to joke about it has not.

8 Very Strange Facts About Pregnancy

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Many women consider that there is no better gift than the one of becoming a mother. The gift of life makes the world go round, therefore we should appreciate it. Being pregnant can be bliss but it can also be challenging to get through it. If you are considering getting pregnant you should get acquainted with all the facts before doing so, so that you don’t encounter some unpleasant surprises. In any case bear in mind that becoming a mother can bring you so much joy, all you have to do is overcome all the obstacles.

Top 10 Countries With Highest Rape Crime

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Author : Ejaz Khan

Here is a list of top 10 countries with the highest rape crime. You would be amazed to read that the most developed countries are the most immersed ones in the crime of rape.

(Note: It is almost impossible to get an accurate statistics on rape large because most of the cases go unreported for fear of repercussions to the victims or their family later on. Hence the views by the author is open for debates. ~Blog Admin~)