10 Numbers That Launched Absurd Superstitions

Original source : http://listverse.com
Posted : March 2015
Author : Elizabeth S Anderson

The number 13 is famously considered unlucky, but it’s not alone. Many numbers are avoided, unwanted, and deemed unlucky due to superstitions, pronunciations, or even events or accidents involving them.

10 Crime Stories With Strange Coincidences

Original source : http://listverse.com

Posted : February 2015

Author : Robin Warder

A coincidence is defined as a series of events and circumstances which seemingly have no apparent connection to each other, but wind up being related by pure chance. Whenever a mysterious crime takes place, investigators will attempt to solve it by piecing together the events and circumstances surrounding the case. However, complications can ensue when a coincidence enters the picture. An investigation can be seriously hampered when one is forced to look into events which, at first glance, appear to be connected to the crime but turn out to be nothing more than a bizarre coincidence. In many of these cases, the coincidence had no direct connection to the crime but made for an interesting “story-within-a-story.”

10 Of The World’s Most Unusual Towns

Original source : http://listverse.com

Posted : February 2015

Author : Elizabeth S Anderson

A town is generally accepted as any region bigger than a village and smaller than a city. It has its own government, name, and boundary, complete with marketplaces and people spread throughout the area. However, some towns have turned out to be very unique, including those built to look like other towns, and those built and then not inhabited. Some towns have only one resident, while the residents of other towns all live under one roof.

This Is What The Last 100 Years Of Beauty Trends Looked Like

Original source : http://awareness-time.com
Posted : Dec 2014
Author : the admin

Every decade is known for its unique look. It’s impossible to think back on the 1920s without seeing images of flappers with adorable bobbed curls or the 1970s without Farrah Fawcett’s iconic feathered ‘do. Some we look back on with awe and find inspiration, while others will live forever in embarrassing infamy. (We’re looking at you, 1980s.) In honor of each distinct style, the crew over at The Cut broke down every beauty trend that women rocked through the past 100 years in just a little over one minute with their incredible timelapse video.

10 Terrifying Unsolved Home Invasions

Original source : https://bonflorian.appspot.com

Posted : January 2015

Author : Robert Grimminck

A home invasion can be one of the most terrifying crimes a person can fall victim to, as home is a place where you are supposed to be safe. Having someone enter your sanctuary is a horrifying thought and, once they are inside, there are many horrible things that could happen. It’s such a terrifying crime that entire industries, like home security companies, are built off that fear. It’s also one of the reasons laws like the Castle Doctrine are in place. It’s so terrifying that this doctrine can sometimes allow you to kill someone if they enter your house without your permission. However, the good news is that the crime is pretty rare.

A Trip Down 80s Fashion Memory Lane

Original source : http://www.unmotivating.com

Posted : December 2014

Author : Charlene

Oh the 80s….. what great memories - great movies, and great fashion trends! A time where your entire arm was covered in friendship bracelets, and your legs swam in sexy Cavariccis pants. Here are some of the best fashion trends of the 80s ladies and gentlemen!

Top 10 Worst Inventions

Original source : http://realitypod.com

Posted : September 2010

Author : Anonyzious

No matter who you are there are some things that you simply cannot ignore, some due to their elegance and productivity and some due to the mind-numbing and logic-defying idea behind their very creation. Today, we take a look at the later; 10 worst inventions of all.

Surprise! 10 English Words You Didn’t Know Had Malaysian Roots

Original source : http://kl.coconuts.co
Posted : September 2014
Author : Lai Chee Seng

Look at your Facebook newsfeed and you’ll probably find a ton of articles on what makes us uniquely Malaysian. So we’ll add to that. What we’re going to do here is introduce you to a bunch of words that originated from this gorgeous country and show you how it influenced the world. The Malay word ‘amok’ is arguably the most popular example in which the phenomenon of a murderous blood rage is so unique that only the original Malay word can do justice to it. Hence, when someone ‘runs amok’, he is said to be in an out-of-control frenzy of violence and/or killing.

17 Haunting Photos Of People Moments Before Their Death

Original source : http://whatculture.com
Posted : September 2014
Author : Tom Butler

In response to the article 8 Cases Of Selfies Prior To Death

Tragic images of people in their final moments.

For a millennia, the last words spoken by people before their death have been considered to be of high importance or significance, as they represent the final mark they leave on the living world. Today, with the prevalence of technology and media, it’s not wholly uncommon for a person’s final moments to be captured visually. Live broadcasts, mobile phone pictures and even photos taken by the victims themselves have all managed to capture people in the final seconds of life. A high number of these occurrences have taken place with regards to celebrities or other famous figures, who are more likely to have a camera on them at any given time. In certain bizarre cases, it was actually the taking of the photo that caused the death in the first place, granting an even greater sense of melancholy to the resulting image.

This list takes a look at 17 truly haunting photos that chronicle the very final moments of people’s lives, whether they were aware of that fact or not. Please note that some of these entries may contain disturbing content, and may upset more sensitive readers.

Hair Raising Weapons Used During Medieval Ages

Original source : http://www.unmotivating.com

Posted : September 2014

Author : Charlene

Perhaps we should bring some of these medieval weapons back, so people can actually win wars. These people did not joke around, that’s for sure. They meant total business when it came to succeeding at a battle. The craftsmanship behind the weapons are beyond violent….we’re thinking there were many psychopaths living during this time. They are the only kind of people that could possibly come up with such gruesome concepts for these things!

The Only Humans To Die In Space

Original source : http://all-that-is-interesting.com

Posted : October 2014

Author : Chris Altman

Soyuz and Salyut Docking in Space (Artist’s Rendering). 

There exists only one video of what followed Soyuz 11’s violent decompression. In it, we see two men sprawled over white sheets, helpless on the dead grasses of the Kazakh steppe. Their faces are obscured by the sweating, heaving medics huddled over them, performing the kiss of life, frantically trying to save them: but their essences had been sucked out in a silent flash. Their skin is as gray and lifeless as the ground they lay upon. All crewmen were lost.

Top 10 Internet Hoaxes About India

Original source : http://www.wonderslist.com

Posted : 2014

Author : Oendrila De

India is known as the land of beauty and magic. It is also the land of myth and mystery, from the very ancient times. However, while the country is in the face of improvement and advancements, the myths seem to persist even today, at a time when information is readily available. It seems as if internet cannot be believed totally when it comes to information about India. There are too many hoaxes spread across the world of internet. Let’s know the country a little more by knowing these burst hoaxes:

10 Insane Medical Beliefs From The Past

Original source : http://listverse.com
Posted : October 2014
Author : Julie Battin

People who lived in the past had some pretty crazy ideas about the world. There was a time when no one was safe from being accused of witchcraft and burned at the stake, and people refused to sail across the Atlantic for fear of falling off the edge of the world. Today, we can laugh at our ancestors for actually believing this junk, but their beliefs about medicine and the human body make the Salem Witch Trials and Flat Earth Theory look as normal and boring as a folded blanket.

10 Mass Panic Caused By Seemingly Harmless Pranks

Original source : http://www.wonderslist.com
Posted : 2014
Author : Sufia Banu

Well, Orson Welles wasn’t the only one to have pulled off mass panic through his radio drama of ‘The War of the Worlds’ in 1968. History has witnessed many more such panics cause by deliberate unnecessary pranks. Here are 10 such examples –

10 Internet Legends From Around The World

Original source : http://www.wonderslist.com

Posted : 2014

Author : Oendrila De

Once upon a time, man used to place his faith upon the words recorded in books. Now, it is the internet. Anything that’s on the internet on Facebook, Twitter, or any social networking site, or through emails has to be true, right? Well, not necessarily. There are many rumours and false statements all over the internet, cloaked by such well-articulated explanations that it is difficult to understand that they are not valid. There are some hard-to-believe truths, too. Here are a few examples of stories going around the internet.

Top 10 Most Interesting Languages

Original source : http://www.smashinglists.com/

Posted : February 2014

Author : Kate

There are thousands of languages in the world – the exact number is unknown, but estimates are between 6,000 and 7,000. They range from those spoken by billions (like English and Spanish) to those spoken by just a handful. It’s almost impossible to pick just a few as particularly interesting, as all languages are interesting in their own way. But try we must, so here are our personal picks for the Top 10 Most Interesting Languages.

Robin Williams Found Dead At 63

Original source : http://screenrant.com

Posted : August 2014

Author : Anthony Vieira

Robin Williams, the acting legend who has been a constant presence in films and television for over forty years, was found dead this morning in his Tiburon, CA home, in a reported suicide. He was 63 years old. The Marin County Sheriff’s Office reported that Williams was found earlier today in his home, dead by asphyxiation. The tragic news was confirmed by Variety, with the actor’s publicist Mara Buxbaum confirming the actor’s passing, and that he had been suffering from depression. This is a sad day for Williams’ family, friends and legions of fans around the world.

Villa Epecuen - Town Under Water

Original source : http://owip.net
Posted : January 2013
Author : the admin

On 10 November 1985 Villa Epecuen was flooded by water for no apparent reason. Now the water level is declining, yet only one person returned to this town - 81-year-old Pablo Novak who is now the sole resident of the town. Before the floods, the town was big tourist attraction. It had clean, fresh air, healing lakes, wonderful scenery and welcoming residents. It is all gone now, but if someone could provide finance to restore the town it may be possible to return it to its glory.

Top 10 Signs Of Evolution In Modern Man

Original source : http://listverse.com
Posted : January 2009
Author : Jamie Frater

Through history, as natural selection played its part in the development of modern man, many of the useful functions and parts of the human body become unnecessary. What is most fascinating is that many of these parts of the body still remain in some form so we can see the progress of evolution. This list covers the ten most significant evolutionary changes that have taken place – leaving signs behind them.

Top 10 Deserted Towns

Original source : http://www.listofwonders.com
Posted : April 2014
Author : sonic07

Deserted towns are scattered all around the world. Their mute streets, wrecked buildings and remains of old houses, adversely affected by time, are witnesses and victims of history. Standing so quiet and motionless, these towns resemble great works of art. In recent years certain ‘ghost towns’ have experienced their rebirth by becoming popular tourist attractions. Here are top 10 deserted towns around the world.