10 Interesting Explorers Of The New World
The New World is the term historically given to the Americas. This goes back to the late 15th century, when the Americas were discovered. Until this point no one knew that North and South America even existed. The Americas were branded the New World. Europe, Africa, and Asia were branded the Old World. In the […]
10 Countries Where Guns Are Legal
Gun laws are an interesting area of the legal system. Some believe all innocent civilians should have the right to own a firearm for personal protection, while others believe dangerous weapons should be tightly controlled. I have no idea what the answer is but that’s really irrelevant. Although most countries do not guarantee people the […]
10 Most Controversial TV Shows
10 Badass Warrior Cultures From History
The most powerful Empires, countries, and tribes throughout history have always had skilled warrior cultures. For a lot of people the only way to survive or expand was through military endeavors requiring strong warriors, and large armies. This list includes 10 of the most skilled and badass warrior cultures from history. Although some may not […]
10 Unbelievable Celestial Bodies
A celestial body is a single cohesive structure that is bound together by gravity. Asteroids, moons, planets, and stars are all common examples of celestial bodies, but some of the ones out there are a lot more strange and unique. Sometimes the celestial bodies that are discovered can be so strange, that it actually reshapes […]
10 Best Lon Chaney Movies
Lon Chaney is among the most recognizable faces of the early movie industry. He became known through playing roles such as Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera. In the latter, he wore makeup that he himself applied in the way he wanted. In most of […]
10 Worst Blizzards In History
A Blizzard is an extreme snowstorm kept alive by strong winds blowing at least 3 mph, and lasting for a long period of time. The worst blizzards in history have caused extreme devastation where they take place, which is often in United States, although the worst of all was in Iran. Although most snowstorms last […]
10 Most Haunted Castles In The World
Castles were traditionally built on conquered land in order to defend it from those who wish to recapture it. That’s why there are so many European castles in the middle east, which are still there from the Crusades. It was over a period of 900 years that castles were built, starting in the 9th century. […]
10 Ancient Religions You May Not Know About
It’s interesting to look at the demographics of your nation and use that to predict the growth and decline of some religions. In the west, Christianity is in swift decline, and some smaller religions are growing rapidly. There are some places where Norse Mythology is the fastest growing religion. Religions come and go. There are […]
10 Best Jean-claude Van Damme Movies
There was a time when Jean-claude van damme was among the most famous movie stars in the world. He is a Belgian bodybuilder, trained in karate from a young age, who used his fighting skills together with his physique to break into the American movie business. Competing in martial arts during his 20s, no one […]
10 Active Terrorist Groups In Europe
It seems like there is a terrorist attack every few days in Europe now. Some are from crazy loners but some are from well organized terrorist organizations. European governments seemingly do all they can to camp down and outlaw such organizations. But with a continent of 500 million people, there will always be some who […]
10 Mysterious Space Discoveries
Since 1925 we’ve known that our universe is constantly expanding at an incredible pace. This means that there will always be more to discover in space. But even if our universe stayed the same size as it is now, we probably would never explore all of it. The observable universe is currently 91 billion light […]
10 Longest Wars In History
The most famous war in history was World War Two, and even though this was the bloodiest war of all time, it only lasted for six years. This almost makes it hard to believe that the longest wars in history actually lasted for hundreds of years, some even lasted for over seven centuries. Some of […]
10 Unbelievably Strange Sea Creatures
The ocean is full of unbelievably strange sea creatures, some of which are so freakish you could never imagine they would exist. Most of the Earth’s surface is covered in water, and there are more creatures here than any where else in the world. The deep reaches of the ocean are so dark, and alien […]
10 Creepy English Monsters From Legend
Like most other European nations, England is known for it’s folklore. English folklore is known all over the world mostly for legends of Robin Hood and King Arthur. A big part of any folklore is the legendary monsters and beasts described in it. England is no different in this regard. It is true that many […]
10 People With Real Superpowers
It’s hard to believe but there are people with real superpowers in the world. These people can perform extraordinary feats that no normal human can accomplish. Some of these powers cannot be explained by science. This is a list of 10 People with real superpowers. Dean Karnazes- Can Run Forever Dean is famous for being […]
10 Indian Empires You’ve Never Heard Of
Few countries have as rich a history as India. Before it’s unification and it’s period of British rule, India has seen many powerful empires. India has historically been a collection of small states, which are now the federal states of India. Each state has always wanted to remain independent, but ambition leader would often attempt […]
10 Of Apple’s Biggest Competitors
Who are Apple’s biggest competitors? Well, the markets are constantly valuing Apple and Google as the most valuable company on earth, with it switching between them. Apple is widely considered the most valuable company in real terms, as Apple create physical products as the main part of their business model, but google is more virtual […]
10 Interesting Schools Of Economic Thought
Economic is a pretty complex business. Few people understand even the basics, and I’m pretty sure no one fully understands how any economic system works. We all hear people throw around terms like “The Austrian school of economics” or “institutional economics” but most people are simply unfamiliar with these. Many schools of economic thought are […]
10 Great Conquerors Who Almost Took Over The World
Some of the greatest conquerors throughout history have created Empires so large that they almost took over the world. Many conquerors got to the point where they were the most powerful force in the world, but died before they could go any further, ran out of resources, or were defeated in battle. In no particular […]
10 Extinct Animals That May Still Be Alive
Extinct animals are often fascinating already, but the idea that some may actually still exist is especially fascinating and mysterious. There has never been a proven case of an animal coming back from extinction but these 10 animals may still be out there. Megalodon Megalodon is a giant shark that can grow up to seventy […]
10 Best Sammo Hung Movies
Sammo Hung is one of the most legendary marital arts movie actors. He is not known to mainstream society, but to those familiar with the Hong Kong film business. Few people have shaped the business as much as he. He is well respected by many of the actors who surpass him in terms of fame […]
10 Real Historical Conspiracies
The word conspiracy is now linked to crazy people. But if a group of people conspire, a conspiracy is born. The definition of a conspiracy is a secret plan by a group of people plotting something illegal or immoral. There are countless examples from of historical conspiracies that turned out to be true. They’re not […]
10 Richest Drug Dealers Who Made Billions
Drug dealers have become some of the richest and most powerful people in the world. Some of them make billions of dollars, and some drug dealers have even used the profits to start their own armies, and take over parts of the world. Drug dealers have made it onto both the Forbes rich list, and […]
10 Creepy Serial Killers Released From Prison
The serial killer holds a strange position within western society. On one level we see them as monsters who should be locked away forever, but on another we are fascinated by everything about them. But they are best ‘admired’ from a distance. Some people believe that they can be reformed, and eventually released back into […]
10 Incredible Abandoned Cities
Few things are more creepy and beautiful than an abandoned building – even fewer are more so than an abandoned settlement. But abandoned cities trump both of them. An entire city that has been left behind as humans move somewhere else, now that’s an interesting thing. There are not many abandoned cities. The city might be […]
10 Most Notorious Military Coups
A Coup d’état is the illegal overthrow of government and seizure of power by a small group of people. It’s as simple as that. When the conspirators take and maintain power for at least one week, it’s a successful coup. Any time less than a week is unsuccessful. So a military coup is just one […]
10 Best Bruce Lee Movies
Bruce Lee was a real icon. He’s credited with bringing martial arts movies to the west, and for basically inventing mixed martial arts. He is also given credit for his role in breaking stereotypes and changing the way Chinese people were represented in entertainment. He was also a philosopher and the founder of Jeet Kune […]
10 Interesting Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophy was born in the 6th century BC, and lasted throughout the Hellenistic period. It deals with a wide variety of subjects including political philosophy, metaphysics, ontology, ethics, logic, and rhetoric. Greek philosophers are some of the most famous thinkers of all time, there ideas shaped the world we live in today, and […]
10 Best Jackie Chan Movies
I grew up watching Jackie Chan movies, and I remember them fondly. So I was pleased when someone asked me to write a list of the best Jackie Chan movies. He’s led an interesting life, growing up in the Chinese circus before finding his way into the Hong-Kong film industry. In his early days, he […]
10 Dark North Korea Experiments
North Korea has conducted many strange experiments, many of which are ridiculous, idiotic, and trampled on the human rights of it’s citizens. Some of the experiments were supposed to solve some of the nations huge problems. North Korea experiments included experimental programs, studies, and experimental methods of torture. Human Surgery Practice Operations on Prisoners One […]
10 Greatest Proxy Wars Ever
A proxy war is a conflict where the two main sides avoid direct conflict. They do this by supporting other forces to fight on their behalf. An example might be the current Syrian civil war, where Western-backed forces seem to be fighting against Russian-backed forces. You could say it’s a proxy war between Russia and […]
10 Declassified Government Documents
All governments keep secrets, they write down these secrets on classified documents. Overtime many top secret governments have been released to the public. The secrets that come out of declassified government documents can be shocking, and reveal things about the world, and it’s governments many people can’t believe. Some of the things revealed in these […]
10 Most Creepy Canadian Legends
Canada is an interesting country. Their unique blend of British, French, American, and native cultures give them something quite special. Something that you might not think of when Canada comes to mind is creepy legends. But there are so many creepy Canadian legends that I’ve had a hard time picking out the best ones for […]
10 Perfect Rebranding Examples
To rebrand a business is a big step. A rebrand is basically when significant changes are made to an established brand. It could be changing the name, logo, corporate structure, or all three. The goal of a rebrand is to change the perception of your business to a point where you’re satisfied with the way […]
10 Most Powerful Militaries In The World
What are the world’s most powerful militaries? Well, some believe that a good way of testing a nation’s power is to look at their military. And although there are many ways a country can hold power and influence without having great military might, having a strong military can bring a lot of benefits. The nations […]
10 Best Apocalyptic Movies
One of my favorite genre of movie is apocalyptic fiction. I just recently wrote a list of the 10 best dystopian movies, and so you might be wondering why I’m writing this article. But there is a difference. Dystopian societies are usually created after some horrific event, by apocalyptic movies usually focus on the actual […]
10 Sea Battles That Changed History
Some of the greatest battles ever fought have been sea battles fought on the water which makes up the majority of the surface of the earth. To rule the world you must rule the waves, and to do this you need a strong navy. Some of the most epic sea battles have been fought so […]
10 Reasons There Might Be An Alien Invasion
For as long as people have considered aliens we have feared an alien invasion. What if a vastly superior alien race where to come here and wipe us out? This is a scary thought but would it ever actually happen? It’s very unlikely that we are the only intelligent life in the universe, and there […]
10 Reasons For The Fall Of Rome
The Roman empire was the only superpower of it’s time. The empire stretched from England to Syria, making it the largest empire of the ancient world. At it’s peak, almost 20 percent of all people were subjects of Rome. The empire grew out of the city of Rome, which conquered more and more of it’s […]
10 Unbelievable Military Vehicles And Robots
Militaries all over the world get an enourmous amount of funding to research new military vehicles and robots. If history has taught us anything about warfare it’s that technology wins wars. Modern day armed forces know this more than anyone. Billions in funds are put into militaries all over the world, but no one country […]
10 Creepy Last Words Of Murderers
I may have identified the creepiest moment in the life of s serial killer. It’s not when they commit their first murder, or when they hide the body. It’s on the day of their execution – it’s their last words. Here are the creepy last words of captured killers. Tom Ketchum Tom Ketchum, otherwise known […]
10 Most Fearless Rebellions
There have been countless rebellions throughout history. A rebellion, uprising or insurrection is a denial of obedience. It comes from the Latin word rebello, which means “I renew war”. Rebellions start when people are unhappy with a given situation. If the ruler is inept, or evil then the people will be likely to rebel. Rebellions […]
10 Possible Effects Of Brexit
So Brexit has pretty much scared everyone involved with finance already. People are acting as if the world is coming to an end, but are they just being hysterical? The answer is that no one knows. No one knows for sure what the eventual outcomes of Brexit will be. Most of them won’t have anything […]
10 Most Polluted Cities In The World
Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the environment that cause adverse change. Some of the most polluted cities in the world, are so unhealthy to live that just being there for a few days can decrease your life span by hours. People who do live in polluted areas are more likely to suffer from […]
10 Shortest Wars In History
What were the shortest wars in history? Well, we tend to remember the long and costly wars that lasted for many years. Some wars even lasted for several generations; the Hundred years war would be an example. But we can’t forget about the short wars, the ones that are relatively bloodless. Such wars are usually […]
10 Greatest Crash Landings Of All Time
When something goes wrong mid flight, pilots and passengers alike, are put in a very dnagerous position. Pilots are required to perform crash landings in these situations, and they may not alawys go as planned. Some of the most dangerous crash landings have even been made into films, or had documentary’s made about them. Some […]
10 Reportedly Haunted Churches
I find churches to be pretty creepy places. Churches, especially old ones, are associated with death and spirits. Their stain-glass windows don’t help things, and nor do the graveyards outside. I could do a whole article on haunted graveyards, and maybe I will. Some churches have stood for thousands of years. They saw many generations […]
10 Best Utopian Movies
What are the best Utopian movies? Well, I’ve already written a list about the best dystopian movies, now all that’s left is to do the same for the best Utopian movies. Whereas as Dystopia is an undesirable society where you certainly wouldn’t want to live, Utopia is the opposite. It’s a perfect society where you […]
10 Countries That May Soon Disappear
No nation state, no matter how strong their economy, no matter how united their population, can last forever. All countries will eventually disappear. Some will slowly fade away, but some will suddenly collapse. It’s likely that several countries will go this way in the next ten years. Here are some at high risk of disappearing. […]
10 Bloodiest Roman Battles From History
The Roman Empire was one of the greatest Empires in history, and it took hundreds of epic roman battles to get there. Rome was so powerful it didn’t have many rivals who could stand up to them, but when they found someone who could the battles were not easily won. This list includes the 10 […]
10 Places We Could Find Extraterrestrial Life
We have discovered hundreds of planets which could potentially have extraterrestrial life, and are just waiting to be explored. Many scientists believe that there is alien life out there somewhere, and with the seemingly endless number of planets out there it seems almost impossible for there not to be life out there. Since the only […]
10 Most Funny And Bizarre Deaths
Most people die of some sort of illness, and an unhealthy lifestyle, but there some people who have such bizarre deaths that they can be put into an article on bizarre deaths. Some of these bizarre deaths are funny while some are just unusually grim. This is a list of the 10 most bizarre and […]
10 Famous Assassinations That Changed History
An assassination can change everything. If the right person is successfully killed, the whole political climate of a nation, or even the whole world, could change overnight. Luckily this kind of thing doesn’t happen very often, at least not these days. But looking back on history we see many famous assassinations that changed history forever. […]
20 Amazing Facts About Microsoft
Microsoft was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. It’s known for a lot of things. One of which is making it’s founder the most wealthy person on Earth. Another is that it’s currently the world’s largest producer of software. With their huge leaps in home computer technology, Microsoft helped shape the last […]
10 Failed Presidential Assassinations
It can’t have escaped notice that American presidents have some of the tightest security in the world. It got that way because of the constant credible threats against the lives of high profile politicians. Just four presidents have been successfully assassinated, but those assassinations shook the world. So these days, presidents are always surrounded by […]
10 Shockingly Evil Popes
There have been countless evil popes throughout history. These people drag the name of the papacy through the mud, and have given the Vatican a reputation it never wanted, but may never be able to get rid of. These evil popes have committed some of the worst crimes imaginable, and unashamedly so. This is a […]
10 Ways To Prove The Earth Is Round
Scientists have known for hundreds of years that the earth is round, but some people still don’t believe. It’s natural not to believe something without evidence, but there is so much evidence out there that there’s no reason to believe the earth is flat. There are plenty of ways to prove the earth is round, […]
10 Epic Lost Cities You Won’t Believe
Lost Cities have always been fascinating to people. A lost city is a settlement that began to decline until it became uninhabited. Some have rediscovered but the location of many lost cities still remains a mystery. Many lost cities were known only as myths until they were discovered sometimes even by accident. Many lost cities […]
10 Amazing Things Found In Bogs
European folklore has featured many stories surrounding bogs. But the real life stories are even more surprising. And with their conditions being able to preserve artifacts for many thousands of years, modern science can finally reveal these stories. From mysterious wooden containers, to ancient lost treasure: here are 10 mysterious things found in bogs. Old […]
10 Scariest Videos On The Internet
The internet can be a scary place, especially where the deep web is concerned. You need to be careful about allowing young people to use the internet. Not just because of predators though – it’s also just because of all the disturbing material to be found. From terrifying commercials, to simply unexplainable footage – here […]
10 Best Degrees For Entrepreneurs
What are the best degrees for entrepreneurs? Well, these days we tend to think that Entrepreneurs should either drop out of college or just never enroll in the first place. This is clearly because the media serves us examples of billionaires who never got their university level degrees – people like Richard Branson and Mark […]
10 Deep Philosophical Questions
In a sense, philosophy is all about questions. Philosophers, like moral scientists, rely on each other to give answers to the deep philosophical questions that have proved so difficult to answer. Questions that have no absolute answer like scientific questions do. These issues are often a question of morality and interpretation. And sometimes it’s just […]
10 Greatest Scientists Who Changed The World
One great scientist has the ability to propel the world hundreds of years ahead. With one simple invention or discovery they can save thousands, or millions of lives. Without great scientists we wouldn’t have the ability to harness, and use electricity, ways of keeping people alive who fall ill, or the ability to discover new […]
10 Most Luxurious Prisons
When you think of prison you imagine somewhere scary, and dismal. Prison is a punishment made to try and deter people from committing crimes, but some of these luxurious prisons are the complete opposite of what you would expect one to be. A lot of the inmates on this list live in nicer conditions that […]
10 Most Mysterious Tombs
A tomb is a large vault where important people are laid to rest. They are heavily associated with certain cultures, like ancient Egypt. But there are mysterious tombs all over the world, many of which surrounded by ancient mysteries and deadly curses. In fact, many mysterious tombs aren’t that old. They aren’t all thousands of […]
10 Evil Kings From History
More often than not, rulers have had to resort to some pretty harsh tactics to maintain their power. Many evil Kings and queens from history have been absolute monarchs, which required a military presence to suppress any rebels. But some kings took things much further, extorting or massacring innocent people without them even revolting against […]
10 Dead Social Networks
To launch a successful social networking website is to hit the jackpot. Just look at how much money was made in Facebook and Twitter, and look at how rapidly the valuation is growing on Instagram and Snapchat. But building and maintaining a social media website is difficult. It completely relies on other people’s willingness to […]
10 Creepy Messages From Serial Killers
Serial killers aren’t exactly known for making good decisions. But one of the worst decisions a murder can make surely is sending an anonymous message confessing to their crimes. Messages from serial killers usually are either to confess their murders, or to taunt police. Sometimes it’s to make themselves famous. What’s the point in being […]
10 Vestigial body parts You Don’t Need
Vestigial body parts are organs that our ancestors had for survival purposes but slowly diminished over time, so that they no longer fulfill a function but haven’t completely gone away. Many vestigial organs go unnoticed and people don’t even know they have them, but some can cause problems and need to be removed. Animals evolve based […]
10 Uncontacted Tribes Avoiding Civilisation
Isolated, and uncontacted tribes are hidden all over the world. They live primitive conditions, and skilfully avoid contact with the outside world. Making contact with uncontacted tribes can be hard, some are defensive and will attack anyone that comes near, some will be infected with diseases and die quickly, others will simply avoid us completely […]
10 Creepiest Audio Recordings Ever
There are an awful lot of strange things online. People tend to focus on creepy videos when it comes to the internet. There are whole websites just dedicated to scary videos and images. But there are also a whole lot of mysterious and creepy audio recordings that have found their way onto the internet. From […]
10 Most Unbelievable Ancient Weapons
The ancients had to fight many wars for hundreds of years, in an effort to gain an advantage they would seek to create new weapons. Some of these ancient weapons were so revolutionary, and unusual it’s almost unbelievable they ever existed. It’s also important to say that most ancient weapons were absolutely useless, especially in […]
10 Dot Com Bubble Failures
The dot com bubble lasted from around 1996 to 2000. It was when stock prices for internet based businesses grew incredibly rapidly. This led to an explosion of tech startups, and billions of dollars in investments focused on these startups. There was a time when any idiot with any idea for a website could receive […]
10 Scary Modern Dictatorships
Proper dictatorships feel like something of a different era – the Soviet Union and the European absolute monarchies spring to mind. But there are 50 modern dictatorships operating today. Fifty nations which have been denied democracy. Fifty nations abused by a small number of powerful people. Modern dictatorships are usually known for human rights abuses […]
10 Best Dystopian Movies
Everyone loves a good dystopian movie. They provide the right setting for any kind of story, and give it more depth than other movies. A dystopia is a futuristic society that you wouldn’t want to live in. It’s the exact opposite of a Utopian society, which is a perfect society without pain or suffering. But […]
10 Amazing Robots That Might Have Your Job Soon
Robots are being built all over the world and they’re becoming more advanced everyday. Robots are not only cheaper, but better workers than humans, many companies will jump at the chance to hire robots instead of people, and the ones that don’t will go out of business. Some companies have already started using some amazing […]
10 Insane Ohio Serial Killers
Ohio has been home to disproportionate amount of serial killers in America. Many of these Ohio serial killers have become famous from their crimes, and some of their victims number in the hundreds. This is a list of 10 insane Ohio serial killers. Cincinnati Strangler The Cincinnati strangler is believed to be a man named […]
10 Most Intelligent Serial Killers
Hollywood has romanticized genius serial killers for a long time now. A sly and informed, yet absolutely evil murderer who knows how to fool police. There have been documentaries focusing solely on the most intelligent serial killers. But in real life, most serial killers are far from genius. And an awful lot of them are […]
10 Most Savage Spanish Conquistadors
The Spanish Conquistadors were those who initially expanded the Spanish Empire. The word Conquistador literally means conqueror – the men and women who explored the New World, and claimed it’s land for the Spanish crown. To be a Spanish Conquistador wasn’t at all easy, it involved a dangerous boat journey to a land never seen […]
10 Interesting Mcdonalds Lawsuits
In it’s 70 years of existence, Mcdonalds has become the world’s largest fast food chain. But that’s far from where it started, as a small burger stand set up by the Mcdonalds brothers back in 1940. Their business was then soon purchased by a man named Ray Kroc. People laughed at him when he paid […]
5 Weird Chinese Laws That Are Real
The People’s Republic of China is genuinely one of the most bizarre countries I the world. It’s a communist dictatorship that really isn’t communist at all. Communist dictatorships always tend to be weird, just look at North Korea. But China has always had an absolutely unique culture and tradition – combine that with a modern […]
10 Epic Police Shootouts
No officer wants to get into a police shootout, but when they do it can get out of hand very quickly. Shootouts often involve a large amount of people and people often die, but the police always seem to come out on top. Here are the 10 most epic police shootouts of all time. 2009 […]
10 Most Mysterious And Amazing Cryptids
Cryptids are a part of cryptozoology, which is the study of animals who are believed to exist by many but have yet to be proven. There are dozens of cryptids out there, and many cryptids have now been found, and proven to exist. Although many cryptids could just be legends, or may have already gone […]
10 Amazing Abandoned Castles
Few buildings stand as a monument to human achievement as strongly as castles do. In England, they were built by invading armies as strongholds to defend their new territory. In Medieval times, castles were the ultimate prize. Capture a countries castles, and you’ve captured a countries people. So they needed to be strong and imposing […]
10 Most Mysterious People In History
Mysterious people are dotted all over history. Although we don’t know much about them, what we do know is both amazing, and mysterious. These are the 10 Most mysterious People In History. Green Children of Woolpit You can’t talk about mysterious people without mentioning these guys. Two green children suddenly appeared out of nowhere. They were brother […]
10 Alleged Cases Of Real Vampires
In times gone by, it was common for normal people to believe in creatures we do not today. People would warn their children to stay away from monsters like Werewolf, elves, and even Vampires. This may sound bizarre to our modern ears though, but even today there are some who believe in Vampires. And maybe […]
10 Ways Hitler Could Have Won
Nazi Germany came quite close to achieving an absolute dominance in Europe. With hindsight we can see where it all went wrong for the Nazis. We see the best and worst strategic decisions made by Adolf Hitler. And we see how he could have won the second world war. Here are 10 ways Hitler could […]
10 Best Guerilla Marketing Campaigns
Guerilla marketing is, in my opinion, the most efficient marketing strategy if done well. It’s the idea that you promote your product in an unusual way, drawing people’s attention much more than a regular boring advert. Guerilla marketing campaigns also tend to cost very little, and many guerilla marketing campaigns go viral. Guerilla marketing emerged […]
10 Amazing Facts About The British Monarchy
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy, which means we are a democracy but still have a king or queen. The current Royal family is the House of Windsor, who enjoy diplomatic responsibility despite holding no actual power. But before the English Civil-War, the Monarchy held absolute power in Britain. Today, all is peaceful and […]
10 Most Hilarious 4Chan Pranks
4Chan pranks 4Chan is infamous for being a website where almost anything goes. Some people even mistakenly believe it’s a part of the deep web. One of the main reasons 4Chan is famous is because of it’s many successful pranks played on celebrities and companies alike. Some 4Chan pranks have been some of the most […]
10 Terrifying Space Shuttle Disasters
There have been many attempts to build capable space crafts over the years, mainly by the US, and the USSR, but to finally perfect it they went through a lot of trial and error, which led to the loss of many lives and many space shuttle disasters. Not everything on this list is space shuttle […]
10 Events Leading Up To WW2
What were the events leading up to ww2? The second world war was the most harrowing, ad horrific war of all time. One of the only wars that comes close is the first world war, which was only 21 years before it. What could cause such a horrific war to happen so soon after world […]
10 Creepy Japanese Monsters From Legend
Japanese folklore is known around the world for being absolutely terrifying. There is just something about legends from Japan that manage to exceed others in the creep levels. And the folkloric background to Japanese legends may be why there are so many scary movies from Japan. There are literally hundreds of Japanese monsters from legend. […]
10 Notorious Noble Families From History
Every culture seems to have noble families. Those born into such families are blessed with privilege from cradle to the grave. This is most visible in European countries where hereditary titles still exist today. In England there are literally people who become Lords and ladies simply because they were born into the right family. But […]
10 Most Interesting Steel Tycoons
The steel industry is a big deal. Along with oil, it’s the foundation of the global economy. Countries that produce high levels of steel usually do well for themselves. If you’re British, you’ll know by now what happens to a country when they lose their steel industry – it’s bad news. But while the steel […]
10 Interesting 19th Century Political Parties
Looking back at the 19th century, it seems like everyone was insane. From the Occult to imperialism, people back then were into all sorts of bizarre things. Combine that with human nature and you’ve got some truly interesting political parties. The enlightenment opened the door to millions of Europeans to engage in politics – and what […]
7 Magic Legends Of Djinn And Genies
Djinn (Genies) are a part of Islamic mythology. Islam dictates that there are three different types of beings, the angels which are made out of lift, the Djinn which are made out of fire, and humans which are made out of clay. Angels are gender less, and on’t have free will. Humans and Djinn both […]
10 Superweapon That Could Cause World War Three
There are Superweapon so powerful that they may give governments the necessary confidence to start a world war and win. At the moment one of the main reasons a war isn’t happening is because of MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction). The belief that if a country declares war they will be destroyed along with the other country. […]
10 Interesting English Country Houses
There are many things England is known for, many things that make her unique. One of the more famous is the high-frequency of English country houses. A country house is basically just a massive traditional house in the English countryside. Traditionally, English country houses were called home by members of the landed gentry. The landed […]