Archive for May, 2010

11 Brain-Twisting Paradoxes

Paradoxes have been around since the time of Ancient Greeks & the credit of popularizing them goes to recent logicians. Using logic you can usually find a fatal flaw in the paradox which shows why the seeminglly impossible is either possible or the…

Top 10 Invention and Discovery Controversies

History books will often lead you to believe that the world’s great inventions and discoveries were the work of a single person with a flash of genius, but the reality is rarely that simple. In most cases, it was only after years of work and input from countless inventors that something was finally created. Still, [...]

Top 10 Bizarre Religious Traditions

While most traditions have been accepted over the years, the following are quite bizarre and will shock you!
1. Iyomante Ritual
This tradition is native to the Ainu people and they carry out the…

World’s Most Expensive Lollipops

If you were making the most expensive lollipop in the world, what ingredients would you use? DeLafée edible gold lollipop The Swiss luxury confectioners at DeLafée are known for their silver and gold…

55 Survivors from 10 Notable Ship Sinkings

This type of format was used in the recent academy awards accomplishments list and it seemed to be somewhat popular so I thought I would try it again in a different kind of vehicle. In this list the count down from 10 to 1 will indicate the number of s…

Top 10 Most Successful Music Tours

Music is truly a gift. A gift for those who are talented enough to provide it, and a gift to all of us who are able to listen to it and enjoy the sounds we love to hear. In today’s world, the number of musical genres is truly over the top. From metal, to techno, [...]

Top 10 Myths About ‘Healthy’ Foods

Over the years, a number of myths have been formed about healthy food which when revealed, are quite shocking.
1. Eating too much fruit will lead to blood sugar problems
If you are eating healthy…

Top Ten Things to say Pleasantly when People attempt to Invade your Boundaries

Many people have difficulty saying no, and boundary invaders take full advantage of this difficulty. If a request or a question makes you feel uncomfortable, it is probably an attempt to invade your boundaries, even if the other person is not fully aware that this is what s/he is doing. If a straight-out *NO* is too difficult for you, try some of the following alternatives. (But also practice saying NO. It strengthens your boundaries.)

World’s Most Expensive ATV

All-terrain vehicles, also known as three- or four-wheelers and quad bikes, may not be entirely street legal in most states but they still find use in agriculture, competitions and off-road…

10 Notable Apologies from the Last Decade

It seems these days that it is the fashionable thing to apologize to the masses for things which, generally, don’t effect them personally. From religious and political leaders to sportsmen, these apologies really do seem to be nothing but public relat…