Month: October 2024

You would think that most actors, singers, and other performers would want to stay far away from reality television. After all, actors and singers have things like talent. Whereas reality TV performers, well, we don’t want to be cruel, but… Surprisingly, though, Hollywood stars are just as enamored with reality TV as the rest of

Dictators, despots, totalitarians, tyrants. Whatever you call them, brutal leaders have appeared all too often throughout history and into the present day. In fact, if you look at the broad sweep of the human story it’s easy enough to come to the conclusion that it’s democracy that’s unusual. But dictators don’t always have things all

The natural world is full of wonders, and animals are chief among these wonders. Making their homes across every continent, they come in all shapes and sizes. They often boast uncanny abilities to match. These traits are enough to wow you with exotic splendor, but they’re just the tip of the iceberg. Many animal species

Creepypastas pervaded the internet in the early 2010s and launched the careers of multiple mainstream creators. Many of them succeeded through their directness and easily communicated premise. Within a few years, certain formulas arose. As Listverse has covered before, many of them were about a normal person or a humanoid breaking into a home. Some,

Certain big movies feel inseparable from their directors, seeming to extend directly from the unique stylistic, thematic, and dramatic places that make those directors who they are on screen. But film productions are more fluid than many of us realize, with frequently more than one filmmaker coming and going before the picture actually gets made.

The United States is made up of approximately 19,495 incorporated cities, towns, and villages. With so many places to call home, it’s only natural that, generally, it’s the most well-known places that are the ones that come to mind—the synonymous movie industry of Los Angeles, California, the world-famous skyscrapers of New York City, or the

It is a common trope in comedy that if a clumsy person enters an antique shop, they are bound to knock over a precariously positioned and priceless Ming vase. For centuries, collectors in the West have sought out the rarest Chinese antiquities, of which Ming vases are just the most famous. As China has boomed

Radio has been more than just a source of entertainment; it has been a lifeline, a revolutionary force, and a quiet backdrop to some of the most pivotal moments in history. But behind the iconic broadcasts and familiar voices are the untold stories of innovation, ambition, and the unsung heroes who pushed the boundaries of

Britain’s treason legislation dates back to the Treason Act of 1351, and bizarrely, it remains on the statute books to this day. Notables who were found guilty of treachery include Guy Fawkes, who plotted to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. Another was Oliver Cromwell, who was found guilty of treason three years

Trials are costly, both financially and psychologically. Regardless, it’s a necessary process that must be endured to ensure justice is carried out for the sake of all involved. At the center of this oft-challenging procedure is the jury. Developed during medieval England, juries are common in countries or territories that still derive their legal systems

As most of us with the ability to think already know, the brain is the most fundamental of all our bodily organs. Its complexity allows us not just thoughts but memories, emotions, and the ability to move, see, breathe, interact in meaningful ways with our surroundings, and manage every other process that regulates our body

Nostalgia is a powerful tool. As Hollywood relies more and more on the franchises of yesteryear, studios bring back treasured characters from across fiction. That pattern obviously leads to many familiar faces as actors sign contracts for endless sequels. Audiences get used to seeing the same guys over and over. Not every appearance is so

Most presidents weren’t handed the office on a silver platter. They had to strive to practically claw their way to power, and that often comes with some taste of failure. Indeed, failure is part of what makes a person’s rise to the presidency so inspiring. So, what sort of rivals needed to be overcome along

As the leader of a religious congregation, the pastor plays a vital role in leading people to God. They usually feel that they are called to serve others in their spiritual journey, and they help spread God’s teachings. However, some pastors have fallen far from grace, as they lived a much eviler life than they

Just because a band or artist doesn’t actually exist in real life doesn’t mean they can’t make great music. Films are full of fictional musicians whose songs are sometimes so catchy that they reach the actual charts. Really, this isn’t all that surprising, considering these songs are often penned by successful musicians. To qualify for

The Tour de France was first held in 1903. Since then, the long-distance bicycle race has become one of the most revered sporting events in the world. Of course, in recent years, the incredible and inspiring presence of American cyclist Lance Armstrong sure didn’t hurt the sport. Fans from all over the world tuned in

When people think about things that are smuggled, the first thing that comes to mind is usually drugs. Then, there are banned and controlled items, such as ivory and weapons. But the truth is that throughout history, all kinds of things have been smuggled. Basically, for as long as authorities have been taxing and controlling

Under the waterline lies a vast world of mystery and wonder, home to some of the most beguiling creatures on Earth. Marine life can be shocking, that’s for sure, and at times incredibly dangerous, but it never fails to be astounding. In this list, we will be delving into the underwater world, from the shallows

Human beings have thought about time from the very beginning of our existence. Since we first understood time, we’ve been trying to build accurate tools to measure it. In this list, we’ll focus on the most common tool that we use to measure time: the clock. Clocks come in many forms: physiological “clocks” within the

The Amazon rainforest covers more than 2.3 million square miles (5.96 square kilometers) and is home to several million species of birds, plants, insects, and other forms of life. The rainforest is also home to several indigenous communities that live off the land. However, the area is now in danger of being taken over by