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Modern film fans are familiar with extravagant stunts and crazy action scenes. From exploding skyscrapers to flying cars, there is no shortage of eye-boggling moments in blockbuster cinema. Unsurprisingly, and unfortunately, these scenes are mostly created with Computer Generated Imagery, better known as CGI. However, nothing quite beats practical effects. The human eye is incredibly

Have you ever done something reckless “just because?” So have these criminals. Sometimes you don’t need any real excuse to commit a crime; you do it just because you feel like it. Several factors may contribute to this “I just felt like it” attitude: peer pressure, apathy, mental illness, ignorance of the law combined with

DNA is the genetic code unique to every human, but another more obvious sign of individuality exists—your face. Love it or not, everything from the width of your nose to the size of your ears are exclusive to you. When an unidentified body is found, a skull can unlock the secrets of that person’s appearance,

“Space, the final frontier,” as described by Star Trek’s opening sequence, is a place of mystery and exploration, where humans have only just begun to scratch the surface of what exists. We have sent many probes and astronauts into space to conduct experiments in our quest to understand the universe and our place in it.

Stonehenge is one of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world, yet it remains shrouded in mystery. There is still so much that we don’t know and may never know about its origins or function, and this mysteriousness only makes it more intriguing. However, this isn’t to say we don’t know anything about the

Human trafficking is a massive blight on humanity and has been happening in one form or another for thousands of years. In recent years, however, it has taken on a new and more insidious form. With the rise of the internet and globalization, human trafficking has become easier to facilitate and harder to detect. But

On July 1st, 2007, I launched listverse.com. I had been mulling over the idea of a Top 10 Lists website for a considerable time and had spent more than a year preparing to go live after my brother Stewart (Kiwiboi in the Listverse comments) convinced me that I should go ahead. It is now nearly

As technology becomes more advanced by the year, the products that were once only seen in movies set in the future have now become available for us as regular consumers. Household robots that can do our chores? Got it. Delivery drones? We have those now too. With the number of technological advancements we’ve made in

Sound design is often underappreciated in movies, despite its importance. Sound design is divided into three categories: dialogue, sound effects, and music. Often all three mingle together at once, but there is almost always at least one of these categories being heard. Moments of silence are relatively rare, but they can be incredibly impactful. This

How many types of balls can you name? How many of said balls have killed someone? We all know that sports can be dangerous, especially for the athletes who participate in them. You can certainly find stories of players who have passed on while playing their beloved sport, from football and boxing to racing and

One of the most wonderful things about sport is that if you play most sports for long enough, your body will see the benefits. Even the doughiest of snot-bubbling kids will turn into a marble-hewn Greek god or goddess if they spend a decade or two performing at a high level, week-in-week-out on the field

Many people wonder how late 19th-century famous figures might have sounded and moved, what sorts of gestures they may have made, and what kinds of facial expressions they might have displayed. Born in the Victorian Era, these ten people saw the birth of new recording technology. Now, some early films of such renowned men and

The biggest problem with “providing proof” of paranormal beings and incidents is the lack of clearly visible photographs or video footage. Ever since the shaky Patterson-Gimlin footage depicting an alleged Bigfoot started making the rounds, the world has been inundated with blurry photos and out-of-focus footage of ghosts, Nessie, aliens, and demons. Even in our

Mob mentality can cause even the smartest or kindest people to do things that would make a priest blush. That’s because each person has a sense of individuality, but the magic of mob mentality turns us from loan wolves into sheep. Mob mentality is a form of survival thinking where the individual wants to fit

Who doesn’t love a good mystery? Some have logical explanations, of course, but others defy any attempt to explain them away. Even a small island nation like New Zealand (home to myself as well as some guy named Jamie Frater), roughly the size of the state of Colorado, seemingly has more than its fair share

Taxes are the worst. They’re completely necessary for society, but really they are the worst. It’s rare to find someone that actually wants to pay more to the federal government. In fact, most people are always looking for ways to pay fewer taxes. Here are ten tax loopholes that you can use to help lower

When we think of modern computing, we inevitably think of how fast technology moves these days. It seems we can barely buy a new laptop or smartphone and get it out of the box before it starts to feel obsolete. New features, speed increases, more storage—it all seems to happen so fast. That’s why it

The past two years have seen many establishments having to close their doors either temporarily or permanently. Whether it has been learning institutions, entertainment venues, or places to eat, their value is appreciated now more than ever. With the recent closure announcement of a pub—Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St. Albans, just north of London—that

While many know the infamous murders of children like James Bulger and JonBenet Ramsey, there are many more children who have suffered horrific deaths that have not received nearly the same media attention. This list serves to bring attention to those children so that their memories are not forgotten. Related: 10 Incredibly Tragic Unsolved Child

Industrial growth was the driving force in creating the modern world. The economic progress of a country greatly depends on its industrial progress. But this industrial growth, in most cases, comes with a useless byproduct or end-cycle waste. This industrial waste cannot be left casually lying around, so we have to ask: what do they