31 July 2010
These serial killers were mentally unstable and killed people for kicks. The following list covers some of the most unusually psychopathic killers around the world and talks about the best of the worst. 1. Pedro Alonso Lopez This man killed over 300 people and was referred to as the Monster of Andes. By 1978, this [...]
30 July 2010
Cats can be quite sweet but then again, they can belong the following breeds- which basically means that they are far from looking ‘cute’. 1. Devon Rex This breed originated in the 1960s and contrary to popular belief is not related to the German Rex breed. These cats do not have ‘guard hair’ and their [...]
29 July 2010
Many child stars are doing well even today and boast about how they started off young. However, the following were not too lucky and were phased out pretty quickly. 1. Lindsay Lohan Lindsay Lohan made her debut in “The Parent Trap” when she was 11 years old. She started singing as well and was a [...]
28 July 2010
Films over the years have been filled with loving and adorable characters but it has also featured a fair share of creepy and menacing people. 1. Ellen Ripley from Alien Ellen Ripley was known to bite off another person’s head if they happened to annoy her. Not only that, but she would also return and [...]
27 July 2010
Some people love to eat and know when to stop. Others eat too much and end up making themselves sick. However, there are some which have the following eating habits that will shock you. 1. Consumption of Dead Human Flesh Those who eat dead human flesh suffer from Necrophagia. Again, it is not very common [...]
26 July 2010
A great soundtrack can work wonders for most films and set the tone for any scene. The following are the top 10: 1. Ed Wood This movie had a very funky soundtrack and was Howard Shore’s baby. It was directed by Tim Burton and was extremely funny. The music was both soothing and startling at [...]
25 July 2010
These Hollywood legends were all born under a lucky star but unfortunately, Fate was not as kind. They had it all but it was taken away from them much too soon. 1. Michael Jackson Michael Jackson started performing at a very early age and was initially a part of a group managed by his father [...]
24 July 2010
It is believed that casinos make use of certain tricks in order to ensure that the players stay inside the premises and keep spending their money. While some are quite obvious, others are subtle and will surprise you. 1. No Clocks It is believed that people who don’t wear watches are not punctual. Casinos are [...]
23 July 2010
There are some good shows on the television that help children learn the alphabet or teach them about numbers. Then there are the following which will only alarm them and scar them for life. 1. Max and Ruby This animated show revolves around two bunnies-Ruby is Max’s elder sister. It is all very innocent till [...]
22 July 2010
There are certain stories that are covered by the media which have the ability to either make or break lives. The following media stories shook people up and some made their lives simpler. 1. The Recession When the media announced that the United States of America was suffering from an economic meltdown and that several [...]
21 July 2010
History would not be as interesting if it was not laced with mysterious and impressive people. Let us look at the 10 most prominent out of the lot. 1. Monsieur Chouchani Monsieur Chouchani was a Jewish teacher and this was his nickname. Mysteriously enough, his life history was never revealed- neither by him nor his [...]
20 July 2010
These brands are powerful because they are both financially strong as well as popular among consumers. 1. Google This brand is valued at about 66 billion dollars and is undoubtedly the most powerful brand in the world. This search engine was started by Sergey Brin and Larry Page in 1996. Google is known for its [...]
19 July 2010
These individuals did their best and succeeded in raising the bar for writers all over the world. However, they did not win the Nobel Prize for whatever reason but definitely deserved it. 1. Jorge Luis Borges Even though Jorge Luis Borges managed to bag the first ever Pulitzer Prize, he did not win the Nobel [...]
18 July 2010
Apple is known to create extremely stunning advertisements- both visually and in terms of design. 1. The Single Apple One particular advert in a magazine showed the fruit against a simple beige background. It read- Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Apple computers are extremely basic and not adorned with complicated buttons and features like other [...]