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Counting over 1,000 deaths in the past century as well as athletes that have been damaged for life, boxing is considered a dangerous sport. While the debates on whether this game should be banned continue due to the violence, boxing is also viewed as the purest form of combat where men can pin their own body’s strength and reactions against others. Unfortunately for box fans, few actually share the latter opinion and boxing history has been sprinkled with embarrassing and regrettable events. Let’s explore the top 10 fateful moments in box.

1. Duk Koo Kim

South Korean superstar Kim is one of the saddest examples of how cruel this sport can be sometimes. He worked his way up the ladder and earned the right to go head to head against the undefeated champion, Ray Mancini. After receiving a crushing right hand punch, Kim suffered severe brain injury and died a few days later. Consumed by guilt, Mancini would never be the same again while the referee of the match committed suicide shortly after. Because she couldn’t cope with the loss, Kim’s mother also killed herself three months after the tragic event.

2. Panama Lewis

Even though he was world renowned for his excellent training skills, the world knows now that Panama Lewis didn’t back away from using illicit methods to win a game. The most famous incident in this sense is the game between an unknown journeyman boxer Luis Resto and undefeated star Billy Collins Jr. Because Lewis knew his trainee had no chance against Collins, he decided to pour a hardening agent on his gloves. Obviously, Collins was seriously mashed up in the next 10 rounds and he would never fight again after this match. In short, Resto and Lewis’s deeds were discovered immediately and both had been sent to jail; Collins Jr. died one year following the match.

3. Mike Tyson

After being seriously dominated in the first two rounds, Tyson was most likely getting pretty irritated by the fact that he was unable to land any successful punches against Holyfield. Enraged, Tyson entered the third round without his mouthpiece and during a clinch, he rolled his head and bit a one-inch piece of cartilage from the top of the right ear of his opponent and spat it on the floor. Horrifyingly, even though Holyfield has suffered massive trauma, the referee established that the game could continue. However, it didn’t take long before Tyson tried to take another bite of Holyfield’s ears, a deed for which he was disqualified, suspended from boxing and shun by all.

4. Jim Norris

A man whose corruption knew no limits, Jim Norris is said to be personally responsible for severed fixed matches, including Jake Lamotta versus Billy Fox and Harry Thomson versus Max Schmeling. All of that in plain sight, since we’re talking about matches broadcasted on national television. In addition, Norris has apparently managed many boxers at the time – even against their will! – and forced them to hire his associates as advisors.

5. IBF president Bob Lee Sr.

Founded as a sanctioning body, the International Boxing Federation was clearly awarding rankings on subjective criteria. Things got completely out of control when the federation’s president Bob Lee Sr. conspired with chairman Douglas Beavers to manipulate the system so they could favor the boxers whose promoters paid the highest bribes. Although Lee was convicted for racketeering and bribery back in 2001, the organization’s reputation has yet to recover.

Seinfeld was not just a sitcom about nothing, it was a show about norm that were different from the ones we see in real life. The series was a 22-minute weekly discourse on the unwritten rules that guide social interaction. Some topics of interaction were: After how many dates are you obligated to break up? Which calls are too important to be made on cell phone? How to dip a chip? How long can you abstain from from having sex? How old do you have to be to work in a theater.

Seinfeld‘s depiction of reality was frequently controversial, and that is already an understatement. The same can be said of behavioral science research, as with the dozens of studies that have documented bystander apathy during emergencies. Being in a hurry, being distracted, being in the presence of other people whom we assume will take care of our issues… there is a wide range of circumstances that render individuals-yes, you and me included-less likely to get involved in the affairs of others.

So it goes on Seinfeld as well. From George knocking down a grandmother in a walker to escape a house fire  to Kramer, Jerry, and Elaine trying to force-feed crackers into a man’s mouth when he is passed out, causing him to have a stroke, the show’s characters repeatedly epitomize humanity’s ability to perform below expectation just when the stakes are too high. While the series finale was critiqued by many, it was quite fitting that the last plotline of the show would hinge on the quartet’s brazen indifference to a carjacking, once again focusing on the darker side of human nature.

Who is George Costanza?

George Louis Costanza is my favourte fictional character on the United States-based television sitcom, Seinfeld (1989-1998), and was played by by the famous Jason Alexander (not to be confused with the guy who married Britney Spears). He has variously been described as a “short, stocky, slow-witted, bald man” (by Elaine Marie Benes and himself), “Lord of the Idiots” (by Costanza himself), and as “the greatest sitcom character of all time”.

He is crazy, self-loathing, and is frequently pressured by his parents, Frank and Estelle. He has been best friends with Jerry Seinfeld since their middle school years, and that has led them down a path, that shall not ever be taken – by anyone.

Cannot forget the countless negative character traits he displayed; among them stinginess, dishonesty, insecurity, and neurosis. Many of these traits form the basis of the show -”about nothing”. Episode plots frequently feature George manufacturing elaborate deceptions at work or in his relationships in order to gain or maintain some small or imagined advantage. George appears in every single episode except for “The Pen” in the third season.

1. George Costanza – the social suicide machine

2. George Costanza loses his balance on the Stairmaster.

3. George Costanza’s life can be summed up in 3 words. 

4. George Costanza caught with a stolen marble rye.

5. George Costanza wants to become a gigolo.

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Google Maps Street View Technologies does a good job capturing the panoramic view of thousands of streets across the world. Most of the streets covered are those driven by car. Areas not accessible by car, like pedestrian areas, narrow streets and alleys are sometimes covered by Google Trikes or snowmobiles.

Since 2008, the technology has pretty much captured it all, including the following 10 things:

1. Public Urination:

There are plenty of pics of men urinating in public. In fact one man in France took Google to court in February of 2012 over a photo it published online through a street view application showing him urinating in his backyard. He believed that he was a laughing stock of his village as a result. His lawyer argued that everyone has a right to their own secrecy.

2. Marriage Proposal:

Some go to extremes to propose like one man who proposed in a TV commercial. Rand wanted to propose to his girlfriend Geraldine in a unique and romantic way. So he created his own website with knowledge of search engine optimization. His idea came to fruition in2006 and the order to buy some ad space during 2007 NFL. Then there was Michael Weiss-Malik, who planned ahead of time and stood at the side of the road with many others as Street View pictures were being updated. There are many other intentional and non-intentional cases.

3. Capsized Cruise Liner:

When a typhoon slams into a cruise liner, it usually capsizes. The cruise/hotel was docked in South Korea when it was hit by 135 mph winds of typhoon Maemi in 2003. All captured on Google earth.

4. Pants down low:

A guy was pictured sitting at the side of a road with his pants down. It was done in broad daylight on High Street, Langholm, U.K.

5. Dumped in a trunk:

A man was pictured in Mannheim, Germany, sitting naked in his trunk and on his driveway.. Who ever thought that Hangover 3 was being filmed in Germany? Anyone? Why naked for all the neighbours to see?

Discovering that great hole in the wall place, finally getting to eat at the hot four star bistro, or simply becoming a regular at a favorite restaurant so that the waiter has the drinks coming before he has even greeted the table are all exciting moments in dining out. Food lovers and restaurant patrons go out to eat not only for the amazing food (and night off from cooking) but for the unique experience that dining out provides. Dining out moments run a gamut as wide as the many different types of food eateries, but take a look at the top ten.

1. A first date at an amazing fine dining restaurant.

Candles on the table, white tablecloths, and at least three different forks set the mood for romance. Treating a date to the best of the best makes anyone feel special and loved.

2. Crossing over from repeat guest to recognized regular

Having a favorite local haunt where the food is consistently superb is one thing, but being recognized by name is another. Once the staff knows one’s name and favorite order it adds the ultimate touch of comfort and hospitality to any meal.

3. Closing the place down

Going out to eat can be as much about community as it is about the food. When the perfect balance of excellent food is paired with delightful company, one can easily get so lost in the meal and conversation that suddenly hours have flown and they are the last guests to leave. Experiences like this are remembered for a lifetime, and often reminisced about.

4. Treated as an insider

Many restaurants may have special dishes off the menu that only those in the know are aware of. Getting a tip to request a special item, or even better, being offered one of these special treats boosts a diner’s status from everyday patron to respected insider. There is nothing a foodie loves more than being offered something exclusive.

5. A dining discovery

In the modern world of online reviews, check-ins, and dining apps it may be thought that everything there is to know about eating out is already out there. And yet there are still those moments of happy accident where a hidden culinary gem is found, perhaps on a trip or simply by good luck. It is exciting to feel like the discoverer of this unknown talent and delight, and even more so to share that find with others.

Toronto Blue Jays have had their share of momentous and noteworthy moments. Many of them are bitter-sweet, others are moments we still celebrate to this day. As such here are Toronto Blue Jays’ Top 10 Most Noteworthy Moments:

1. Roberto Alomar & Joe Carter VS. Fred McGriff and Tony Fernandez:

Blue Jays made an excellent decision to switch McGriff and Fernandez for San Diego’s Alomar & Carter. This decision led to huge revenues as well as a touch ‘em all moment by Carter who won the World Series a few years later.

2. John McDonald’s Home Run:

The Father Day Home Run on June 20, 2010 was a memorable moment for McDonald. His father died earlier in the week after battling cancer. Although the Jays lost, the two hits were memorable.

3. Duanne Ward:

Ward was obtained in 1986 in exchange for Doyle Alexander. Ward was 22 years old at the time with unimpressive records. But his luck changed in 1993, when made 45 saves and 1.033 WHIP which helped the Jays win the World Series for the second time.

4. Shrew Moves of 2011:

The Blue Jays made shrewed moves in August of 2011. Both the Jays and their general manager had an eye on the perennially overarching Rays and squeezed out the extra 2%. They put the AL East in check with their eyes now on Yankees and the Red Sox. Their success is noted for their win against Tampa Bay’s.

5. Hiring Alex Anthropoulos:

Anthropoulos looks for the big prize. He has been championed as the grandmaster in the chess game of baseball. He’s taken care of the big things first, trading Roy Halladay to the Phillies. In 2011, he had his big eyes on Red Socks and the Yankees. He is an excellent spirit for the team.

This is a small surprise for all the fans of One Tree Hill – a compilation of the Top 10 Brooke and Lucas Moments. As you all know, they didn’t end up together in the later seasons, but still their relationship was one of the strongest I’ve ever seen. And if you happen to be one of those who haven’t heard about them or One Tree Hill, you can still enjoy how one great love evolves.

Cats are one of the most adorable animals you can think of. They are cute, funny and also so fluffy. They can make you laugh with their little performances. Check out the Top 10 Cutest Cat Moments.

Since we are now in the year 2010, it would only be fitting to list out the 10 best moments from the year 2000 to 2009.

1. Release of the final Harry Potter book- July 21,2007

J. K .Rowling released the first book in the Harry Potter series in 1997 after being rejected by a number of publishing houses. Luckily for her, the books became hugely popular and made her richer than the Queen of England. The final book released in 2007 and was, needless to say, immensely successful.

2. Release of the film Slumdog Millionaire- November 12, 2008

Created by Danny Boyle, this movie has been adapted from the book written by Vikas Swarup. It revolves around an impoverished boy who gets the chance to become a contestant in “Who Wants to be a Millionire?” The movie took the world by storm and won over 7 Oscars and made about 377 million dollars.

3. Tim Wakefield`s 200^th win

For those unaware, Tim Wakefield is a professional baseball player. He began playing for the Red Socks in 1995. Not only is he the longest serving player on the team, but he won his 200th career game on September 13, 2011 while playing the Toronto Blue Jays.

4. Facebook was launched-February 4, 2004

Everybody is familiar with Facebook- most of us are addicted to it. When this social networking site was launched, it gained instant popularity. However, it was thought that it would die down and would soon be forgotten. It goes without saying that these people were wrong- facebook has proven itself and has made keeping in touch easier.

5. Youtube

The video-sharing website was created in February 2006. Billions of users now utilize this website to upload, view and share videos. The site uses the latest technology including HTML5. In 2006, the company was bought by Google Inc. for $1.65 billion. Sharing has now been made easy thanks to Chad Hurley, Stephen Chen, and Jawed Karim.