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Top 10 Toys For Men


Most men don’t admit it but they would love to carry over their toys from their childhood. Don’t worry- that isn’t weird. However, make sure that he is not playing with teddies, but the following-

1. Cranium

This board game can drive you crazy and therefore, keep you entertained for hours at a stretch. Two groups need to play it and try to reach the middle portion of the board. They will have to keep humming an odd tune, answer questions and spell difficult words back to front. Why? To have fun!

2. Aim N Shoot

If you like throwing all the wastepaper into the bin from a distance just to see if you can make the shot- this game is for you.

3. Razor Xtreme

This is basically like a small scooter and the rubbers are smooth enough to allow you to zoom over any street in the world. You can even rush over curbs and pavements- as long as there is no traffic in sight, of course.

4. Ferrari Model

If you cant afford the real deal, you can get somebody to create a dummy for you. Place it in such a way that you cannot help but admire it every time you are in the house. This will not only encourage you to buy the real car but also keep you happy.


5. Super Soaker

This is basically like those guns that squirt out water but much bigger. It may sound shocking but more adults buy this toy when compared to little children. Round up some old friends and play for hours and call it a day! Frustrated men can always point it at their wives if they don’t mind sleeping on the couch for the rest of the year.

6. Barbie Dolls

Don’t be shocked- it can actually work pretty well if your wife is constantly asking you to develop a sensitive side. It will actually help and your relationship with your children and your wife will improve. Try not to tell your friends about it though- you will get teased till the end of time.

7. Taboo

Taboo is an interesting board game- you are given the name of an object and you to describe it- but there’s a catch- you cannot use the words that are mentioned in the placards that come along with the game. Make sure that you know how to think on your feet though- otherwise you will find yourself throwing it out of the window.

8. Radio Controlled Cars

Every man will agree that this is the best toy ever! You can use the control to maneuver it all around the house or your street. Get your son one as well and you will never get bored! You can also use it to keep your pets entertained. They will chase it about and not keep bothering you.

9. Telescope

If the sky and the celestial object interest you, you can buy a telescope and gaze out till the sun comes out. The focal point can be changed and allow you to reach every inch of the night sky. It can also work as a great conversation piece.

10. Pull My Finger Fred

Fred is a toy and if you pull his finger, he will emit a noise that is all too familiar. Fred will also say funny things that will crack you up and have you in split within seconds. However, if you are looking to impress your girlfriend, put it back on the shelf in the toy store.

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Top 10 Films Adapted From Books By Stephen King


Stephen King writes books that are chilling enough to keep you awake at night for a year or so. The following are the scariest of the lot.

1. Pet Sematary

This movie focuses on a pet cemetery which is haunted and if you bury your pet there, it will come to life but not as the cute and loyal creature you remember it to be. A family loses their son and decides to bury him in the same “sematary” for some absurd reason. He does come back but makes it a point to take a dozen people back with him.

2. Storm of the Century

This terrifying story is about an unknown man who turns up during an awful blizzard in some godforsaken island. He is peculiar and knows how to bend the will of those around him to make sure that he gets what he wants.

3. 1408

1408 stars Samuel L. Jackson and John Cusak. It is about a hotel room which has seen a lot of life, so to say and therefore, has quite a dreadful history. Those who visit the hotel keep away from the room but one brave author decides to check in and prove the rumors wrong. Let’s just say he doesn’t succeed.


4. Children of the Corn

Children of the Corn is about a child who takes it upon himself to persuade all the children in town that it is their job to kill the adults.

5. It

Some adults realize that the evil bully from their past has returned. He is evil and he appears without prior notice. He has supernatural powers and he is a clown. The adults aptly name him It.

6. Rose Red

Rose Red is four hours long and the plot revolves around a haunted mansion. It may sound clichéd and done to death but the movie is actually pretty good. Most of the scenes are scary and the characters are quite likeable. The ending ties up the movie neatly and does not leave the viewer feeling anything less than frightened.

7. Secret Window

This film stars John Turturro and the legendary Johnny Depp. It is about Mort Rainey, a well known writer who is in the middle of a divorce. An odd man named John Shooter turns up at his doorstep and claims that one of the stories written by Rainey is actually Shooter’s. He wants to be credited for his work and will not stop till he gets what he deserves.


8. Misery

Kathy Bates plays Annie Wilkes, a stalker who happens to save an author’s life. “Hobbling” is a word she uses quite often and those who saw this movie will understand why the mere mention of the word can make somebody cringe for hours.

9. Carrie

Carrie White is a young timid girl who is ostracized by her classmates at school. One of them decides that it will be funny to douse the poor girl with pigs blood during prom. Carrie gets her revenge by killing every body in the gym using her telekinetic powers.

10. The Shawshank Redemption

IMDB gave this movie a 9/10 rating which is extraordinary if you know how selective the website is. It is about a banker who spends time in jail after being falsely convicted of a crime. The actors have done a great job and the plot is amazing. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this movie which makes it a definite must-watch.

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Top Ten So-Called Mad People


’Mad’ here means eccentric and these people were all a little peculiar as far as their habits and behavior is concerned.

1. Hetty Green

Hetty Green was a miser because of which she collected money and was considered to be the wealthiest at the time. She worked at a bank but because she did not want to pay rent, she did so out of a trunk. She wore the same outfit and the same underwear till she was sure it was no longer wearable.

2. William Archibald Spooner

Spoonerism is that linguistic method which involves the intentional or accidental exchange of vowels, words or letters in a sentence. William Archibald Spooner invented this phenomenon as he would often speak in such a way that the letters were all mixed up and the sentences rarely made any sense.

3. Simeon Ellerton

Simeon Ellerton was an eccentric man who was fanatic about staying fit. He took up the position of the local courier during the 18th century as it would allow him to walk for several miles at a time. During these walks, he would collect stones and carry them back on his head as he wanted to make a house of stones. Once that was done, he felt quite odd when he walked without the additional weight on his head so he started carrying bags of stones again for no particular reason as such.

4. John Christie

John Christie started a well-known Opera festival in England. He did not like tipping anybody so he carried his own bags when he traveled but spent massive amounts of money on Opera productions. If the weather was too balmy, he would cut the sleeves of his jackets.

5. Oscar Wilde

When this famous poet was enrolled at Oxford University, he used to tie a leash around the lobster and walk it all around town.


6. Sir George Sitwell

Sir George Sitwell was passionate about gardening and hated wasps so much that he shot at them with a special pistol. He also avoided paying his wife’s debts which lead to her arrest. This eccentric man also tried to pay his son’s school fees with vegetables and fruits that he had grown in his garden.

7. Gerald Tyrwhitt-Wilson

Gerald Tyrwhitt-Wilson was also referred to as Lord Berners. He grew up around a mother who was prejudiced about the strangest things and a grandmother who was fanatic about her religion. He had pet pigeons which he died pink and purple and a giraffe that joined him for his afternoon tea on a daily basis.

8. William Buckland

William Buckland was famous for his work with fossils but also because he was highly eccentric about both food and animals. He owned and raised a number of animals in his house after which he fattened them up and ate them.

9. Francis Egerton

Francis Egerton was notorious for the lavish parties he organized for dogs and these furry animals would be dressed up in designer clothes. He did not like referribg to a clock when he wanted to know the time so he lined up his shoes and counted them to figure out which day it was. He also clipped his pet pigeons’ wings as it made it easier for him to shoot at them.

10. Jemmy Hirst

Jemmy Hirst is undoubtedly the most eccentric man of all time. He said the strangest things and allegedly threw a jug of water on a laughing courtier when he was visiting King George III. He loved animals which is why he made sure that his pet bull acted like a horse and his pigs, like dogs.

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Top Ten SUVs 2010


SUVs are usually meant for large families which is why the manufacturers are sure to include a lot of space in terms of seating and storage.

1. Chevrolet Traverse

The Chevrolet Traverse has four doors and the ability to accommodate 8 passengers at the same time. The horsepower is great and the engine runs very smoothly. The speed requirements have been kept at par with that of a family which is why it doesn’t exactly go very fast. It costs about 28 thousand dollars.

2. Ford Escape

The Ford Escape has four doors as well but can seat on 5 passengers in one go. It is available in 6 different designs and therefore, models. The car can reach a speed of about 28 mpg and 22 mpg when the driver is on the highway and the city respectively. The Ford Escape is for 19 thousand dollars.

3. Hyundai Tucson

Similar to the Ford Escape, this SUV allows 5 passengers to sit comfortably and exit through 4 different doors. It is available in 9 models and the most popular one is the Limited Auto series. For a price of about 18 thousand dollars, it is quite reasonable and the engine is very reliable.

4. Honda CRV

A new model of the Honda CRV was introduced this year- it has 4 doors and can seat 5 people together. It comes along with a navigation system which is why it is slightly more expensive and will cost you about 25 thousand dollars.

5. Chevrolet Equinox

The Chevrolet Equinox entered the market with 8 models in tow out of which the LTZ AWD is most sought after this year. One can fill in 2.4 liters of fuel and reach a speed of 32 mpg even when the terrain is steep. It will cost you about 28 thousand dollars.

6. GMC Terrain

The GMC Terrain is large and has 4 doors which means that 6 people can easily fit in without having to stop breathing! It comes in 8 different models and the SLT2 AWD is the most popular when compared to the rest. Unlike the other SUVs, it can go pretty fast and the automatic transmission makes the drivers’ life much simpler.

7. Kia Sorento

Kia Sorento can cost you as much as 19 thousand dollars or 27 thousand dollars, depending on the model you select. That being said, the EX V6 4X4 is the best out of the lot- the engine will never give you any trouble and the maximum speed it can reach is pretty decent.

8. Honda Pilot

The Honda Pilot is slightly more expensive and can cost you about 40 thousand dollars bout you can be sure that you will be not disappointed. These high-end SUVs can reach a speed of 23 mpg and 17 mpg, depending on the terrain. The models have been improved for this year and the change is quite welcome.

9. Mazda Tribute

The Mazda Tribute has 4 doors and will accommodate 5 passengers. The Grand Touring series is said to be the best because it is slightly bigger than the rest. While the overdrive function is included in the features, it is always optional and the transmission is automatic, like always.

10. Honda Accord Crosstour

The Honda Accord Crosstour is pretty standard as far as SUVs are concerned. It has the usual 4 doors and basic accommodation. It is popular because of the inbuilt navigation system and its features that are state of the art.

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Top 10 Technological Advancements That The World Needs


Science has grown colossally, especially over the last few years. It has managed to eradicate a number of diseases and make our lives easier. However, as they say- there is always room for improvement.


1. DNA Computer

The DNA molecules in our body are programmed to store massive volumes of genetic information on a long-term basis. One milligram can store anything and everything that has ever been printed since the beginning of time. One can only imagine how much information a DNA computer will be able to save.


2. A Colonized Moon

When a great mind somewhere in the world realized that it would be possible to colonize objects and room in space, he also figured out that the Moon could get colonized. When man walked across this object, the dream almost became a reality but not quite. NASA has not been able to achieve this objective just yet but hopefully, they will in the near future.


3. Head Transplant

The mere thought of such a transplant is bizarre and maybe that is why the surgery has not become commonplace today. For a head transplant to take place, the patient would need to get decapitated voluntarily and then have his head replaced with that of a donor’s. The main reason why the world needs this technological advancement is that it will help get rid of such diseases that effect the body, but not the head directly.


4. Clean Energy

Fossil fuels are depleting as we speak and according to studies, there will be no oil left in the world in about 55 years. This is why we need to develop or look for additional sources of clean energy. They are eco-friendly and just what the world needs.


5. Cure for Cancer

In many ways, this deadly disease is like the common cold because even though it is possible to treat it, there is no definite cure for it. Cancer kills about 7 million people every year which is why a cure should be found as soon as possible.


6. Travel to Mars

When man walked across the moon in 1969, the idea of walking on Mars became feasible as well. If the technology required for such a mission can be developed, scientists will be able to under the dynamics of space further.


7. Space Elevator

A space elevator would be massive, to say the least. It would be thousand times taller than any skyscraper in the world but it would make space travel extremely simple. Interestingly, creating this structure is not all that difficult because its centre will be in orbit. So then why don’t they do it?


8. Theory of Everything

Scientists have always believed that each and every happening in the universe is kicked into motion by one single force. The Theory of Everything attempts to prove this belief and amalgamate every force that has been recognized till date.


9. Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology can be revolutionized to change the very foundation of modern medicine. If it is perfected, doctors will be able to use certain molecules to destroy the very being of cancer cells.


10. Reach the Core of the Earth

In the past, people believed that it would be quite easy to reach the core of the Earth. They were wrong mainly because the weight and pressure at the core is enormous. If somebody is strong enough to make the journey, we will be able to find various other sources of energy and extend our time on the planet.

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Top 10 Well Known Differently Abled Musicians


Today musicians are less than average and parade about looking pretty and croaking a few words every now and then. The following musicians were remarkable in every way possible even though they were differently abled- the singers today should learn something from them.

1. Itzhak Perlman

Itzhak Perlman is considered to be the best violin player of his time. He had polio but he worked very hard and was able to walk with the help of crutches. He uses a scooter or his crutches even today and was invited for Obama’s inauguration recently.

2. Edgar Winter

Edgar Winter was a part of the successful group, The Edgar Winter Group. He suffers from albinism which basically means that he is extremely vulnerable to light. He never let this get in his way and is multi-faceted- he plays the percussion, the keyboards, the saxophone and sings beautifully.

3. Paul Stanley

Paul Stanley is the lead vocalist and a well-known guitarist of KISS. He was born with a deformity called Microtia because of which the outer part of his ear is almost entirely absent. He grew his hair out during high school and kept it that way for a long time after.

4. Bret Michaels

The doctors told Bret Michaels that he had type 1 diabetes when he was only six years old. He was encouraged to interact with other kids his age who were suffering from the same problem and grew up to sell 25 million albums with his band.

5. Kenny G

Kenneth Gorelick or Kenny G had acute asthma but went on to fulfill his dream of becoming a saxophonist. He sold over 48 million albums and broke several records in the United States of America. If you are a fan of jazz, you should look definitely listen to all his albums.

6. Ray Charles

Ray Charles is world renowned because he basically created his own genre of music. What he did was take several elements from country, gospel and blues and form a style that was completely unique and different in every way. He is featured in the list of the best artists of all time by Rolling Stone. This famous musician was blind by the time he turned six.

7. Jacqueline du Pré

Jacqueline du Pré played the cellist brilliantly even though she suffered from multiple sclerosis. Her performances were said to be legendary and out of the world. However, her illness caused her to slow down her career and she died at the age of 28. No cellist has matched up to her ever since.

8. Tony Iommi

Tony Iommi had an accident in his metal factory which caused him to lose the tips of his ringer and middle finger. He thought about ending his career but a fellow musician told him that he should go on. He took his advice and sold about 20 million albums.

9. Rick Allen

Rick Allen is a part of the popular band, Def Leppard. He had a car accident in 1984 because of which he lost his arm. Even though the doctors were able to attach the arm again, he contracted an infection because of which it had to be removed again. He managed to play the drums irregardless after several engineers came together and created a specially designed drum kit for him.

10. Ludwig Van Beethoven

Beethoven started become deaf during his 20s but continued to create beautiful music. He achieved everything he wanted to and will be remembered till the end of time.

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Top Ten Treadmills


Not all of us have the time to go to the gym every single day. The next best thing is buying a treadmill, so go ahead and choose from the following.

1. Bladez Home Treadmills

This brand isn’t too popular but the product is good and it comes in three models. Like most treadmills, it has a television but this one was among the first to add it in. You can change the angle and run up hill or walk down a smooth terrain. The treadmill is very attractive- you will not feel the need to hide it if somebody comes to visit you.

2. Bodycraft Treadmills

Bodycraft treadmills will usually be found in homes and not so much at the local gyms. The company has received several awards because the quality is excellent in every way. Depending on the model, it can cost you about 1000 dollars or 2000 dollars. It has an iPod station- which is really the best part!

3. Bowflex Treadclimber

Like it name suggests, it is perfect for those who like climbing up hill and working up a sweat. It can also transform itself into a stairmaster- if that’s what you want. The advertisements will inform you that the second option will help you lose weight and tone up your legs much faster than the first.

4. Livestrong Treadmill Reviews

These treadmills are fairly new but because Lance Armstrong swears by it, they have become very popular overnight. It comes in four models which all have great consoles- they may look simple but there is nothing basic about it. The motor has a lot of strength and the warranty is pretty decent.

5. Precor Treadmills

These treadmills were first manufactured in 1984 and have been doing very well ever since. The company has an excellent reputation because the machine are perfect in every way while the material used is of the highest quality. The cheapest model is for about 2500 dollars.

6. Spirit Treadmills

These entered the market along with the Precor treadmills and are as good, if not better. Even though the company targets a slightly wealthier customer base, their sales have always been consistently high. The best part is that the warranty stretches on for over 30 years!

7. Nordic Track Incline Trainer

The incline this treadmill offers is fantastic- if you burn 100 calories running on the regular terrain, you will burn 500 when you walk up hill. You can get the perfect body within 6 months- it’s that simple! It is also pretty small so can fit in pretty easily- no matter how compact your house is.

8. Merit Treadmills

Merit treadmills are created for those who are living by a certain budget. The cheapest model will not cost you more than 500 dollars. The company offers great customer service and because you can fold it up, you can save on a lot of space.

9. Tunturi Home Treadmills

These are very popular in Europe and has been doing well for decades. While the low-end models are for 1900 dollars, the more expensive ones are for 3800 dollars but they are completely worth it. You can adjust the speed as and when you please.

10. Weslo Treadmills

Out of all the machines in this list, the Weslo Treadmills are definitely the most reasonable. They are manufactured by a reputed company called ICON Health and Fitness and comes along with a heart monitor along with great features.

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Top Ten Unusual Cakes


A cake is supposed to be good looking so that we want to eat it. Those who created these obviously did not think so because they are nothing if not ugly and repulsive.

1. The Lung Cake

Hopefully this cake started off as a normal and round chocolate cake but the baker seemed to have had a very bad idea. He covered it with a sickening version of the color pink and added irregular red lines all over it. The pink portion was meant to be the base of the lungs and the red lines were the veins. Bon Appétit!

2. Dead Crow

The name says it all. This cake was in the form of a crow that was placed belly up on the round foil-covered base. Its head was turned to the left and its mouth was open. The best part is that some red blood-like liquid was placed next to its mouth because God forbid, we may misunderstand and think that its asleep.

3. Decapitation Cake

The baker here placed a severed head on top of a grey round base- splattered with blood-like frosting. The ‘person’ had its eyes closed, his skull was bandaged and his face was horribly bruised and cut up. His features were molded to put across the fact that it had been through great torture. That is exactly what we want to think about before we eat something, right?

4. Kitty Litter Cake

The base of this cake was molded into the form of a container that is used to collect kitty litter. The main portion of this cake was a sickly brown, green and mustard-yellow. It was probably delicious- once you got over how gross it looked.

5. Divorce Cake

We all know that wedding cakes are three-tiered, beautifully iced and decorated with marzipan flowers. A divorce cake is similar- the only difference is that instead of the statue of the couple, it has only the bride atop the cake and the poor groom is lying face down at the base. Blood trickles down the various layers and makes the cake look quite hilarious.

6. Skull Cake

This cake is in the form of a skull which is deteriorating horribly. The eye sockets are filled with black icing as are the ears and teeth.

7. Carrie Cake

We all know who Carrie is- the timid fictional character created by Stephen King who had pigs blood thrown all over her at her prom. This cake depicts the scene and shows the telekinetic girls standing with a bouquet of flowers, drenched in blood.

8. Zombie Cake

This horrible cake was created by a woman who obviously had a great imagination. The zombie’s head was painted a gruesome shade of black and its hair was yellow and seemed to have been ripped out of its skull. It had rotting teeth and a single blue eye. The other socket had blood sprouting out of it.

9. Thorax Cake

The thorax is that part of the body which extends from a region below the head till the abdomen. The lungs and the heart are placed within this cavity and needless to say, so are a bunch of blood vessels. All the makings of a yummy cake, obviously.

10. Severed Hand and Rats

The baker first created a bloody and severed hand and then some rats. He then placed the rats around the hand to make it seem like they were coming towards it to nibble at it. You can pretend that you are a rat when you eat this revolting cake.

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