War used to be fairly simple. There was a campaign, the armies fought each other, and the country that lost gave up. The average person on the street barely knew that a war was going on! But then the 19th century rolled around—and bam!—we had total war. As a result, entire countries, not just armies,

Cats are beautiful and dangerous. Tourists who want to experience the real-life dramas that come with these apex predators often consider going on safaris or visiting parks in Africa or Eurasia. But if those tourists are from the Americas, they could see similar things at home. The New World’s large and small cats may not

[WARNING: This list contains footage some viewers may find disturbing, and all viewers will find disgusting.] If you’re not watching mukbang on YouTube, then you’re missing out. (Okay, not really–just hear us out.) Mukbangers eat on camera while talking to viewers. Simple as that. Most attempt to eat massive quantities of unhealthful foods, and it’s

When we think of squatters, we usually think of people living in boarded-up sheds or hiding in the ruins of old buildings. But, once in a while, squatters get a ticket to the high life even if it’s only for a little while. Here are ten times squatters lived the high life. 10 Inspirational Stories

The future is often thought of as an unknowable, inscrutable web of possibility and promise. To try and know the future is foolish, and to claim to know it is a sign of madness. Yet, repeatedly through the years, people have tried to see what the future holds for us, in everything from politics to

It is a massive life decision to join the military. Even though a marriage can kill you, signing up for the Army means you may be in a conflict-zone months after signing your life, your rights, and your freedoms away. In the United States Army, which is the specific branch discussed today, once your signature

From San Diego to Singapore, we all want to get to work as quickly and conveniently as possible. For many of us, our commute constitutes of spending an hour underground with next to no personal space or stuck in traffic for what can seem like an eternity. This, unsurprisingly, is not for everyone. Whether it’s

Many invertebrate animals reproduce by means of parthenogenesis, the spontaneous splitting of the female egg without assistance from male sperm. In humans, however, procreation is usually considered to be a two-player game. Throughout history, however, there have been isolated claims of human parthenogenesis. Women have claimed to have had unassisted births through the power of

Every day, you look at a pen, an HDMI cable, or a bottle of water. These items are very common, and seemingly inexpensive. However, this is not always the case… Here is a list of the 10 most insanely overpriced everyday objects! Top 10 Ordinary Items That Made People Rich 10Gläce Luxury Ice Co. Ice

From Pirates of the Caribbean to Treasure Island (and Treasure Planet, and The Secret of Treasure Island, and Muppet Treasure Island…) the silver screen has taught us a lot about pirates. But these movies have taken a lot of creative license with their pirate lore, and the screenwriters haven’t been able to resist making up

There is a lot of fear and confusion surrounding the coronavirus called COVID-19, and it doesn’t help that some elements of the media have been firing off information many consider fear mongering. Even a recent Listverse article could be considered as such, but fear is the last thing anyone wants to spread since even a

[COMPETITION: This list features a competition so scroll to the end to read all about it.] Have you tried to find a good horror novel lately? It is impossible to search any site for recommendations without seeing Stephen King’s books popping up left and right. King’s books are undoubtedly what comes to mind when we