You’d think a single disease would hit the whole world equally—we’re all human, after all. But some cultures have very specific disorders…
Language is incredibly diverse in our world. There are around 7,000 spoken languages in the world right now and a few dozen…
On July 1st, 2007, I launched listverse.com. I had been mulling over the idea of a Top 10 Lists website for a…
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The world is more at our fingertips today than ever before. You can head out in any big city and enjoy the…
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History
10 Unusual (But Highly Successful) Military Units From History
by Johan Tobiasby Johan TobiasWars aren’t always won by traditional units fighting in strict formations, even if they still do the bulk of the work. Military…
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Someone once said that “without rules there is chaos.” Not to be outdone, many others have suggested that rules are meant to…
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Doctors have been prescribing medicine for far longer than most people realize. Early prescriptions were etched on clay tablets over 4,000 years…
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Throughout history there have been numerous events that were left mostly unexplained by those who witnessed them. Incidents where people all began…
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Can any animated show claim to be more influential than The Simpsons? At this point, it may be the most influential TV show…
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The American Kennel Club recognizes 195 dog breeds. The French equivalent, the Federation Cynologique Internationale, recognizes 360. So it’s safe to say,…
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A list of ten peppers can only scratch the surface. There are over 50,000 different varieties available, and pepper enthusiasts are breeding…