Or are they? SEE ALSO: 10 Real-Life People With Real Superpowers What if I told you that natural superpowers exist sealed away in our bodies, only waiting for the proper training to awaken them? Well, as unbelievable as this may sound, it is actually true. So if you’re ready to transcend your fragile human shell and become the superhero you’ve always dreamed of being, here’s a list of ten abilities that you can unlock to become a superhuman!...
When the series landed on Netflix, a whole new generation of viewers watched it for the first time. They were promised a fast-paced, feel-good comedy, but all they saw was homophobia, sexism, and fat shaming. To the Gen Z audience, it had as much allure as a lipstick mark on a cup of cold coffee. Times and attitudes have changed. Although you can’t blame younger audiences for not finding the show as cute as their parents did, the truth is that Friends has always been full of contradictions....
Ruins give insights into unusual cities and how leaders ruled. Meanwhile, art gives unexpected glimpses into daily life and creations so unusual that even the experts failed to credit the Maya. This remarkable society also left lessons and mysteries for future generations. 10 Drought Monuments In 2018, archaeologists headed to central Belize to visit an ancient Mayan site. At Cara Blanca rests the remains of two structures, a platform near a deep pool and a sweatbath complex....
While some of the distinctions in this collection may seem enviable, there are a variety of reasons why trading places with any of these folks would be a burden rather than a blessing. And as we’ll see, big isn’t always beautiful, either. 10 World Records That Have Never Been Broken 10 Heads The Guinness World of Records is surprisingly vague[1] about exactly whose noggin is heads and tails above the competition....
10 The Vegetarian Options are Not Vegetarian For decades, McDonald’s listed its french fries as vegetarian options. After all, it’s just potatoes, salt, and vegetable oil, right? Wrong. McDonald’s fries contain 19 different ingredients, one of which is beef fat. The company tried to hide this by listing the beef fat as simply “natural flavoring” for years but they were eventually found out. Watch this video on YouTube Naturally, the company was sued for its false claims, most famously by several prominent Jewish and Muslim groups....
Star Vehicle: Cool As Ice This is the only movie I know of whose title actually predicted its box office reception. How did this even make it past the 100-word pitch session? Life lesson, Ice: Nobody is Marlon Brando from “The Wild One”, not even James Dean. And he was JAMES FRIGGEN DEAN. What chance did you think a white-bread rapper from Plano, TX was gonna have? Go the Baskin Robbins where your agent now works and deliver a sound beating....
I’m neither the best nor most prolific author on Listverse. I’m not even in the discussion. But I have tripped over a method to speed the creative process, while limiting (my) bad writing habits. I’d like to share these steps in hopes of reading YOUR list someday, and to goad the real pros into telling how they do it (I’m lookin’ at you, Flamehorse). Finding a great topic is the hardest part, so of course it’s the first thing you have to do....
Violent criminals are spawned by childhood contaminants, an extra hour of sleep, or the absence of snacks. Just as surprising are the things that reduce or stop crime altogether. Offenders are stymied by psychedelic drugs, pollen, and people who never forget a face. 10 Widespread Misconceptions About Forensics And Crime 10 Rain Keeps The Peace Most of us already know that rainy days make you sleepy. A lesser-known fact is that the heavier the downpour, the more it can stop criminal behavior....
We’ve already poked fun at the legends of the Romans and the Egyptians, but disgusting stories weren’t just part of any single culture. Every group of people left behind some bizarre stories that we don’t repeat today. Before you read on, be warned: The stories that people used to tell to put their children to sleep aren’t necessarily appropriate for children today. 10 The Flying Vagina Of The Goddess Kapo The natives of Hawaii told stories of a goddess known as “Kohe-kohe-lele,” a name that, roughly translated, means “Kapo with the Traveling Vagina....
Anna, who ruled as Empress of Russia from 1730 – 1740, was not born to the throne – she was made Empress by the Supreme Privy Council of Russia. The council had hoped that she would feel indebted to them for her position and act as a puppet ruler – but, little did they know, Anna had other plans in mind. One of her first acts was to restore the secret police, to do her bidding....
While these standards have relaxed over the years (you can now see a toilet on TV!), some episodes slipped by the censors only to be banned shortly after airing. Some of these ten episodes have since returned on other networks or on DVD/Blu-Ray releases, so you can find them if you’re interested in seeing them. Still, they never did see the light of day again on their original networks. 10 Family Films Banned For Stupid Reasons...
10 Secret Scribe Room The Egyptian city of Luxor contains incredible ancient architecture. One of its tombs belonged to Userhat, a royal scribe. It’s already a thoroughly explored site, which made a 2017 discovery all the more remarkable. During a routine cleaning, a team of university researchers noticed a gap in the wall near the east side of the forecourt. The inquisitive gang gained entry and were amazed to discover a second scribe’s funerary chamber, dating from 1292 to 1069 BC....
Philadelphia For every fatal shooting, there were roughly three non-fatal shootings. And, folks, this is unacceptable in America. It’s just unacceptable. And we’re going to do something about it. comments made during his address on Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (Philadelphia, PA), May 14, 2001 Rome I know what I believe. I will continue to articulate what I believe and what I believe – I believe what I believe is right....
10 Amazing Women You’ve Never Heard Of There are plenty of discontent people these days, and men and women may be feeling it in different ways. On the female side of things, it’s becoming clear that women are pretty unhappy in general. Their antidepressant use is twice as high as men’s.[2] The odd thing is that they are, in many ways, inadvertently doing this to themselves. 10 The Contraceptive Pill Contraceptive pills are commonly used by women for more than just the obvious....
This world is also remarkably competitive. There are ugly fights about the word “milk,” and the margarine war was just weird. Dairy replacements also get strange—think in the direction of cockroach milk that might solve world hunger. 10 Jamaicans Invented Chocolate Milk Every year, lunchrooms in New York City serve 60 million cartons of chocolate milk. That is not even counting the sales from supermarkets, cafeterias, or vending machines. According to Britain’s Natural History Museum, one man invented the popular drink....
The Time Machine H G Wells The Time Machine was first published in 1895, making it the oldest book on this list. Considered by many to be one of the greatest science fiction novels of all time, this book coined the term “Time Machine” which is almost exclusively used to refer to any device that allows humans to move through time. The book’s main character is an amateur inventor who lives in London....
It was difficult to highlight only 20 animals with so many options. There are literally thousands of creatures that could have been used. Some honorable mentions include Adwaita, who was a male Aldabra giant tortoise that lived in the Alipore Zoological Gardens until he died in 2006. At the time of his death, Adwaita was estimated to be around 255 years-old, which makes him the oldest tortoise of modern times....
Bruces The Bruces sketch involves a group of stereotypical Australians who are members of the Philosophy Department at the fictitious University of Woolloomooloo, and all named Bruce, with a common fondness for beer and a hatred of “pooftahs.” Terry Jones plays a “pommie” professor, Michael Baldwin, joining the department and meeting his colleagues for the first time. Since his name is different from that of everyone else, Baldwin is given the moniker “New Bruce” to avoid confusion....
However, there are a select few films in history that have managed to make a tangible impact on reality. This list features films that have impacted various sectors of life, such as legislation, government, corporations, and people’s personal lives. The list does not include a film’s pop culture influence as a criterion, such as movies that caused a new fashion trend or films that influenced other films. The movies in this list are not ranked in terms of individual greatness but in terms of the achievement of their effect on reality....
We’ve already brought you a list of ten hauntingly famous ghostly tales, but now it’s time for another round. So, pull up the covers, and let’s dive right in. Here are ten more of your favorite famous faces that have had their brush with the supernatural. 10 Brittany Howard Former frontwoman of Alabama Shakes, Brittany Howard, doesn’t shy away from her past with hauntings. In an interview with The New Yorker, she casually mentioned the house in which she grew up, “Oh, yeah....
