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  1. The 13 Greatest End of the World Prophecy FAILs

    The 13 Greatest End of the World Prophecy FAILs

    by Ivana Wynn Ranker
    Staff
    views: 252,519 1 week ago

    Don't panic. According to the Mayans, the world is going to end this Friday, December 21st, 2012. Whether by a reversal of the Earth's rotational axis, a collision with mysterious Niburu, or by some kind of implosion black hole is...

  2. The Most Incredible Sieges of All Time

    The Most Incredible Sieges of All Time

    CrowdRanked Icon Ultimate List views: 13,215 2 days ago

    These are the most epic sieges in history, ranked by history buffs worldwide. Anyone can vote on this list of sieges, making it a collaborative list. Make sure to add your own battles to these rankings if you see anything missing....

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  3. vote Most Important Historical Events of the 20th Century

    Most Important Historical Events of the 20th Century

    by mwahahahaha views: 18,207 2 days ago

    Lots of things happened last century. Which are the most important?

  4. The 9 Most Frequently Ignored Parts of the US Constitution

    The 9 Most Frequently Ignored Parts of the US Constitution

    by Barbara Gaston views: 17,053 2 weeks ago

    It may be the law of the land, but the US Constitution still finds itself often ignored, whether it be by the federal and state governments or, worst of all, the people themselves. Fortunately, issues such as these have improved o...

  5. vote The Most Important Supreme Court Cases

    The Most Important Supreme Court Cases

    by Michael Gibson Ranker
    Staff
    views: 20,968 6 days ago

    Quick: Can you name the most important Supreme Court cases in U.S. history? Yes? Well, can you explain them, in a nutshell, to anyone who asks? Impress your friends with your legal history knowledge by perusing this list of some o...

  6. The 8 Craziest (Real) Secret Service Overreactions

    The 8 Craziest (Real) Secret Service Overreactions

    by ClintonJake views: 53,376 3 weeks ago

    Here in the United States, we live under the constant and all-seeing eye of the government. This list is indisputable proof. They listen to what we say, watch what we do, and then interpret it, which is fine. But sometimes, they r...

  7. The 8 Largest Terrorist Attacks Thwarted by the US

    The 8 Largest Terrorist Attacks Thwarted by the US

    by Alby Thompson Power
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    views: 10,008 3 weeks ago

    Some of the largest terrorist attacks thwarted by the U.S. include attempts by terrorist suspects to bring down commercial airliners, plans to bomb U.S. landmarks and religious institutions and attempts to injure or kill U.S. sold...

  8. Top 7 Places For Your Next Birthday Bash

    Top 7 Places For Your Next Birthday Bash

    by Jessica Greenberg views: 2,765 9 months ago

    Are you looking for ideas on where to hold your next birthday party or a party for someone else? Holding birthday parties at home can be too common, so selecting the right place for your birthday is critical. These venues have bee...

  9. 21 Poems for Poem in Your Pocket Day

    21 Poems for Poem in Your Pocket Day

    by Konnoisseur411 views: 2,360 2 weeks ago

    Everybody knows that 2 things make poets tick. One is what they call their muse and the other is poetry itself. When you read poems about muses you can expect to get a little bit turned on because a lot of times the muse is a love...

  10. vote The Best Annual Party Events to Attend Worldwide

    The Best Annual Party Events to Attend Worldwide

    by RateMyTips views: 1,756 2 weeks ago

    If you were given one year and an unlimited budget to squeeze in as many great events in as many countries around the world, where would be the places to be? To add to this list, click Info View.

  11. vote Biggest Sports Let-Downs of 2012

    Biggest Sports Let-Downs of 2012

    by The Round Mound views: 50,894 2 weeks ago

    The biggest sports let-downs of 2012 left sports fans shaking their heads in disappointment as their favorite athletes, teams and even leagues committed epic fails. For as many top athletes of 2012 who dazzled and awed there were ...

  12. vote The Best Occupy Wall Street Signs

    The Best Occupy Wall Street Signs

    by PilgrimsProgressive Power
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    views: 18,700 1 month ago

    The best Occupy Wall Street signs are highly effective at getting a strong message across, and they're memorable. Sure, a lot of protesters in NYC are holding pretty straightforward signs with slogans like "Protesters Have Ri...

  13. Movie Award Show Season Events and Honors

    Movie Award Show Season Events and Honors

    by Oscar Grouch views: 2,481 9 months ago

    List of all events - including prizes, critics awards, film festivals and guild awards - making up the award show season. Award show season consists of a variety of events and honors for the "best movie of the year," and...

  14. vote The Dumbest Occupy Wall Street Protester Videos

    The Dumbest Occupy Wall Street Protester Videos

    by Keaton views: 7,787 1 month ago

    Occupy Wall Street protester videos offer an interesting (and frequently hilarious) look at the so-called "99%" who have been camping out at Zuccotti Park and elsewhere around the country. Often, just a request for an ex...

  15. vote The Most Unhinged Reactions to Occupy Wall Street

    The Most Unhinged Reactions to Occupy Wall Street

    by PilgrimsProgressive Power
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    views: 4,335 1 month ago

    The most unhinged reactions to Occupy Wall Street come from, not surprisingly, conservative commentators and politicians. Whether it's Glenn Beck warning that the protesters are not to be trusted and could actually kill someone or...

  16. vote Best Occupy Wall Street Video Interviews

    Best Occupy Wall Street Video Interviews

    by PilgrimsProgressive Power
    Ranker
    views: 3,088 1 month ago

    The best Occupy Wall Street video interviews, including clips of the "99 percent" - Americans in the working class who feel they've been largely ignored and are shouldering a huge financial burden in today's economy - an...

  17. The 10 Dumbest -Tober Themed Event Names

    The 10 Dumbest -Tober Themed Event Names

    by Lons Ranker
    Staff
    views: 5,021 1 week ago

    "Rocktober" concerts or radio station contests was one thing. Clear. Easy-to-understand. It passes the basic pun test - it rhymes and has at least a somewhat comprehensible meaning. Then "Shocktober" film festi...