Science

Best Animal Performances in Film History

The best animal performances in film history includes some of the greatest cinematic achievements by dogs, cats, monkeys, dolphins and even bears. These animals provide great supporting roles in major motion pictures. Whether they...

2012 Predictions

2012 predictions include those made by scientists, politicians, technology experts and others who offer up their specific ideas for what they think might happen over the next 12 months. What will happen during the course of the 20...

Celebrities With Animals Named For Them

A list of organisms, including animals as well as plants, bacteria, etc., named for celebrities and other famous people (but excluding biologists, botanists and other scientists.) Frequently when devising names for new species, s...

Moon Phases 2012

Calendar of moon phases for the year 2012. Over the course of the year, the Moon will orbit the Earth once every 27.3 days. This orbit means that, when viewing the moon from the Earth, it will pass through various phases (known as...

Top Ten Common Science Myths

It's hard to tell fact from fiction, especially when it comes to Science. There are several topics that are commonly regarded as scientific fact but are actually myths. Lightning never strikes the same place twice, the five second...

Top 10 Causes of Lung Cancer

Lung cancer has a variety of causes. Cigarette smokers aren’t the only ones at risk for developing lung cancer in their lifetime. Learn the 10 biggest causes of lung cancer and take appropriate steps to prevent it from happening t...

Famous Athletes Convicted of Drug Charges

A list of famous athletes who have been convicted of drug charges or related crimes, whether it be drug trafficking, drug dealing, or drug possession. Both professional and amateur athletes have been included in this list, althoug...

Famous (Alleged) Illuminati Members

List of Famous Illuminati Members Past and Present, supposedly. So, who are Illuminati?The following list is of alleged Illuminati Members as reported by various sources. These possible famous Illuminati members range from world l...

Notable Salutatorians and Valedictorians.

Here are some of the Notable Salutatorians and Valedictorians from High Schools and Colleges. This list highlights numerous successful professionals, such as First Lady Michelle Obama, Jimmy Carter, Albert Einstein, Carrie Underwo...

The 14 Greatest Scientific Breakthroughs of 2011

In the 11th year of the third millenium, scientists brought innovations in medicine that may annihilate killers like malaria and HIV. They announced milestones in alternative energy, and landmarks in space exploration. The implica...

Extinct Mammals

A list of mammals that are facing immediate extinction or have already gone extinct. Some of these extinct animals have disappeared directly due to humans, often as a result of over-hunting, but changes in habitats and climates, a...

10 Amazing & Rare Natural Phenomenons

The natural world is packed to the brim with amazing life forms and spectacular accomplishments, but there are some things that just stand out. Mostly because they are so rare and unusual. Some of the things on this list have yet ...

Famous Liver Transplant Recipients

A list of famous liver transplant recipients. All types of celebrities have been included from the music industry, TV, film, and more. Despite what many may think, there have been reports of organ transplants dating as far back as...

Famous Kidney Transplant Recipients

A list of famous kidney transplant recipients. All types of celebrities have been included from the music industry, TV, film, and more. Despite what many may think, there have been reports of organ transplants dating as far back a...

Famous Heart Transplant Recipients

A list of famous heart transplant recipients. All types of celebrities have been included from the music industry, TV, film, and more. Despite what many may think, there have been reports of organ transplants dating as far back as...

Glenn Beck's Most Dangerous Men in America

Early in January 2011, Glenn Beck penned a list of the most dangerous people in America. Ranging from the living to the dead and professors to philanthropists, Glen Beck’s list has it all. Strangely coincidental, eight of the nine...

Earth History in 11 Easy Steps

Getting a little tired of this Earth? Think you might want to get a shiny new one? Maybe one with less plastic bits floating in the ocean, more fresh air, and less annoying neighbors? If you have the right elements and enough free...

The Top 5 Mistakes People Make About Prehistoric Animals

Generally people don't quite understand these mistakes, this is just to explain a few things. Just the most common mistakes. Some mistakes are old, and most people don't make them anymore, but a few still do. Feel free to add a mi...

Giant Killer Theropods

Not by size, but by how dangerous they probably were.
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History’s Most Under-Appreciated Female Inventors

We've all heard of Marie Curie, the famous scientist who was a pioneer in radioactive metals, but what about the rest of the famous women throughout the years that changed the way we live with their inventions? Alas, here are hist...

10 Amazing Facts About Bees & Wasps

Everyone has an opinion about bees and wasps, ranging from wild, hysterical arm waving to wild, hysterical body contortions. You see black and yellow out of the corner of your eye, hear that droning sound, and immediately start fl...

Most Common Illnesses & Diseases List

Tips For Encountering 5 Dangerous Animals

No one wants to be in a situation where they have to figure out how to avoid being ground into hamburger by a shark or julienned by a bear, but sometimes we find ourselves there anyway. Nature's all full of pretty trees and nice-s...