Many people with physical disorders and deformities had nowhere to go. With virtually no opportunity to make a living like normal people, they end up in various sideshows and circuses. 10. Saartjie Baartman With her elongated labia and very large buttock, common on some Khoi-san women, Baartman was exhibited around London. Based on medical examination… Continue reading Top 10 Most Bizarre Human Sideshow
10 Weirdest Deaths During Ancient Times
Death is an avoidable part of everyone’s life. It is the cessation of the connection between our physical body and mind. Our body is just a guesthouse and eventually, our subtle consciousness leaves it. Many people died peacefully, while others departed in the strangest circumstances. These are ten most bizarre deaths that occurred before 1… Continue reading 10 Weirdest Deaths During Ancient Times
Top 10 Weirdest Disasters
Throughout history, we have seen a number of dreadful tragedies that led to enormous number of casualties. While some disasters, like volcano eruptions, floods and earthquake, are easily understood; others were just outright weird. 10. Gates of Hell In 1971, a natural gas exploration effort began in Derweze, Turkmenistan to tap a huge cavern filled… Continue reading Top 10 Weirdest Disasters
10 Most Famous Escapees
Some people were able to make daring, yet spectacular escape attempts that we never thought possible. Some of these escapees may be criminals, but it doesn’t stop us from admiring their wit and courage. 10. Hugo Grotius Hugo Grotius or Huig de Groot was a jurist who laid important foundations of international law. During his… Continue reading 10 Most Famous Escapees
10 Famous Rapper-Actors
While there has been no shortage of pop singers turned to acting career, rappers also appear on quite a few films. Nevertheless, their impacts on the film industry have been felt since the last couple of decades. 10. Eminem Eminem or Marshall Bruce Mathers III is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer and actor. He… Continue reading 10 Famous Rapper-Actors
10 Ten Funniest Fat Comedians
Being a comedian isn’t easy and making people laugh is always a serious business. Many times, they don’t know whether the audience will actually laugh at the jokes and lines poked. Then again, there are many oversized entertainers that gain popularity and good name in this industry. Luckily, being fat often have an advantage of… Continue reading 10 Ten Funniest Fat Comedians
10 Most Decisive Ancient Generals
Throughout ancient times there have been a number of military leaders to note. This list focuses on generals who lived before 1 AD. Unlike present-day’s generals, ancient leaders had fewer options during the battle; nevertheless they managed to bring decisive victories that are rarely matched afterwards: 10. Lucius Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus Battle of Magnesia (Loss… Continue reading 10 Most Decisive Ancient Generals
10 Famous Writers Who Went To Jail
Imprisonment is one of the common ways to intimidate writers with socially or politically dissident works. Even with their very life continuously threatened, many writers continue to release inspiring words. Still, a few writers were reckless enough to do questionable acts that led to their time in prison. 10. William Burroughs William S. Boroughs was… Continue reading 10 Famous Writers Who Went To Jail
Top 10 Most Famous Disappearances
Countless people were missing throughout history and many left no evidence of their whereabouts. These are some notable disappearances that captured public attention and some continue to be famous, long after they occur: 10. Sean Flynn Two journalists, Sean Flynn and Dana Stone disappeared on April 1970, while traveling by motorcycles in Cambodia. They were… Continue reading Top 10 Most Famous Disappearances
10 Hollywood Movie Stars That Should Get an Oscar
It may not seem fair, but during its 84-year history; the Academy Awards events have left in their wake many amazing actors and actress that should win an Oscar, but went home without the shiny golden guy. These are ten of them: 10. Deborah Kerr Deborah Kerr was a Scottish TV and film actress, who… Continue reading 10 Hollywood Movie Stars That Should Get an Oscar