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The world of horse racing has produced some of the most impressive athletes over the years. These horses have made history with their incredible speed, endurance, and will to win. Here are the ten best and most famous racehorses that ever lived. 10. American Pharoah (2012 – present) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyDcXtVb8_U American Pharoah wrote his name in the history books by winning the Triple Crown in 2015. But that wasn’t his only achievement. He also became the first horse to win the Grand Slam of American horse racing. His performances on the track have given him legendary status among race fans worldwide.…

Skateboarding is not only a sport but also an art form, a lifestyle, and a culture in its own right. Over the years, countless skateboarders have left their mark on this world, but some have taken the sport to new heights. Here’s a tribute to the ten greatest skateboarders who ever lived. 10. Eric Koston https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuvE1wLMmJc Eric Koston is one of the most influential street skateboarders. He is known for his technical skills and innovative tricks. With his smooth style and ability to perform complex tricks with ease, Koston has changed the way people view street skating. 9. Danny Way…

The medieval age was a bloody time in history. Spanning from the late 5th century all the way up to the 16th, the period saw countless wars, invasions and conquests across Europe and other Western countries. During this time, the progress of warfare and weaponry evolved at a rapid pace and militaries were always looking for new and effective ways to kill the enemy. The period produced some truly unique, one of a kind weapons and some of the designs were outstandingly creative. 10. Triple Dagger Daggers and other short-range knives played an important part in medieval combat. Often relied…

We all like to travel and experience all that the world has to offer, from the top of the Himalayas to the craters in the Rift Valley. When we take a trip to some tourist attractions, and they fall far below our expectation, and we end up feeling like we have just wasted our time and money. To avoid such wastages, here is a list of 10 famous attractions that are not worth your time and money: 10. Romeo and Juliet Balcony in Verona Romeo and Juliet is a spectacular work of fiction by Shakespeare. The balcony was built way…

Under the Freedom of Information act, people can know get access to information, details and rationales behind projects and decisions taken by those in authority. Sometimes the practise of uncovering these secrets is fascinating and comprehendible: occasionally it is terrifying: 10. Challenger Truth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4JOjcDFtBE Studies and papers from those who researched the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster of 1986 which killed seven people revealed that it is highly unlikely that they died when the explosion occurred just over a minute after launch. Instead, the broken shuttle continued its upward trajectory for a while before falling back to earth, landing in the…

WWI started by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and people today agree that there was no need to call a global war for such a reason. The aftermath of this small conflict was millions of dead soldiers and civilians, crippled economies and eternal pain all over the world. Now, let’s face it, war is the last thing any nation would ever wish for because everyone loses at the end of the day. As more people struggle to find diplomatic solutions to conflict today, there are still some wars that the world finds hard to forget. These 10…

One of the few great bands to cross over from the 20th century to the 21st, Radiohead just can’t stop making great music, and that’s exactly what they’ve been doing since the mid nineties. Of course, a top ten list of any band’s songs must be subjective unless it’s based on something boringly concrete such as sales, downloads or covers. So here’s a countdown of what I think of as Radiohead’s top ten songs in terms of musicality. 10. High & Dry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BciOfJsqh7M From 1995, High & Dry is featured on The Bends album. Although it’s a song that writer…

The 80s were an important time for horror. John Carpenter helped establish the slasher template in 1978 with Halloween and the genre went from from strength to strength (as well as sequel to sequel) throughout the decade. Wes Craven moved from video nasties Last House on the Left and the Hills Have Eyes into the mainstream thanks to the success of Nightmare on Elm Street, and a certain hockey-masked villain would become an enduring icon of horror for years to come. Sci-fi (The Fly, The Thing, Aliens) and comedy (Re-Animator, Gremlins) were well-represented in the genre as were gore fests…

Throughout history many people have founded religions and sects based on their own belief systems. Some have become infamous for their shady, behind-the-scene practices …

For red lights and associated “activities” in the brothels, you do not have to limit yourself to the Amsterdam Red Light District. “Cheating” can be done literally anywhere in the world, from Africa to America. Would you like to take a peek with us?   10. Wan Chai, Hong Kong, China https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8LItilxAk4 No, Wan Chai is not only visited by shoppers and enthusiasts of culinary highlights. During the day this metropolitan area looks like a weekday metropolis, but at night it’s a bustling nightlife with a large sex industry. In Hong Kong, prostitution itself is not illegal. Organized prostitution is.…

These top models have reached the pinnacle of their industry, gracing the top magazines, walking catwalks all over the globe and making millions in the process. 10. Heidi Klum from Heidi Klum GIFs via Gfycat This German model has graced the cover of Sports Illustrated, been the first German model to become a Victorias Secret Angel and in 2011 was ranked second on the Forbes list of the “Worlds Top-Earning Models.” 9. Christy Turlington via Gfycat Christy Turlington has graced over 500 magazine covers and appeared in numerous advertising campaigns and music videos. In 1990 she famously appeared in George…

In our modern age where anonymity is scarce, it seems unbelievable to think that a person could become world famous without anyone knowing their name. Yet throughout the course of history there have been people who have been brought to the attention of the world stage without anyone knowing their true identity. Of course, there will always be those who become famous (or infamous) for nefarious reasons and go to great lengths to keep their identities hidden, but some of these mysterious people have become cultural and historical icons seemingly by chance or extraordinary circumstance. Sadly, others have become famous…

Whether wafting seductively out of a bottle as the most famous genie in TV history, or rising like Aphrodite from the waves in a revealing white bikini, these are the top 10 unforgettable screen goddesses who made your grandpa’s heart beat a little faster. 10. Barbara Eden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnUdZxQXKls As exotic and seductive as a belly dancer in her famous “Jeannie” outfit, Barbara Eden was the world’s favourite wish-granting enchantress in “I Dream of Jeannie”, the TV series in which the hapless Larry Hagman fell head over heels for the charms of a sexy genie in a bottle. Beautiful, talented and…

Belgium is a small country in Europa. It might be small, but loads of beatiful women live in this country. A top 10 of the hottest women from Belgium. Enjoy! 10. Elena Castro Suarez Dit bericht bekijken op Instagram Een bericht gedeeld door Elena Castro Suarez (@elenacastrosuarez) Elena Casto Suarez was crowned Miss Belgium at the age of 18 in 2019. 9. Leentje Jorissen Dit bericht bekijken op Instagram Een bericht gedeeld door Leentje Jorissen (@leentjejorissen) 22-year-old Leentje Jorissen was crownd most beautiful in the provence of Limburg in 2017 and was one of the finalists in Miss Belgium. 8.…

Despite it being something that most of us use every day, the details printed on the banknotes and coins in our pockets, wallets and purses often go completely unnoticed. Although most people only briefly glance at their money when they are counting it or using it in a transaction, the many different currencies from around the world contain intrinsic designs and surprising amounts of detail. While it’s true that most of these features are chosen to prevent counterfeiting and are used to deter potential fraudsters from being able to duplicate notes or coins, even the earliest patterns and designs printed…

Of the ten sporting venues around the world that have the greatest capacity, eight host motor sport events and two horse racing. 10. Texas Motor Speedway (USA) Action Sports Photography / Shutterstock.com The fifth biggest sporting venue in the US, regarding capacity, the Texas Motor Speedway is in Fort Worth, Texas. The venue was opened in 1996, and it has a capacity of 154,861. Several major motor sport events take place at Texas Motor Speedway, including the NASCAR Sprint Cup and IndyCar racing. The NASCAR events that are hosted at the venue are the Texas 500 and the AAA Texas…

When we think of circuses and carnivals we picture manic clowns, bustling crowds, animal acts, overpriced rides and unfair games of supposed chance and skill. However, these loud and colourful family-friendly events once had a much darker, seedier side. One of the biggest attractions at these places (as well as in bars, taverns, theatres, etc.) was the freak show. Records dating back to at least the mid-16th century in England tell stories about people suffering from deformities, medical conditions and genetic anomalies being used as objects of entertainment, curiosity and interest, and the pastime became particularly popular in America and…

Even if you aren’t interested in the subject of true crime, it’s likely that you still know the names and crimes of at least a few of history’s most notorious and prolific serial killers. When most people discuss the subject of serial killers, names like Dahmer, Bundy and Gein instantly spring to mind. However, it’s less likely that the name of any female serial killers will enter into the discussion. While it’s true that female serial killers are less common, statistics have shown that as many as 1 in 6 of all serial killings are perpetrated by a woman. Many…

Making the leap from porn star to respected actor isn’t easy. After all, most porn stars aren’t exactly known for their stellar acting ability or believable performances. The adult industry will always be looked down upon by Hollywood and it’s hard to believe that we’ll ever see a true A-list star who started out in porn (although the likes of David Duchovny, Matt LeBlanc and Sylvester Stallone all have ‘softcore’ entries on their early resumes). However, a lucky few have actually managed to turn their skills in front of the camera to more respectable projects and have even managed to…

Movies with explicit sex scenes will always be subject to scandalous rumours that there’s more going on under the sheets than audiences can see. Some scenes just seem to be too realistic to be faked (e.g. Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie in Don’t Look Now) while some rumours are sparked by the fact that the actors were romantically linked off camera at the time of shooting (e.g. Carré Otis and Mickey Rourke in Wild Orchid). Sometimes even assurances from the filmmakers and actors involved aren’t enough to quash these pesky rumours, even decades after the movies have been released. However,…

Nothing breaks the reality and immersion of a movie like a cheesy sex scene. Whether it’s because of unbelievable moans, tacky porn-lite music in the background, ridiculously soft lighting or ‘tasteful’ nudity where nothing is actually on display, even some of the best movies can get it completely wrong when it comes to two characters engaging in some under the sheets action. Sometimes realism – even if that means lots of fumbling and some awkward undressing – is much hotter than any over-the-top sex scene. 10. Chloe Sevigny & Vincent Gallo – The Brown Bunny (2003) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpulsB9aJHc Is it cheating…

Most top athletes have to stop their careers over time because they are no longer fit enough to belong to the absolute top. This does not apply to all athletes. There are a number of tennis players who could also be found on the field at the highest level at a later age. Which are they? You read it in the top 10 oldest tennis players ever. 10. Tommy Haas (39 years old) Rena Schild / Shutterstock.com Most tennis players quit their careers soon after they are in their mid thirties. This did not apply to Tommy Haas, he persisted…

Let’s be honest, the sex comedy genre is full of easy pickings and lowbrow jokes. Most sex comedies feature staple cliches like the horny jocks, pimply virgins, scenes of accidental (and deliberate) nudity, disasters in the bedroom and lots of raunchy escapades. Although some movies play around with the formula, the focus is always on sex – and lots of it. However, while most sex comedies don’t set the bar very high and are happy to stumble between nude scenes and sex jokes with the flimsiest of plots holding it all together, some are actually worth watching for more than…

Assassinations have the power to change the world. Throughout history, world leaders, political activists and cultural icons have all been targeted by the likes of terrorist organisations, opportunist killers, lone gunmen and even government bodies. Although most assassinations are carried out in an effort to change the balance of power or to further a cause (or indeed push one backwards), others are seemingly random acts of violence without real motivation or purpose. 10. Inejiro Asanuma (1898 – 1960) Although his name is not as recognisable as others on this list, the assassination of Inejiro Asanuma, the leader of the Japan…

Serial killers are some of the most fascinating and intriguing criminals. Although the definition and ‘criteria’ of a serial killer can vary between different law enforcement agencies and psychologists, the term is typically applied to any person who kills at least two victims with a significant ‘down time’ between the murders. This distinguishes serial killers from mass murderers (who kill at least four people in a short amount of time without any ‘cooling off’ period) and spree killers (who kill at least two people in different locations over a short amount of time, again without any ‘cooling off’ period). Many…

In 1776 America barely counted three million inhabitants. Today it has a population of over 300 million people. The top ten largest cities in America are (almost) all cities with over a million inhabitants (based on figures from 2010). 10. San José – 1.0 million San Jose, the largest city in Silicon Valley, boasts 1,030,119 people, and is one of the most important centres for technological development in the US. Upon its founding in 1777, San Jose supported the Spanish military in San Francisco and Monterey, serving as a farming community. As California’s first capital, circa 1850, San Jose began…

Mascots are ubiquitous to sports teams and are a firm favourite with fans. Cartoonish and weird but always entertaining, the best mascots uplift and engage with the crowd. Although there are many mascot costumes out there ranging from creepy to cute, one thing is true for all: the wearers draw in our sympathy. It’s a tough, sweat-inducing job donning a heavy conspicuous costume with little breathing space (not to mention toilet trip issues). There’s no better way to motivate a team and its fans than including custom mascot costumes in the game. As a tip of the hat to the best in…

As one of the biggest video games of all time, League of Legends is clearly doing something right. However, let’s forget about the intense gameplay and its addictive eSports scene for a minute – where the game really excels is the very pleasing aesthetics of some of its sexy female champions. 10. Janna Taking the role of a support champion in the bottom lane, Janna is one of the subtly sexier characters. Not as in-your-face as other champions in the game, Janna sports a tasteful minimalistic outfit which shows all the right curves in all the right places. Her long…

Nudity and sex have always been weird stigmas when it comes to video games. There are countless games which let you maim, dismember and obliterate waves of faceless enemies (and even innocent good guys) in over-the-top or realistic gory fashion, but far fewer games dare to feature even the briefest hints of a nipple or, god forbid, genetalia. It’s rather ironic seeing as video games have been sexualising female characters for years, but the industry has only really recently managed to shake away the misconception that games are mostly enjoyed by children. Nevertheless, there are a few games which have…

Conspiracy theories do not have to be right to be good. However, some conspiracy theories are so believable that they might be true. There are many conspiracy theories out there, many of which are propagated through the internet. However, not all of them are equal. Here are the top 10 conspiracies that are a lot of fun to buy into that necessitate a bit of discussion. 10. The Facebook Hot Mic If you are using Facebook, you might have come across it on your timeline from a shocked friend. You might also have experienced it yourself at one time. The…

Countless horror movies feature at least one scene of a hapless female victim being pursued by the hulking male killer, and it’s fair to say that the sight is a staple of the genre. However, there are also those special few movies which are happy to perform a gender-swap on the deadly killer and give the fairer sex an opportunity to raise the body count. 10. Baby Firefly – The Devil’s Rejects (2005) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3EF63p3v-I Rob Zombie angered his fair share of horror fans with his ‘reimagining’ of the Halloween franchise, but his unique brand of hillbilly horror always manages to…

From the Wild West of America to the criminal underground of London, bank robbing has always been one of the riskiest – but most rewarding – crimes to appeal to ballsy criminals. Whether they did it with elaborate planning or simply went in all guns blazing, the following bank robbers have earned enough notoriety and fame (as well as cold hard cash) to land themselves in the history books 10. Allen Pace – Dunbar Armored robbery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZYc1IiOdU8 Allen Pace was only involved in one robbery, but he came oh so close to not being caught. In 1997, Pace worked as…

Hollywood has always been at the centre of scandal and controversy, but nothing quite grabs the headlines like the death of a celebrity. While some beloved actors, filmmakers and other contributors to the entertainment industry live long lives with illustrious careers, others are tragically cut down in their prime. Even though some of these celebrity deaths have been seemingly solved, they were still met by calls of foul play and suspicion when they were first announced and many are still fuelling conspiracy theories to this day. 10. Heath Ledger (1979 – 2008) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp0SMJ0YLn8 Promising young Australian actor Heath Ledger became…

It’s hard to beat a good scary movie. The scares, the thrills, the excitement, the adrenaline rushes, the shocks, the awes, the fears, the anxieties, the surprises, the jump-out-of-your-seat moments, and, of course, the relief when the credits start to roll combine to deliver a film experience like no other. This top 10 list will look at the 10 scariest movies of all time. 10. Rosemary’s Baby (1968) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjpA6IH_Skc&t=7s Polish director Roman Polanski is no stranger to controversy. Throughout his career, his filmography and personal life have both been subjected to criticism from film lovers and critics alike. In 1968,…

Nothing says ‘epic’ like a Greek mythology movie. From modern CGI-fests to classic big-budget extravaganzas, Hollywood knows how to bring the ancient tales and heroes to life on the big screen. 10. Helen of Troy (1956) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHi7Kcf42TQ This 1956 blockbuster is inspired by the Iliad; an ancient poem which tells the story of the Trojan War. Paris of Troy sails to Sparta to secure a peace treaty between the two powerful cities. On his way there he is swept overboard and found by Helen, Queen of Sparta, and the two fall in love. Helen’s husband, King Menelaus, knows what is…

Some musical collaborations seem made for each other; others beggar belief and give us pause to reflect on the bizarre circumstances that must have led to some of them. Below we take a look at 10 of the most strange and unlikely. 10. Kesha Feat. Iggy Pop – “Dirty Love” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE6rKgoS2lg Successful musicians often delight in finally collaborating with their influences and this is one of those. Kesha has claimed that Iggy Pop’s album The Idiot was a major influence on her Warrior album. The subject matter of the song, in which Kesha sings “You’re not my daddy” is perhaps…

When you think of a pirate, you probably think of Captain Jack Sparrow the star in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. In this list we don’t look at fantasy pirates, but pirates that really lived and ruled the seas. 10. William Kidd Jean Leon Gerome Ferris William Kidd was certainly tried for piracy and is either a black-hearted villain or an unjustly maligned privateer! Initially, Kidd worked with the Navy, defending against the French with whom the English were at war. He got into trouble, through no real fault of his own, when an American colonial governor asked him…

Organised crime is a dangerous threat in our society. Although it is a relatively new phenomenon, modern history has already seen countless criminal groups terrorise countries around the globe (piracy, looting and banditry have been going on for centuries, but the organisation of such gangs are incomparable to those of today). While some are concerned with the enterprises you would generally expect from a criminal organisation – murder, prostitution, drugs, racketeering – others have considerable ‘legitimate’ powers and have even influenced politics and economies. From low-level street and slum groups to global crime networks and cartels, some of these gangs…

The term serial killer conjures up all sorts of gruesome images from popular fiction, but the truth is that they are a very much a reality, and just as terrifying as the ones portrayed in films. The term ‘serial killer’ or ‘serienmorder’ was first used in Germany in 1931, to describe Peter Kurten, also known as the Vampire of Dusseldorf, who failed to make this list. So, here in reverse order, are the top 10 serial killers according to their numbers of victims. 10. Wang Qiang Confirmed victims 45, probable 45+ Qiang lived in China’s Llaoning province and was convicted…