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Walt Disney had a clear vision of the types of movies he wanted to make, whether they starred ‘real’ people or cartoon characters. He employed only the best artists and cartoonists and set the bar for his animated movies very high indeed. The result of his exacting standards and attention to detail has seen his animated movies remain popular with people of all ages, from infanthood to great old age, even after many decades. This top ten features some of the older movies; the true classics that have stood the test of time, in some cases even after a fairly…

Very few songs stand the test of time, and even some of the biggest hits are completely forgotten about after a few years. Although the release of some of these singles pre-date the existence of a music chart, their estimated worldwide sales make them some of the most successful (and instantly recognisable) singles of all time. 10 Mariah Carey – “All I Want for Christmas Is You” Few modern songs achieve the status of iconic Christmas tune, but Mariah Carey’s 1994 single has managed to be much more than just another singer’s attempt at scoring a one-off December hit. The…

The film industry is one of the most lucrative in the world, and the amount of money that the majority of popular films make is astounding. Merchandise, cinema tickets, DVD sales…it all adds up, and it doesn’t take long for their seemingly extravagant budgets to be replenished. What, though, are the highest grossing movies of all time? Here, we present a list of the ten highest grossing films in history (adjusted for inflation). 10. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) Worldwide gross: $1,746,100,000 Not the 2012 remake starring Kristen Stewart, but the animated, 1937 Disney classic of what remains…

The following ten paintings are the most expensive in the world, well at least the paintings the highest known prices are paid for. It is imposible to tell for example what the Mona Lisa is worth … 10: The Scream. One of the world’s most recognisable paintings, Edvard Munch’s 1895 masterpiece “The Scream” depicts a tormented figure screaming in front of a warped, dreamlike landscape. It sold for nearly $120 million in 2012. 9: Garçon à la pipe. Pablo Picasso painted “boy with a pipe” in 1905, when he was only 24; it is one of the most important paintings…

The sweet seductive sounds of a casino are the first part of the gambling experience, but this soon pales in comparison to the thrill of risking it all on the throw of a dice or the spin of a wheel. Whether you are a die-hard gambler, following your system and playing the odds or a casual punter, out for a laugh and some fun, not really caring if you win or lose, there are some cities that are the best holiday destinations for you. 10. Reno – 20+ Casinos The ‘biggest little city in the world’ as Reno styles itself,…

The following ten buildings are the most expensive building ever. Most of the buildings in the list are huge casinos in Las Vegas or Macau. 10. Antilla, Mumbai, India – $2,53 billion The Antilla is a residential building owned and lived in by established Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani. It is thought to be the most expensive home in the world, and Ambani employs a 600 strong workforce just to maintain and run the place. The home has 27 floors and took five years to construct, with its official completion date being at the beginning of 2010. As land prices have…