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The World’s 10 Most Expensive Rums
Manufactured from sweet sugarcane and made famous in the Caribbean during an era when pirates still roamed its seas, rum has been enjoyed for centuries - but not always by the common man. These days,
The 10 Cheapest Places To Live In The World
Do you ever think about travelling local-style? The idea would be that instead of a 10-day vacation where you see only museums and meet throngs of fellow tourists, you go to a completely foreign place
America’s 8 Thinnest States
For three of the last four years, the US state with the lowest percentage of obese people has remained the same. The state which took first place in 2013 is now at No. 3. This sort of data shows that
5 Of The World's Most Unconventional Families
What we consider 'normal' is always evolving, as a culturally and temporally subjective concept. Even some of the most innocuous of family units in the western world today were once labelled unconvent
9 Of The World's Most Evil Psychiatrists
Any crime committed by any person is wrong, but when the crime is committed by a person in a position of authority and trust — a teacher, police officer, priest or doctor — it can be all the more dis
The 10 Most Exclusive Boutiques In The World
Most of us cringe at the mere thought of the prices in those exclusive shops where the wealthy make their playground. But what marks a boutique out as truly special is when its products are not only u
10 Professions With The Most Psychopaths
When the average person thinks of a psychopath, we think of someone like Anthony Hopkins' Hannibal Lecter, or the Joker as portrayed by Heath Ledger in Batman. We think of a murderer or someone capabl
The 10 Most Fatal Viruses and Bacteria
Warning: If you're a bit of a hypochondriac or tend to worry about the likely improbable, do not keep reading! These nasty viruses are old and new; some have been around since 10,000 BC and others hav
10 of the Most Expensive Hotel Renovations Ever
Luxury hotels exist to make us feel pampered and special. Every guest is someone. It's safe to say that most, if not all, of the hotels you'll read about here will be places you’ll want to go. Hankeri
10 of the Most Famously Beautiful Movie Locations
Very many movies have been filmed on set, in rooms or even towns, villages and countrysides purpose-built for the occasion. When a real life setting is chosen - often at great expense to the productio
10 Richest Members of the US Congress
Being in politics is not, in and of itself, a way to make money. In fact, most politicians do not make substantially more than the average middle class person — at least, according to their official s
10 Most Tragic Breakup Songs Ever
The honeymoon phase of a relationship is usually around two years. After the initial luster has worn off, two people truly find out what the other is like. The scales have fallen from the eyes and the
10 Countries That Spend the Most on International Tourism
What does a country’s expenditure on international tourism or travel abroad indicate? Is it their citizens’ disposable wealth; a love of adventure; a need to leave one’s daily routine, or perhaps just
The 10 Wealthiest Canadians (and the Other 99.999%)
Canada has a population of just under 35 million. Recently one of the country’s top papers, the Globe and Mail in Toronto, published an article reporting that 11.4 million people - that's about 32.6%
10 Countries with the Worst Drivers in the World
Driving in a foreign country is generally hair-raising. If you're lucky, you'll be on the side of the road you're used to - driving on the opposite side can be particularly perplexing. There are other
Top 10 Items Polluting The World's Oceans
The tragedy of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 in recent weeks has had search teams from around the globe out looking for the already infamous and historical plane. Relatives of the plane’s passengers as
The 10 Male Features Women Like Best
What is it that ladies first notice in a man? Or should we say, on a man? Which feature 'pops out'? Perhaps you have a thing for hands and look first at how strong they are, or whether or not he keeps
The 10 Worst Inventions In History
For those with highly creative minds (or just too much time on their hands), it can be fun to come up with wild hypothetical inventions - that is, inventions that never actually get made. People often
5 Biggest Government Hacks of All Time
Twenty years ago, when people wanted to retrieve government documents they had to resort to espionage, bribery or theft, and sometimes a combination of all three. These days there are still those who
10 Countries Where Women Do The Most Housework
Where in the world do women work the hardest in the home? Does this always correspond with men working the least? Has the gender gap gotten smaller with regards to the amount of unpaid work (housework