Rob Cote
Contributing since July, 2014
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10 Movie Heroes Who Were Actually Real Life Villains
Pretty much everyone knows most movies aren’t real. Fewer know that seeing the words “Based on a True Story” or “Based on Real Events” doesn’t really mean that the movie is truer. Something is lost so
10 Of The Most Bizarre Cults That Exist Today
The line between religions and cults is blurry – they're all pretty much equally ridiculous. When you get down to it, really, the main difference is that everyone openly acknowledges how ridiculous cu
15 Incredibly Brave Animals That Defied Tough Odds
It’s dark. It’s cold. Many of us are mentally preparing for the onslaught of loud relatives who never saw a glass of wine they didn’t like. It’s the time of year that demands a few feel-good stories,
15 Of The World's Real Life Super Villains
We've talked about the real life superhero movement, that silly but mostly sweet trend of well-intentioned people dressing up in costume and fighting crime. While they don't always help the way they t
15 Biggest Video Game Launch Disasters Ever
Video games are the biggest entertainment industry around, but there’s one thing big game studios don’t seem to have down: releasing games that work. Imagine this: You go to the cinema, buy your ti
15 Best TV Shows Unbelievably Cancelled For Low Ratings
We live in a time that many have called the best ever for quality television. Looking around, it’s hard to argue with that. Top-tier Dramas like Game of Thrones and House of Cards rack up nominatio
20 Most Shocking True Arrest Stories Ever
Most of the time, an arrest is a serious matter. A crime has been committed, a perp has been apprehended, and charges will likely be laid, the whole ordeal to be sorted out in court as soon as possibl
14 Crazy Cases Of Real-Life Superheroes
Superheroes are fun to watch on film, but they're also totally ridiculous. The outfits are silly, the powers unbelievable, and the villains over the top at best. But there are still people who not onl
20 Things Guys Do That Girls Hate
Guys, it’s time we had a chat about women. You’re annoying them. A lot. Maybe you don’t even know you’re doing it. Maybe you’re just a degenerate and don’t care. Whatever the case may be, there are th
6 Most Controversial Moments In Stand Up Comedy
People are weird about their comedy. They like to laugh, and often at the expense of others. Make a joke that references something that personally affects them, though, and you’re like to see your int
5 Warning Signs That A Child Could Become A Criminal
Crime prediction is no longer just the realm of Minority Report-type fiction. It’s a very real, very important field of work today, and it’s already quite successful. Whether it’s done to figure out w
6 Bizarre Social Experiments And What They Mean
Funny thing about humans: most of us think we’re pretty okay, well-intentioned people. But how far do those intentions go? When push comes to shove, can we really be trusted to do the right thing?
The 5 Worst Ever Video Game Ideas That Went Huge
Depending on the report you look at, video games are an industry worth somewhere between $81-93 billion, and that number just keeps going up. Along with that money comes better graphics, more immersiv
10 Most Popular Video Game Franchises, Ranked
You’d be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn’t like games, and video games are the way to play these days, there's no doubt about it. They’ve been around for decades which, while a short amount of t
The Next 10 Heirs To European Thrones
Even in 2014, there’s something about the idea of royalty that lots of people seem to love. Whether it’s whatever political authority they have left, their lives of luxury, or just the fancy hats, the
The 10 Biggest Receivers of American Aid
Most Americans love the idea of giving to charity, but that attitude doesn't often extend to the way they feel about foreign aid. Start talking about the billions of dollars given annually to developi
7 Things Teens Buy The Most
Kids are so simple. You toss them a toy, or put them outside, or set them down in front of a TV, and they can have hours and hours of relatively inexpensive fun. And then they become teenagers, and su
The 5 Most Distrusted Minorities In America
It’s safe to say there’s a culture of fear in America. Arguably, there always has been. From the time that rebels first overthrew British rule, to the knee-jerk reaction to the rise in global communis
5 Celebrity Doctors Who Are Lying To Us
We trust our doctors. They have all that fancy schooling and they make us feel better when shards of bone are peeking out of our skin. Three of the top four most trusted professions in America are rel
Next 5 Possible Apocalypses Predicted
The Book of Revelation. It’s the biblical prophecy of the end times, a warning and a promise of the wrath of the God of Abraham’s final judgement upon the people of the world. It also reads like the f