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Lights On - 10 Fascinating Bioluminescent Creatures

Author: Bruno Torres | Great Rating | Under a dozen Comments

May

2011

Some people hear the song “You Light Up My Life” (usually sung by Debbie Boone, but also performed by many other artists) and they think of their loved ones. Literalists, however, hear the familiar tune and think of bioluminescent animals like glowworms and fireflies. One can only wonder if the song was actuall... Read More

Top 10 Most Venomous Snakes

Author: Bruno Torres | Good Rating | Under a dozen Comments

Mar

2011

Like it or not, snakes are beautiful animals; they are one of Mother Nature’s most prolific predators. Snakes have developed and perfected one of Nature’s most terrifying and effective weapons… poisonous fangs. Although most of the World’s snakes are in fact non-venomous, the ladies on the following list center... Read More

10 Things You May Not Know About Cats

Author: Scott Kuttner | Good Rating | Between one and two dozen Comments

Jan

2011

Cats can talk. Researchers have recently learned how cats say I love you. It sounds crazy but it is true. They will also understand if you return the gesture. There you sit, all comfortable in your chair when suddenly, your house cats jumps into your lap and nestles down to get just as cozy. It begins to purr, ... Read More

Top 10 Still Practiced Animal Bloodsports

Author: Bruno Torres | Good Rating | One measly Comment

Jan

2011

Terrible inhumane blood sports are still going on today that pit animal against animal against the will of the animal and most civilized people. These terrible fighting rings are not limited to third world countries but are taking place right under our noses in our own neighborhoods. These cruel and illegal cri... Read More

Top 10 Ugliest Living Oceanic Monstrosities

Author: dutch kuttner | Good Rating | No Comments

Jan

2011

Imagine walking down a dark ally late at night, and suddenly a mean, ugly mugger walks up to you and demands your wallet or purse (not that you should be walking in a dark ally at night). Now imagine being alone on a different planet surrounded by strange creatures you’ve never seen before. Now combine them bot... Read More

Top 10 Disgusting Parasites of Humans

Author: Bruno Torres | Good Rating | Under a dozen Comments

Jan

2011

Warning: Disgusting Content | Not recommended to sensitive Stomachs | As if there were not already enough ways to get sick and die, humankind is still fighting the one enemy he cannot see coming. The parasite is one of the most insidious of villains and has been around longer than we have. It is a war, people, ... Read More

10 Plants with a Trick or Two

Author: Mike Brown | Good Rating | Under a dozen Comments

Jan

2011

Imagine a planet where plants walk in the jungles at night. A strange world that uses the smell of death to lure victims into traps and the plants eat any animal that crosses their path. In this alien landscape, weird and hungry flowers grow from three to ten feet tall and smell like crap and decay. What weird ... Read More

10 Animals that Will Blow You Away... Literally

Author: Bruno Torres | Great Rating | One measly Comment

Jul

2010

Welcome to the top ten list of exploding animals! Most of the wonderful collection of exploding animals shines the light of scrutiny on some of humanity's most brilliantly idiotic ideas in the name of warfare ever devised. This fascinating exposé of tactical strategy will amaze you, sadden you, and enrage yo... Read More

Top 10 Oldest Living Trees

Author: Scott Kuttner | Great Rating | No Comments

Jul

2010

Endurance is a quality that is essential to all life on earth. If you are not tough, you do not last long. That is a natural law. It is also called survival of the fittest. When I was a boy, my brothers and I used to pretend to be pirates. We would sword fight out in the back yard with sticks. We would spend ho... Read More