The Ass in the Lion’s Skin is a fable attributed to the Greek slave, Aesop (famous also for the Tortoise and the Hare, the Ant and the Grasshopper, etc). The story is about an ass that dresses in the skin of a lion so that he can go around scaring the other animals. His trick works until he tries to talk to a fox, who, upon hearing him bray (he doesn’t say anything specific) instantly realizes that he’s not a lion but, in fact, an ass dressed in lion’s skin....
Celts had a large reputation as head hunters, and were famous for putting victim’s heads on their chariots, and in front of their homes. Many Celts fought completely naked (much to the surprise of their enemies) and are famous for their iron long sword: “They cut off the heads of enemies slain in battle and attach them to the necks of their horses. The blood-stained spoils they hand over to their attendants and striking up a paean and singing a song of victory; and they nail up these first fruits upon their houses, just as do those who lay low wild animals in certain kinds of hunting....
While conspiracy theories and UFO sightings abound, we don’t have verifiable proof that other lifeforms exist in the space beyond our own planet. Still, many people firmly believe that there is life on other planets, or that life did exist at some point in the past. From video claims of inexplicable objects in the sky, to personal testimonials from people who say they’ve been taken into a spacecraft, we want to believe that there is more to life than what is on our own planet even if it has yet to be scientifically proven as fact....
On this list are some interesting tidbits that surround found footage films, that you may not have heard of before. Potential spoilers ahead. 10 Mysterious Urban Legends Based on Video Footage 10 The Gallows—2015 The Gallows seemingly wasn’t very popular with both audiences and critics, but it still made a very decent profit of $43 million off its ‘meagre’ budget of $100,000. The movie centers around a tragedy that occurred at a high school during an on-stage performance of “The Gallows” when an accident led to the hanging of student Charlie Grimille and the ensuing commemoration of the anniversary of the tragedy....
Top 10 Bizarre Natural Phenomena In Everyday Foods 10 Striking with Soy Sauce Ricky Tong of Heaton Village, UK was minding his own business when all of a sudden, his quiet evening in his corner shop was intruded upon by a would be robber wielding a bottle of soy sauce. The man entered unarmed, and immediately grabbed a bottle of Tong’s own sauce and used it against him like a weapon....
It is hilarious and sounds weird, since, obviously, nonliving things cannot commit crimes or run afoul of the law. Nevertheless, some inanimate objects have ended up as defendants in court, as the following ten courtroom farces illustrate. 10 United States v. 434 Main Street, Tewksbury, Massachusetts United States v. 434 Main Street, Tewksbury, Massachusetts was a joint litigation in 2012 by the Tewksbury Police Department and the US Department of Justice against a motel owned by Russ Caswell....
Top 10 TV Shows Cancelled Too Soon 10 MISFITS (2009) This British dark comedy tells the story of a group of five delinquent teenagers in community service, who find their lives completely changed when a mysterious thunderstorm strikes them, giving them supernatural abilities that reflect elements of their personalities. As they try to navigate their new reality, everything takes an even darker turn when the consequences of the storm lead to an accidental murder they now need to cover up....
“There’s something rotten in Denmark,” she said. Regan argued that the country’s taxes are too high. Worse yet, just 3 of their 98 municipalities had more than half of the residents employed in 2013. She also ranted that “nobody graduates from school” in Denmark because they’re paid to go to educational institutions. You can see her commentary here.[1] No matter how you feel about socialism, we can admit that we all have preconceived notions of places where we don’t live, especially when we plan to travel to those areas....
Eliot Spitzer was the governor of New York from 2007-2008. He resigned after it was revealed that he was involved in a call girl ring. He was especially involved with a 22 year-old call girl who was known as Kristen. He was called Client 9, and in 2008 met with Kristen at Room 871 in the Mayflower Hotel. He later paid her $4,300 in cash, $1,000 of which was for future liaisons....
As with any profound social change movement, many of the English felt crushed beneath the wheels of progress. With older ways of life dying and economic disparity a constant pressure, a natural shift in crime followed. And with it came ever-evolving police and detective forces. Though police at the time lacked the sophisticated modern forensics that often make or break cases today, the techniques they employed range from the upsettingly obvious to the surprisingly ingenious....
10 James Dalton – Road House It pains me to say it, but Patrick Swayze’s James Dalton, the protagonist in 1989’s action-brawler Road House, is just walking, talking, high-kicking nonsense. Dalton makes the list because of sheer unbelievability. Though Swayze performs admirably as the character, it’s the character himself who sinks the oily, neon-lit ship. James Dalton is a cooler, or as everyone else on planet Earth would say, a bouncer....
Thanksgiving Day Massacre Reno, 1980 Priscilla Ford had a long history of psychiatric problems and bizarre behavior, marked by such quixotic acts as suing the Mormon Church and attempting to speak at the 1972 Republican Convention. The capper came on the Thanksgiving afternoon when she got even with the City of Reno. In front of the downtown casinos, she steered her black 1974 Lincoln onto a crowded sidewalk and mowed down the crowds of holiday gamblers and gambolers....
10 Tiger Attacks Zookeeper The year 2022 got off to a rough start for three zookeepers at Nasu Safari Park in Japan when they were attacked by a 400-pound (181-kilogram) Bengal tiger. On January 4, the first worker to arrive at the park, a 26-year-old woman, went into the building where the animals are caged to do a safety check. But the tigers hadn’t been locked up properly the night before....
By the cold light of day, none of these stories are particularly terrifying. But like any good campfire tale, there’s something about them that refuses to quite let go. Subscribe to the Listverse YouTube Channel. Read More: Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram
Does a Welfare System Really Help the Poor? My answer: This is a very complex question, but forced to say yes or no, I would say no. While it helps people who really are in need, I think that a vast majority of people lose any motivation to get themselves out of their situation. In this way I think it does the poor a disservice, and the money earners a disservice as they are funding it....
When answering this question, be sure to give us your reasons for your answer – it gives us a chance to debate! My view on this question is easily the new Casino Royale. The reason is that we see a much more humanistic Bond – he is also more rutheless which I believe is more fitting to the style of films and his character. Now, tell me what you think!...
10 The Matrix Sushi Code Coming out in June 1999 and gearing up for the new millennium and what was thought to be the big reset, the Wachowskis released a behemoth of a world on us. That was The Matrix, with its intricate lore and gravity-defying stunts. There was also a very unique element to the film, which, along with the rest of the world, returned in the subsequent few sequels....
Thanks to time and the ever-present march of progress, many old buildings currently sit vacant, just waiting to be cleaned out, cozied up, and converted into that far-out house that everyone talks about. Guaranteed to surprise you, this list brings together ten of those abandoned buildings that a creative and resourceful person turned into awesome new homes. 10 A Public Bathroom Looking at the photos of architect Laura Clark’s sleek, modern one-bedroom apartment in London, anyone would assume it is a lovely, ordinary home....
Even strong swimmers can fatigue, and suddenly, the open water becomes a danger zone. If you overexert yourself, you could pass out or not have enough strength to get to safety. And more than likely, a rescue is too far out to save you. Also, when we step into open water, we don’t always think about whose home we’re entering. Wild animals. Oceans, lakes, and rivers are home to many creatures that have been known to attack humans....
As Homer Simpson says, “It’s funny ’cause it’s true.” Movie-makers love to cast actors old enough to have teen children in absurdly youthful roles. Here are ten examples: “Thank heaven for little girls,” sings 70-year-old Maurice Chevalier in his role as Honoré. Creepy. Gigi’s pretty songs and costumes disguise the unsavory fact that the still-a-kid character is being trained to be a courtesan, which Merriam-Webster defines as “a prostitute with a courtly, wealthy or upper-class clientele....
