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Samuel Tailor Coleridge coined the term “suspension of disbelief” in 1817, using it to explain the theory that we are often willing to avoid critical thinking and logic for the purpose of entertainment. Nowhere has this been pushed to the limit more than in science fiction, and even more when a musical gets added to the mix. Below, we give ten science fiction and fantasy musicals that pushed the boundaries of possibility, for good or bad....

A filibuster is a political strategy that takes advantage of a rule in the US Senate that allows a senator to address the rest of the body without interruption for as long as he wishes. The senator can even shout gibberish at the others for 24 hours. The minority party in the Senate may filibuster to try to gain leverage over the other side by delaying the vote on a bill....

See Also: 10 Symptoms Of The Modern World That Aren’t Modern At All In contrast, certain years essentially made the modern world. At those times, entire eras passed within a matter of months. From the global chaos of 1918 to the widespread cultural and religious reforms of 1962, here are 10 years in history that shaped the modern world as we know it. 10 2001 2001 will always be remembered for some of the most crucial scientific breakthroughs of our time....

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In Trie-sur-baise, France, a pig squealing contest is held every year. The contest involves standing before a microphone and squealing like a pig. Besides the pig-squealing, there were awards in the Sunday competition for pigging out — this year’s winner ate nearly 4 feet of blood sausage in under five minutes. I am very pleased to be able to present a youtube clip from the contest – but unfortunately the person who added the clip to youtube doesn’t seem to want people to share it easily – so you must go to youtube to view it....

You have to make of these claims what you will, as they are most likely wide of the mark of accurate reality. The thought-process, however, and ways the dots have been connected are intriguing in their own right. Top 10 Best Films About Real Conspiracy Theories 8 The “Secret” 1604 Meeting In Greenwich, London The best place to begin exploring these claims is to look at the Virginia Company. And more specifically an apparent meeting that took place in Greenwich, London in England in 1604....

Gregory Biggs, a homeless man in Fort Worth, Texas, was struck by a car being driven by Chante Jawan Mallard, who had been drinking and taking drugs that night. Biggs’ torso became lodged in Mallard’s windshield with severe but not immediately fatal injuries. Mallard drove home and left the car in her garage with Biggs still lodged in her car’s windshield. She repeatedly visited Biggs and even apologized for hitting him....

Paul is Dead “Paul is dead” is an urban legend alleging that Paul McCartney of the British rock band The Beatles died in 1966 and was replaced by a look-alike and sound-alike. Evidence for McCartney’s death consists of “clues” found among the Beatles’ many recordings, most of which are treated as if they were deliberately placed by The Beatles or others. Literally hundreds have been cited at various times by various people....

Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done she gave her father forty-one. — Popular Rhyme The short answer to the question posed in the introduction is “no” – Lizzie Borden did not kill her father (Andrew) and step-mother (Abby). Also untrue is the number of blows each received from the famous axe used to kill them. Her father was hit 11 times and her stepmother 18 or 19 times....

It’s hard not to feel like Scott Evil—Dr. Evil’s angsty teenage son—who, after learning of Austin Powers’s capture, urges his follicly challenged father to shoot his nemesis there and then. To which Dr. Evil responds: “I have a better idea, Scott. I’m going to place him in an easily escapable situation involving an overly elaborate and exotic death.” This top ten runs through some of movie history’s most obvious “should be pushing up the daisies” moments for some of our favorite heroes....

10 Heartwarming Stories Of Pets Who Survived Natural Disasters (Videos) 10 Frida Kahlo’s deer, Granizo Frida Kahlo loved all kind of animals and had several unusual pets. In her famous “Blue House” in Mexico where she lived and worked, the famous painter kept several monkeys, cockatoos, parrots and an exotic dog of the Xoloitzcuintli breed — hairless dogs that, it is believed, were first domesticated by the Aztecs. Of the 143 paintings by Frida Kahlo, 55 are self-portraits that include at least one of her animals....

10 Rudy Eugene We’ve all heard of stories of “Florida Man,” but Rudy Eugene is proof that you cannot fathom the depths of depravity capable in a drug-fueled rage. On a beautiful sunny afternoon on May 26, 2012, in Miami, Florida, Rudy Eugene, 31 years old, crossed paths with homeless Ronald Poppo on the MacArthur Freeway. Eugene’s car had broken down on his way to a beach party, but he continued on foot, shedding all of his clothes along the way....

The pupils at Eisenhower Junior High School in Taylorsville, Utah, must have been proud of their alma mater, for the school claims to ‘have set more world records than any other school!’ They currently hold nine world records and their record-breaking attempts have appeared in Guiness World Records and Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! One of the records the school broke is the World’s Largest Post-It Mosaic. On November 6, 2009, 151 pupils participated in constructing a 60-feet by 40-feet mosaic using 38,400 colorful Post-It notes....

From 2020, the Russian Federal Space Agency plans to have Helium-3 mining operations active on the moon. Extraordinarily rare on earth, the isotope Helium-3 will be extracted and shuttled from the moon at an estimated cost of $4 billion per tonne. Russia hopes to use the chemical in nuclear fusion reactors to create clean and safe energy for the world. Although moon mining is a legitimate possibility, the main obstacle at present is finding a way to build an efficient nuclear fusion reactor....

You may have a painting that is worth nothing if it is by your hand, but the same artwork may be valued in the millions of dollars with the right signature brushed in the corner. Nevertheless, even the supposed experts can be fooled by imitations. Painting may be the most famous type of forgery today, but history is rich with fraudulent works. As we’ll see, the consequences of some of these forgeries were far worse than mistaking the true identity of a painter....

It should be no surprise that the most expensive film on this list had the greatest special effects. The mako sharks looked authentic thanks to director Renny Harlin’s intelligent use of both animatronics and CGI. Their proportions weren’t too exaggerated, their movements were fluid and their skin had a rubbery, realistic appearance. Additionally, the action sequences were choreographed smoothly, so the explosions, the flooding of the lab (which will scar claustrophobics) and the encounters with the sharks were each epic and distinct, without being repetitive and overtly cliche....

List: Top 10 Incredible Recordings List By: Jamie Frater I am very surprised by the fact that this list is still in the top 10 most popular lists. It was one of my first lists and was the one that drew in our first huge crowd because it hit the front page of Digg. If you haven’t seen the list you should check it out – it has some very eerie recordings that you will never forget....

Often, these interred animals were pets buried alongside their owners. Other times, they were sacrificial offerings. Some burials revealed that these beasts were members of the community—equal with humans. 10 Celtic Chimeras In 2015, British archaeologists discovered an ancient settlement in Dorset filled with bizarre animal hybrids. These Celts arranged beast bones to create chimeras. One cow had its legs removed and replaced with those of a horse. Another bovine had its jaw removed and replaced with an equine one....

But to those who have faith, religious acts can have profound and life-changing significance. There are some religious practices and ceremonies, though, that would make all but the most faithful squirm. But then that is the power of faith. Here are 10 shocking religious rites not for the fainthearted. 10 Cybele And Self-Castration The Great Mother goddess Cybele was celebrated throughout the ancient Near East, Greece, and Rome. Often shown with a tambourine and flanked by lions, she was considered the universal mother because from her sprang all the other gods, humans, and animals....

Often, the stars refuse demands to trade sex for movie roles, but on occasion, some succumb. Whether they do or not, most of these celebrities have not identified their abusers for a variety of reasons, including their fear of committing career suicide. The stars on this list are different: These 10 casting couch victims dared to name names. 10 Corinne Calvet Even when it was clear to him that actress Corinne Calvet lacked the talent to become the next Greta Garbo or Ingrid Bergman, Paramount Pictures producer Hal Wallis continued to show interest in Calvet....