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8 Most Valuable Minerals in the World

Solid minerals are naturally occurring substances such as metals, non-metallic minerals, and rocks. These minerals are generally mined from the earth's crust and are used in various industrial and economic activities. The value of minerals can vary, depending on a variety of factors such as the demand for the mineral, its scarcity, and its usefulness in various industries. Here are some of the most valuable minerals in the world:

1. Rhodium

Rhodium, a scarce and lustrous metal, finds its applica...

10 Movies It Seemed Obvious The Director Was in Love With The Lead

What are movies where it seemed evident that the director was in love with the leading actress? The Last Picture Show comes to mind. Peter Bogdonavich's love for Cybill Shepherd while his wife was working on the set. It was pretty scandalous, and the public did not love the pair at the time. Here are ten other films movie fans voted had directors in love with their leading ladies. 

1. Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom (1984)

“Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Steven Spielberg cast Kate Ca...

10 Times People Were Honestly Scared by a Movie

When was the last time a movie honestly scared you? I'll start. The Ring terrified me. Scary movies don't usually legitimately frighten me, but the image of the girl in her closet maybe fifteen minutes into the film lives rent-free in my head as one of the scariest ever. I slept with the lights on for some time. It didn't help that I called my sister and told her about it.

So after she saw it two days later, she called me and whispered, “Seven days,” causing total chills through my body. I scre...

8 Unique Borders Between Countries

The division of our world into continents, countries, states, and provinces is defined by borders. These lines serve to distinguish cultural identities and traditions from each other. The existence of borders is essential for our societies' effective organization and governance. Many borders exist due to linguistic or physical differences, but some exist for much stranger reasons. Here are several strange borders that you have not probably heard of!

 

1. Military Parades: India and Pakistan Pho...

People Were Shocked To Learn These 10 Actors Are British

Which actor playing an American character were you most surprised to learn is actually from England? After polling the internet, here are the top-voted actors that shocked viewers by being British despite playing Americans well.

1. Matthew Rhys

“I only know Matthew Rhys from The Americans so hearing him speak in his natural voice was an unexpected shock,” replied one. “He's a Welshman pretending to be a Russian pretending to be an American. It is funny that he sounds like a forest elf in his nat...

10 of the Oldest Cities in the World

Mankind has continued to populate the earth for millennia. Over thousands of years, we have built cities, civilizations, kingdoms, and empires that have stood the test of time till this day. In this post, we've hunted down some of the most ancient cities in the world.

1. Varanasi, India

Varanasi is an ancient and historical city in India dating back to 1500 BC. It is situated on the banks of the Ganges river, which makes it one of the spiritual centers for Hindus due to its great iconic monumen...

10 Actors Who Were Born for Their Memorable Roles

What actor was born for their memorable role? Anthony Hopkins completely captivates and terrifies portraying Dr. Hannibal Lecter and has my vote. After polling the internet, here are ten more top-voted actors.

1. Nick Offerman: Ron Swanson

Someone shared, “Mike Schur recently told a story about discovering the whiskey Lagavulin and writing it into Parks and Recreations as Ron's favorite. Then when Offerman read it in the script, he was like, how did you know what my favorite whiskey is?!” 

2. Hu...

Video Games that Make You Smarter

There is a growing body of research that suggests that playing certain video games can have cognitive benefits, including improving attention, perception, problem-solving skills, and memory. Here are some popular video games that are believed to enhance brain function.

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This is an innovative online program that features a collection of games designed to enhance cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, flexibility, speed of processing, and problem-solving...

10 Actors Who Gave Brilliant Performances in Terrible Movies

Every once in a while, you watch a terrible film with an actor that still shines in their role. I've seen it and was curious when I encountered the question, “What actor gave a brilliant performance in an otherwise lousy movie?” Here are the top-voted responses.

1. Jeremy Irons in Eragon

“Came here to say this. Jeremy Irons poured every ounce of his acting ability into those lines of his,” one claimed. “My God, there was a Dungeons and Dragons movie! I obliterated it from my mind,” another joked...

6 Things People Enjoy that Make No Sense

Let’s get real here for a minute—as much as we all appreciate different people with different tastes and preferences, there are some things that just seem to befuddle us. Whether it's the latest food craze or a popular TV show that you simply can't wrap your head around, sometimes we just want to know: why? We may not necessarily agree on everything, but today let's take the time to explore the world of the bizarrely interesting. Let’s dive into some things people enjoy that make no sense:

1. Lo...