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For all its charm and warmth, however, here are some perspectives, facts and theories which may cast a much grimmer light on this beloved childhood favourite. Top 10 Darkest Secrets Of Coca-cola 10 The text contains multiple jokes about death Bright and whimsical as the novel appears, it actually features a number of lines which suggest a grisly demise. Alice persistently finds herself in situations in which she risks death, whether drinking from a bottle that potentially contains poison or being beheaded by a bloodthirsty queen....

10 First Paleolithic Brain Italian researchers unearthed the remains of a Paleolithic boy who died just before his teenage years. They were delighted to discover a complete imprint of his brain against the inside of the skull. It was so detailed that scientists were able to digitally recreate the first Paleolithic brain in history. Discovered in Calabria’s Grotta del Romito, a cave treasured for its rich Paleolithic history, the child is a valuable contribution to science....

This is far and away the most difficult piece on this list, and I’m sure there’ll be lots of criticism about the level of this piece, but when you really break it down, it’s based on quite simple arpeggios and very repetitive hand movements. The right hand theme is also relatively simple, presenting only a small challenge to someone with a particularly small hand. Chopin’s music wasn’t about creating technical difficulties for the pianist (that’s more Liszt’s field of work, some reasoned that Liszt was the world’s first three-handed pianist), but about creating flourishes and runs that are based upon the basics of piano playing....

These very rules continue to plague us to this day as they are still used as the foundation of many modern school English curriculums. And so, with this list, I hope to finally put an end to many of these foolish rules. [Did you see what I did?] The “tween” portion of “between” is a reference to the number 2, but the Oxford English Dictionary says this: “In all senses, between has, from its earliest appearance, been extended to more than two....

Objectophilia—a romantic or sexual attraction to objects—covers many attitudes. At one extreme are people who believe that objects have will, intelligence, and feelings. Conversely, people accept that an object is just an object but love it anyway. Some people might let love lead to its natural conclusion and marry the object they care for. In some cases, this might be an expression of true love. In many cases, the reason is simply publicity....

Chances are, if your computer runs a Windows-based operating system, the OS isn’t Vista. If your computer does run Vista, odds are good that you wish it didn’t. Vista’s release on January 30, 2007 had been preceded by bad press and known compatibility issues with older PCs. Some reviewers claimed that Vista actually ran slower on PCs than XP, which had established itself as a stable, robust OP. The result – consumers and enterprise users alike gave Vista the backs of their hands....

Today, we take you to the wackier side of Kenya where the monkey terrorists reign supreme and the white women do unspeakable things. (But this is an Ash list, so you know we’re gonna speak about ’em.) Yeah, we’ll start you off with a factoid or two, but then we’ll get to the good stuff. So fasten your seat belts and get ready for the wildest safari you’ve ever been on....

Despite having less than three million residents, Lithuania has a storied history and a modern-day charm. Great food, internationally recognized music and traditions steeped in both paganism and Christianity place it among Europe’s more underrated destinations. 10 Amazing Castles In Europe You’ve Probably Never Heard Of 10 Lithuania Was Once a Superpower The name “Lithuania” is more than 1,000 years old: written history’s first mention of its Latin form, “Litua,” dates to 1009, in the “Annals of Quedlinburg....

Far from being unintelligent farmers, people during medieval times had complex behaviors, mysteries, and very relatable problems. But perhaps the most magnetic quality about them is that tiny, alien part the modern mind will always be amazed by. Simple things whipped up deadly frenzies, and their approach to marriage and parenting is almost unrecognizable today. 10 They Rearranged Graves In medieval Europe, a massive 40 percent of graves were disturbed....

For decades afterward, Sherpas served as porters for climbers going up the mountain. A habit of overlooking the locals (and plenty of misconceptions) followed. A pity, really, because this culture from Nepal is fascinating. Sherpas are driven. They win awards from National Geographic and set some of the best climbing records out there. They also have unique genetics, which boosts their excellence as mountaineers. But the risks of the trade are overwhelming....

Top 10 Creepy Things Happening Inside China Whatever the reasons, unless you’ve been there, are from there, or know someone from Taiwan, odds are, you don’t know what an amazing country it is, and that it has a rich and fascinating history. These ten facts don’t cover everything you should know about Taiwan, but it’s a great place to start learning about this amazing island nation. 10 Bubble Tea Was Invented In Taiwan If you’ve ever stopped somewhere to drink some bubble tea, you can thank Taiwan for inventing it....

While it is well known that the Romans worshipped many gods, there was, in fact, an official state god. This god was named Sol Invictus (the unconquered sun) and was created by the emperor Aurelian in 274 AD and continued, overshadowing other cults in importance, until the abolition of paganism under Theodosius I (on February 27, 390). The Romans held a festival on December 25 of Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, “the birthday of the unconquered sun....

31,000 languages and countless more songs later, the human voice’s accomplishments span everything from opera to ornithology. Here are ten fascinating chords struck by our vocal cords. Top 10 Incredible Recordings 10 A Solo Duet: The Throat Singers of Tuva Part of the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tuva[1] is located in southern Siberia, just north of Mongolia. Tuvans have been living in birch-bark yurts and herding goats and yaks on the region’s vast plains since prehistoric times....

Top 10 Fruits That Have Drastically Changed 10 Grapes of Wrath Round, ripe and delicious? Don’t let their small size diminish their danger – grapes are an often-overlooked contender to kill. In 2017, a five year old boy choked to death at an after-school club after a grape had become lodged in his airway. Paramedics attempted to remove the offending object with a special pair of forceps, but it was too late....

As a brief precursor, the reason for the bridge’s incessant destruction in film, it is said, is due to the fact that the bridge was built during the Great Depression, and therefore symbolizes a certain American spirit of determination. In this regard, destroying the bridge would make whatever the imposing threat that much more emotionally devastating. So on that, here are your top ten: Year: 2004 Cause: Earthquake Likelihood: Rather Likely In this made-for-television-movie a magnitude 9....

Travel Alone While this is not always possible, your chances of getting an upgrade are much higher if you are traveling alone. If you are traveling as part of a group – even if it just a small family – the airline is not likely to upgrade you because it means upgrading everyone. Take Advantage of Special Events If you have just recently been married, or are having a birthday or other celebration, be sure to tell the airline staff....

10Arthur Brennan, Australian Football Arthur Brennan had a semi-successful career as an Australian rules footballer in the early 20th century. He also had a colorful rap sheet—in 1914, Brennan stood trial for bigamy, and in 1918, while serving in the Australian Imperial Force, he was court-martialled for breaking into a French restaurant. By 1931, Brennan retired and was living a quiet life in North Fitzroy, Melbourne, with his five sisters. One September night, his neighbors went out, leaving only Nora Power home....

10 Space Dinosaurs On The Moon There hasn’t been a crewed landing on the moon since 1972. So what the heck is actually up there? Luckily, we have technology like NASA’s Lunar Impact Monitoring telescope and NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. The Orbiter has been circling the moon and sending back measurements since 2009. And part of what scientists found was actual dinosaur bones sent off Earth from the meteors that led to their downfall....

Here are the ten funniest cartoon shows ever, listed in order of their debuts. If you disagree, please refrain from smashing me with a mallet or pulverizing me with an anvil. Top 10 Real-Life Inspirations For Famous Cartoon Characters 10 The Bugs Bunny Show (1960) Ain’t he a stinker? Yes – an absolutely hysterical one. Premiering in 1960 and morphing into various iterations in the ensuing decades, The Bugs Bunny Show was more entertaining and flat out funnier than any animated series that came before it....

10 Things You Never Knew About Famous Movie Plot Twists 10 The Time Machine This 1895 H. G. Well’s novel effectively launched the time travel subgenre of science fiction. It’s a grim beginning, postulating that humanity’s inevitable class divide would eventually so utterly change people that we would be split into idle Eloi on Earth’s surface and pale, animalistic Morlocks who toil below, surfacing mainly to collect their Eloi herds....