I have to admit, I love Top Ten Lists and trivia. I don’t know what it is that makes me love them, I just do. I guess I just like learning random bits of frequently useless info. Maybe it’s the anticipation of waiting to see what number one will be, or maybe its just an interesting look inside the opinions of the list writer. Before we delve into what it is that makes people gravitate towards lists or the number ten, lets move on. Delving is boring and best left to the professionals.
Listverse is a site that can devour hours upon hours of time. There are lists on a wide variety of topics and everyday a new one is posted. If the list posted today isn’t something you’re interested in, pop back in 24 hours and a new one will be waiting. Although, you could try reading lists beyond your interests, you might learn something new! Some of my favorite lists have been total surprises, based on topics I didn’t think I’d be interested in.
One of the best things about the site is the community. The comments on Listverse are almost better than the lists themselves. The regulars on the site are mostly thoughtful, intelligent and come from several different countries, so you get a good world view. There’s always a few trolls anywhere you go on the net, but Listverse handles it well. Its nice to browse through comments that add to the topic and enrich discussion. Several of the members of Listverse have submitted their own lists as well. The founder, Jamie Frater, is very involved in the community as well, and is open to suggestions.
You should really check out the site if you find yourself with a bit of time to spare. You’ll most likely learn something fun. You might find a new recipe for dinner, discover new aspects of history or get a good laugh. If nothing else, useless bits of nonsense trivia makes you more interesting at parties.
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