We should never underestimate the power of a single determined person working alone in a locked room. When people have a dream and a vision to build something that they clearly envision in their mind, they will forgo sleep, think about it, and continuously work on the project each day until it’s done. What a […]

The post 10 Times Regular People Built Unbelievable Things at Home appeared first on Listverse.

You might think that city and town names you’ve been seeing on maps and street signs for your entire life are pronounced one way—but you’ve been wrong! While plenty of towns and cities have simple pronunciations (New York, Denver, Dallas, Seattle, the list goes on…), the United States is also chock-full of weird towns with […]

The post Ten Place Names You’ve Been Mispronouncing Your Entire Life appeared first on Listverse.

You might think your body belongs to you alone, but in reality, it’s a thriving ecosystem for tiny creatures. Some of them are harmless passengers, while others feed on your skin, blood, or bodily fluids. Most are so microscopic that you’ll never notice them, but they are very much alive and active. Whether they’re crawling […]

The post 10 Insects That Call Human Bodies Their Home appeared first on Listverse.

Hollywood executives are tasked with making massive decisions that shape the film industry—but sometimes, they get horribly wrong. Whether it’s turning down billion-dollar franchises, firing key actors, or rejecting movies that went on to become classics, these blunders ended up costing studios millions (or even billions) of dollars. Here are 10 of the biggest Hollywood […]

The post 10 Movie Studio Decisions That Completely Backfired appeared first on Listverse.

Human health findings aren’t always dignified. Sometimes, they’re wacky, goofy, or maybe a bit head-scratching. But here’s a great thing about them: no matter how downright silly sounding they may seem, they’re still usually useful. Or at least, they provide an amusing tidbit to share with a friend over your beverage of choice. The following […]

The post 10 Wacky but Fascinating New Health Stories appeared first on Listverse.

You know how some people think there is only New York or only California in the U.S.? The same kind of thing happens with Africa. Those who don’t live on the mother continent often have strange misconceptions about it. For example, Africa is a country. Log onto any social media platform, and you will find […]

The post 10 Persistent Misconceptions About Africa appeared first on Listverse.