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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Things to do in Wal-Mart: 1 of 54
The Ultimate 20: Things to do at Wal-MartNot even Disney world can rival the fun you can have at a local Wal-Mart. After you are done buying beef jerky, toilet paper, a dvd, and a power-tool set, here is a list of some things to do for fun.1. Race a display bike (preferably small and pink) down a busy aisle at maximum speed w... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Best horror movies of all time: 2 of 57
Horror movies harvest on one of the deepest human emotions, fear. A great scary movie pulls you in and doesn't let you forget what you saw. Over the decades, filmmakers have compiled thousands of horror movies, mostly unsuccessful ones. There are, however, a list of horror movies that sit atop this genre. The following is a l... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Your favorite verse in the Bible, and what it means to you: 16 of 252
The word that was inspired by God can radically shake a person's soul. Every Christian seems to have that one particular bible verse that speaks to them personally. There is one verse that stands out to me, it is Psalms 22:24. "For He has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; Nor has He hidden His face fr... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Scariest movie monsters: The images that stay with you: 3 of 32
Any great horror movie is only as scary as the monster/entity in the movie. A terrifying villain is essential to creating fear in an audience. Certain movie monsters have left mental images in my head that I can never forget. Here is a list of some of Hollywood's creepiest ghouls and what makes them so horrific.-Leatherface (... More..
Education > Primary School Issues Humor: Grade school cafeteria stories: 1 of 10
Grade School Cafeteria and the Coolness SpectrumAhhh, the elementary school cafeteria. I can still smell it. A rich aromatic mix of "wagon wheels", tater tots, ammonia, and kids. The cafeteria served far more purpose than serving mysterious meals to youngsters, it was a measuring stick of a kid's acceptability at school. Yes,... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) 10 things you can do in the library that will really annoy the other patrons: 10 of 91
The most irritable people in the world are often found in the local library. There is nothing more fun than ticking off a nerd! Here are some things that will really get a bookworm steaming with rage.1. Pick up all possible books about skin diseases/rashes/infections and start scratching uncontrollably. Inch closer and closer... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Which video game system should you buy?: 2 of 18
I have been blowing out Nintendo cartridges since I got my 8-bit NES in 1987. For any video game enthusiast or child of the 80s, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Everybody had their own science for getting their Nintendo to work right, and it was always worth the wait! Needless to say, video games have changed since t... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Top five movies of all time: 17 of 146
Choosing the top 5 movies of all time is extremely difficult for me. It isn't a totally subjective list, however, because the list isn't of my 5 favorite movies. I am basing this list partially on what I like, but also what movies have captivated viewer's worldwide.5. Schindler's List (1995)- Steven Spielberg's masterpiece fo... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) My favorite video games and an explanation of why they are my favorites: 3 of 25
I was born in 1983, not long after the Atari was released and right on the heels of Nintendo's release. Boy did I luck out! I have been playing video games for about 20 years and there are a few games that sit atop my list of all-time greats. The following is a list of my 10 favorite games, and why I love them so much.10. Mor... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Top 10 movies with titles beginning with "A", and what makes them so good: 1 of 7
For the life of me I couldn't tell you my top 10 movies of all time. Depending on my mood, this list could change by the day. However, picking 10 top movies that begin with the letter "A" is a little easier. Coincidentally a couple of these great films would make my overall top 10. As a film student in college, I have seen co... More..