TopTenz - Daily Top 10s - TopPodcast.com

Latest Episodes:

457 - Terrifying Sea Creatures That Need Their Own Horror Movie May 05, 2020

Show notes

The surface of the Earth is 71% water, that water is home to some amazing and terrifying creatures. Some of these aquatic animals are rarely seen by humans and live in the murky depths of the ocean, while the others live near the surface and are quite dangerous to us. What they all have in common is that they are the stuff of nightmares.

456 - Terrifying Facts About The Current Opioid Addiction Epidemic May 04, 2020

Show notes

While there are other countries that have opioid problems, Americans purchase about 80 percent of the world's supply of opioids and Americans abuse them more than anyone else. In 2014, an estimated 2 million Americans had an opioid use disorder, this includes using painkillers like OxyContin and Percocet, and then another 586,000 people are addicted to heroin.

455 - TASTY Facts About SKITTLES Candy May 04, 2020

Show notes

Unless, like us, you always have a bag of them ready to rock in your freezer (seriously, try Skittles straight from the freezer, they taste amazing), you probably don’t spare much thought for the rainbow colored candy snack unless you’re eating them. Well, we do. So we compiled this list of stories and facts about the candy. Partly because it’s interesting, but mostly because we really want them to sponsor us so we can live our dream of Scrooge McDuck-ing our way into a giant pile of these delicious treats.

454 - Surprising FACTS About GINGERS Redheads Rule! May 03, 2020

Show notes

Gingers, redheads, carrot tops–there are a lot nicknames for those with red hair, especially considering that red is the rarest human hair color. However, while gingers may be (relatively) few in number, their fiery locks attract outsized attention. Nonetheless, there are some facts about redheads that may still surprise you. Below, find 10 fiery facts about the gingers who walk among us…

453 - Revolutionary Implications of QUANTUM PHYSICS May 03, 2020

Show notes

Quantum Physics has given a lot of amazing things to humanity in the last few decades. From the technology with which you can track cheating spouses, to accurately scanning broken bones and muscles in the hospital, there are actually many practical applications of Quantum Physics. But if you believe the words of those nerdy scientists who are actually studying the discipline, many more revolutionary discoveries are yet to come (and that doesn’t just include more weird sci-fi movies).

452 - Desert Discoveries: Strange Things Found in the Desert May 02, 2020

Show notes

Deserts are nature’s perfect hiding places for strange things. The climate can be so hostile to traverse that few people will risk dying after a few hours exposure in the hopes of finding something worthwhile. The lack of even basic of life forms, like bacteria in some deserts, mean that bizarre and mysterious objects can be preserved much longer and more often than normal.

451 - Avoid These COUNTRIES You Should NEVER VISIT May 02, 2020

Show notes

Travel is a wonderful thing. It broadens your mind, it allows you to explore new horizons, and it can totally end up with you getting super-killed in the nastiest way possible. Yep, despite all you might hear about the awesome benefits you’ll get from going off the tourist track, the truth is that the tourist track is there for a reason: to stop starry-eyed dopes from getting killed. While it’s definitely possible for a seasoned traveler, war correspondent, or international super spy to visit all the following, we strongly suggest that you stay away.

450 - Horrifying Facts You Really Didnt Want To Know May 01, 2020

Show notes

While we aren’t out to paint the world as a picture of horrors, there are many things going on that you probably don’t want to know. From disgusting, to horrifying, to scary, sometimes people think they would be better off just staying in the dark. However, to be forewarned is to be forearmed, so it is important to know about even the most horrifying facts. These facts will surprise you, and some will make you think twice about the world around you.

449 - Best Theories About WHY the Neanderthals DIED OUT May 01, 2020

Show notes

Homo sapiens and Homo neanderthalensis… or, humans and Neanderthals… started to diverge from a common ancestor, Homo erectus, about 700,000 years ago. Then our species completely branched off about 300,000 years ago.

On average, Neanderthals were shorter than humans and they had a stockier build. They also had angled cheekbones, prominent brow ridges, and wide noses. Like humans, they used tools, controlled fire, and buried their dead. Also, while they are often depicted as dumb, savage brutes, researchers believe they were as intelligent as humans.

448 - Top 10 Simple Things We Still Dont Understand Apr 30, 2020

Show notes

Some have said that the human pursuit of knowledge is like awakening naked in a dark forest, and being asked “how did you get here?” Despite the many difficulties and false beliefs, man has undoubtedly made great strides in having a better understanding of our world. However, there are still ideas, behaviors, and concepts that we still fail to understand. Even the most simple concepts, like the world being round, hasn’t necessarily found footing. At TopTenz, we’ve decided to investigate 10 simple things that we don’t fully understand, in hopes that we can come to understand that we’re not out of the wilderness yet.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

TopTenz – Daily Top 10s

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected