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Yesterday, we achieved a record-breaking number of visitors, nearly reaching 60 thousand. To welcome our new audience, I decided to create a compilation of the most noteworthy lists on the site, each significant for unique reasons. Here are the top 10 collections you shouldn't miss.
10. The Least Explored Collection
The 10 Eras of Palestine
Page Views: 1,500 Comments: 8
Conflicts in the Palestine/Israel region frequently revolve around territorial claims. This inspired me to create a list detailing the historical eras of Palestine, stretching back to prehistoric times, to provide a comprehensive overview of its inhabitants. Despite its potential, the list garnered only 1,500 views and a mere 8 comments, placing it among the least popular in both categories.
9. The Most Popular Collection
Top 10 Remarkable Recordings
Page Views: 200,000 Comments: 152
This list was one of our earliest creations and the first to gain significant traction on social media platforms. With 1,074 diggs, it provided our first major traffic surge, which has sustained ever since. Featuring extraordinary recordings like an exorcism (including a bonus recording that inspired the film *The Exorcism of Emily Rose*), the sole surviving castrato performance, and the world's worst female singer, this list has consistently remained our most visited since its debut.
8. The Ultimate Collection
Top 15 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
Page Views: 45,000 Comments: 142
This list has sparked significant engagement, becoming one of our most commented-on collections while remaining largely uncontroversial. Most readers expressed their approval, and the comments section overflowed with additional book recommendations. Over 60 books from the list were purchased as a result.
7. The Least Impressive Collection
15 Greatest Gangster Films
Page Views: 6,500 Comments: 26
This list was overwhelmingly disliked by nearly everyone who viewed it. Its reception was so poor that I took the rare step of removing and completely rewriting it. The revised version, titled Top 20 Best Gangster Movies, was met with a far more positive reaction. This marked the first time one of our movie lists stirred significant controversy.
6. The Least Discussed Collection
Top 10 Most Notorious Popes
Page Views: 3,700 Comments: 0 (before I posted this list)
Only two lists on this site have received no comments, and this is one of them. Its lack of engagement is surprising, given the typically controversial nature of the topic. This list highlights 10 popes notorious for their immoral actions. I found the research process fascinating, especially the infamous trial of a deceased pope, making the lack of interest particularly disappointing. In the future, I plan to create a list of the top 10 greatest popes, hoping it will resonate more with readers.
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Top 10 Unsolved Mysteries
Page Views: 74,000 Comments: 154
This list sparked significant controversy, primarily due to the inclusion of the Shroud of Turin. Many readers argued it wasn’t a mystery, citing carbon dating results. This led to heated debates, which remain unresolved. It marked the beginning of religious discussions on our site, with similar debates arising on other lists. Other mysteries featured include the Mary Celeste, the Zodiac killer, and the Black Dahlia.
4. The Most Humorous Collection
Mytour Top 50 Jokes
Page Views: 10,000 Comments: 95
This list features the top 50 jokes, and it was a joy to create. I contributed the first ten jokes, and our readers filled in the remaining forty. It became a massive success, with people still adding new jokes in the comments. Here’s a sample for your enjoyment:
The American pushes his drink back and says, “There’s a fly in my beer. Get me a new one.”
The Englishman plucks the fly out, shrugs, and takes a sip.
A loud noise draws their attention to the Scot, who’s squeezing the fly over his drink, yelling, “Spit it out, ya wee thief!”
Top 10 Most Evil Women
Page Views: 100,000 Comments: 142
This list has been incredibly divisive. While there were debates about the rankings and notable exclusions, the real controversy stemmed from revisionist arguments questioning the occurrence of the Holocaust. Surprisingly, this list sparked more outrage than the top 10 evil men, which primarily fueled an anti-George Bush debate.
2. The Most Unusual Collection
Top 10 Most Bizarre Videos
Page Views: 80,000 Comments: 39
This collection includes, of course, David Lynch. It showcases YouTube clips rather than bizarre films, though I did add a segment from Jodorowsky’s *Holy Mountain*. Each clip is exceptionally peculiar, making this one of my personal favorite lists.
1. JFrater’s Top Pick
Top 10 Remarkable Early Film Milestones
Page Views: 4,500 Comments: 18
As a movie enthusiast, this list holds a special place for me as it delves into the origins of the film industry and its groundbreaking achievements. It features the earliest recorded film from 1888 (with astonishing clarity), the first animated cartoon, the inaugural talkie, and more. It’s a fascinating collection – don’t miss it!
