Are you obsessed with ghosts? Well, it’s probably got something to do with the ubiquity of ghost stories in our culture. There are ghost stories that everybody knows and is rightfully spooked by. We shouldn’t restrict our terror to our own fair isles and states, however; after all, there’s a whole world of spine tingling stories out there, ghouls and ghosts from all corners of the Earth, some of them can even make the poltergeist look like a mere public nuisance. And moreover, to some people, stories are just not enough. They need more proof, and if you are one of them, there is another article compiled by the same team on 11 Most Famous Abandoned Places in the World. Check this out as well, if you have got the time. Read More!
Most Famous Ghosts in the World
Are you obsessed with ghosts? Well, it’s probably got something to do with the ubiquity of ghost stories in our culture. There are ghost stories that everybody knows and is rightfully spooked by. We shouldn’t restrict our terror to our own fair isles and states, however; after all, there’s a whole world of spine tingling stories out there, ghouls and ghosts from all corners of the Earth, some of them can even make the poltergeist look like a mere public nuisance. And moreover, to some people, stories are just not enough. They need more proof, and if you are one of them, there is another article compiled by the same team on 11 Most Famous Abandoned Places in the World. Check this out as well, if you have got the time. Read More!
Countries with the Best Quality of Life in the World
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, makers of the Better Life Index have put together an interactive chart showing how these countries fare against each other. Unsurprisingly, Scandinavian countries rank highly on the chart. Australians, however, have beaten pretty every country for providing the best balance across all categories, save for work-life balance and income.
There are of course far more complicated reasons why a country’s worth living in despite disconcerting numbers in one category or another. To discover some more aspects, check out another list on the Countries with the highest quality of life index as well. Read More!
Countries with the Highest Rainfall
Every country has unique climate and when we talk about rainfall, it varies widely both by location and season. Most of the country receives highest rainfall from June to mid-October and significantly less rain during the rest of the year. Our world is full of cruelty, there are places where drought comes because of little to no rainfall and at same time some places become victim of over rainfall. They they have to suffer this abnormal rainfall, they have some blessings too. Like these 11 biggest rainforests in the world! Read More!
Countries That Spend the Most on Research and Development
Now, if you had to guess which country spends the most on research and development, which would you pick? Fast-growing China, India or Brazil, maybe? With all the talk about the decline of the United States, you'd think one of those countries, or some other up-and-comer, would be the right choice. But you'd be wrong by a long shot. Just check out the list of Insidermonkey. You surely will be surprised. Anyway, regardless the countries, one trillion dollars was spent on research and development all over the world. Ain't that a lot? Let it sink in. If it is too much to consume and if you are a fan of smaller figures, check out 10 countries that spend the most on advertising instead! Read More!
Countries with Highest Black Population outside Africa
Etymologically, the word diaspora, meaning dispersal. The African diaspora refers to the communities throughout the world that are descended from the historic movement of peoples from Africa, predominantly to the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, among other areas around the globe. As of today, the African Diaspora is one of the most active communities of citizens outside of their countries. Different institutions and African nations are calling them on more and more, particularly in the attempt of gathering forces in order to foster human development in Africa. Now, if you are interested in such topic and want to know more, all you have to do is, visit the Insidermonkey and read the article their experts compiled.
Moreover, you should know that the Africans are not the only one that migrated from their homeland. Just check out these 11 countries with highest foreign born population, and see for yourself! Read More!
Easiest Beginner Guitar Songs To Learn
At the early stages of learning guitar, many people get frustrated because they think the only songs they can play are Baa Baa Black sheep and other such dross. but it's not true! With just a few chords you can play some awesome songs and that is what this article is all about. The article contains 10 songs that work for each Stage of the Beginners Course, covered almost all the easy chord songs. You will find that using songs from this list will make learning the songs a lot easier and there is a very wide range of styles to appeal to most tastes.
However, there are many who don't have any interest in learning music, specially lawyers. So, in case you are one or want to be one! There is another article on the top 10 easiest bar exams in the US just for people like you. Read More!
Most Famous Architects in The World
Master architects typically don't get the respect and celebrity of other artists like painters. Yet their work arguably has a greater effect on us in the long term. Buildings shelter and protect us throughout our lives for home, work and play. And architecture is essentially the art we live in. Even if we've never been in any of the buildings designed by master architects, we've probably been in plenty that incorporate their influences. And the maestros of architecture not only set out on radical journeys into the unknown; they also made it back with gems of sheer beauty and incredible ingenuity. Have any doubt? Just check out these 10 most famous artifacts from the ancient world. Read More!
Highest Paid NBA Players
For creating this list, experts of Insidermonkey used the data published by one of the most famous sports channels in the world – ESPN, and other credible sources like CNN and Basketball Reference. To rank the players accurately, they also used their income per year and arranged the data from the lowest to the highest. Furthermore, if you already visited the article of Insidermonkey and loved it, there is another one compiled by the same team and it is about 11 highest paid college football coaches. Just check it out! You probably will love it too. Read More!
States that Give Licenses to Illegal Immigrants
Immigrants in the America illegally cannot produce the necessary documents (like a social security card) to obtain a driver’s license under state laws. But eventually 11 states have changed their laws to allow immigrants in the country illegally to obtain driver's licenses. Those states hope to encourage unlicensed drivers to pass the driver's license test and obtain car insurance. So, if you are in need of a license and facing problems, one of these 11 states can be your solution! And moreover, if you are a religion lover, there is another article of Insidermonkey on the 20 most religious cities in the United States as well. And surprisingly these 2 lists have some states in common. So, it's a win-win solution, specially for religious illegal immigrants! Read More!
Cities with The Fewest Doctors Per Capita in America
A state’s doctor-to-patient ratio has significant consequences. The cities with the most patient care physicians per capita also tend to be healthier cities, and vice versa. Statistics back that up. For instance, all but one state in the top has a longer life expectancy. On the other hand, cities in the bottom has a really noticeable shorter life expectancy than the national average. Cities with high doctor-to-resident ratios tend to have lower smoking rates, as well as fewer people who are either overweight or obese than those with low doctor-to-patient ratios. And that's why most of the people who are concern about their health tries to avoid such cities. And if you care about the healthcare even more, there is an article specially for you, on the 11 cities with the most doctors per capita in America as well. Read More!
Best Places to Visit in Dominican Republic for Singles
Occupying the eastern half of the island of Hispaniola, the Dominican Republic is the most visited tourist destination in the Caribbean. And the country’s image as a sun-blessed playground is merited, you can happily spend your days on sandy beaches framed by crystal-clear waters and lofty palm trees, and fill your nights with meringue and dark rum. And even if you are not e single, there are so many places and things are there that you can enjoy. After all, this top Caribbean gem is known for all-inclusive tourist destinations that provide the best places to visit in the Dominican Republic for Families with Kids, groups, and singles alike. Read More!
Celebrities Who Got Famous from YouTube
While the vast majority of YouTube videos never translate into fame and fortune for the creators, there are certainly exceptions to that rule. In last year 2015, a lot of people made money on YouTube, either through the associated ad revenue or by using the site as a springboard to more widespread popularity. Anyway, some of the world’s best-known artists and plenty celebrities can trace their big success back to this video site. Just check out the article of Insidermonkey and find out who they are. After all, fame is everything in the modern world, and celebrities have become prominent figures in every aspect of public life. Their enormous popularity enables them to influence the public opinion, just like these 11 celebrities who should run for president!
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Most Googled Tech Products in 2015
After all, this article is all about helping you choose the right tech products for you. That's why I reviewed the list very carefully and rounded ups this article to help you find the cool gadgets, perfect play things and workplace wonders. Whether it be an ideal camera phone for your mum or a kick-ass Blu-ray player to pair with your new TV, surely this list offer the very best buying advice on the internet. However, this list is full of well-known producers, newcomers being left out again. The ranking comes from Google who released a few charts at the end of the year, as it has been doing for the past few years. Moreover, if you want further queries, check out these list of top google searches in 2015, the top 10 most googled movies in 2015 or the top 10 most googled music artists in 2015 as well. Read More!
Most Googled News Stories in 2015
Google News watches more than 4500 news sources worldwide. And covers news articles appearing within the past 30 days on various news websites. In total, Google News aggregates content from more than 25,000 publishers. So yeah, these news are surely covering what is happening all over the world, personally I can assure you that. Honestly, Google has worked hard over the past few years to help you get a better picture about what’s happening by offering you a way to get to trusted sources when looking for more information a specific news topic. For instance, check out the top 10 most googled tech products in 2015 and see whether you’ll find items you’re interested in. Read More!
Best Countries in Urban Planning
As I said, urban planning takes care of the arrangement of buildings, streets, parks, institutions and, of course, transportation. The best countries in urban planning have a perfect balance between all this. Such good planning is more and more connected to new technologies and inventions, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that few of the countries listed below host some of the most technologically advanced cities in the world. Just take a look at this list as well and compare. Read More!
Most Googled People in 2015
We are honing in on the end of the year, which means for the next few weeks many of us will be looking back at 2015 to analyze the trends. One of the most revealing roundups is Google's top searches, which the company released just few days ago. And for those who is interested in knowing about the most popular people of 2015, this list is for you. On the other hand, in case you are not interested in people and craving for news, you might want to check another article of Insidermonkey on the 10 most googled news stories in 2015 instead. Read More!
Best Countries in Beauty Pageants
The title-holders of the famous beauty pageants are selected not only for the beauty in their physical appearance but also for their genius and intellect. Nowadays many beauty contests are held in the lovely planet and which include the contenders from all around the globe. The most prominent of the women beauty competitions in the world are Big Four international beauty pageants, Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International, and Miss Earth. Out of these four events, Venezuela is the most successful country in the history.
As I said, being a pageant takes a lot of dedication. Beside their look, they need to communicate clearly and fluently as well. For non-English-speaking countries, they need translators to express their thoughts. Perhaps future delegates can learn a thing or two from the 11 best countries in English proficiency. Let's hope they will find this particular article of the Insidermonkey! Read More!
Countries With Highest White Population
And moreover, since you took interest in knowing the about the countries with highest white population, you might want to check out another list of Insidermonkey on the 11 countries with highest black population outside Africa as well. After all, these 2 articles are just 2 sides of the same coin! Read More!
Smartphones with Best Video Recording
Although smartphones that can shoot 4K video have been around since 2013 when Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 800 chip series, it was only in 2015 that 4K video capture became a must-have feature for high-end smartphones. With this in mind, experts of Insidermonkey decided to take the time and analyze the current smartphone offering and pick out the best smartphones for video recording.
After all, the video quality guarantees to keep your memories as realistic as possible. In previous article of Insidermonkey, they wrote about the smartphones with the best cameras 2015, which you also should check out, if you are interested in phones with good camera! Read More!
Countries that are Most Friendly to Expats and Retirees
Also, keep in mind that while this article can guide you, it’s up to you to decide which of these countries is right for you. We can help you narrow down your list, but the final decision is up to you. Part of what makes a great retirement haven is intangible; experts have been trying to capture it in words for years. But you’ll know, in your gut and in your heart, when you’ve found it.
And moreover, the behavior of the neighbor is not the only thing to be considered. There are other aspects as well. For an example, check out this article of Insidermonkey on the top 11 countries with best food/diet in the world for retirees and expats! Read More!
Most Expensive Cities to Visit in South America in 2015
Throughout South America, there are some beautiful cities, yet they don’t get the acclaim they deserve. If you are planning a trip to South America, you may want to stay out of the cities that are so tourist-focused and instead try one of the other cities that are underrated yet just as beautiful. Many of these cities have stayed hidden from the places to visit simply because they are not as popular as some of the other cities. So, if you can afford the tour, they are worth seeing.
On the other hand, visiting and living are totally 2 different thing. And there are a whole lot of different aspects to be considered, when it comes to live in a place. Now, in case you are not interested in just visiting expensive places, you should check another article of Insidermonkey on the 20 most expensive cities to live in the world in 2015 instead. Read More!
Foods That Improve Your Skin Texture
With people all over the globe spending billions of dollars on skin-care products every year, you'd think cosmetics companies had replicated the fountain of youth in the laboratory. In fact, skin creams have gotten more and more expensive and less and less based on real science. And, as it turns out, foods can work from the inside out or the outside in to brighten your complexion. So what are we looking at when it comes to beautiful skin from your own kitchen? In this article, find out what you'll want to throw in your shopping cart to make your skin gorgeous and why those foods work on traits like smoothness and tone.
Now, the hormonal balance in your body remains one of the key elements to a beautiful skin tone, while it can also influence many other aspects of your life. Just check out the 5 reasons why you’re single and miserable, compiled by the Insidermonkey! Read More!
Best-Selling Children’s Books of all Time
Authors come and go, while others, especially those who scribe for children, withstand the yellowing of the folios. For generations, Dr. Seuss, Beatrix Potter and E.B. White have delighted parents and kids with their timeless tomes. And I must mention the name of J.K. Rowling, who waved a magic wand and changed children's literature forever. Nowadays, no home library would be worth is shelf space without the collection of harry potter, a mischievous cat in a hat, a lovable spider or a furry rabbit whose moniker is Peter.
Honestly, you wouldn't believe how much popular these authors became, or how much money they made just by writing children's books. Some infantile novels gained so much popularity in fact, that their writers fall under the world’s top 10 earning authors. Read More!
Foods That Boost Your Libido
If your libido has been MIA lately, your diet may be to blame. Obviously you’re not going to be in the mood when you’re feeling weighed down and bloated. But aside from eating healthier, there are few specific picks you should chow down on to boost your libido and make you feel sexier than ever. You’ll definitely want to add these to your grocery list.
Also while we are at it, be sure to check out the foods that stain your teeth. So, you will know what you should avoid. Read More!
Best-Selling Books of all Time
However, you should remember that, a bestseller or best-selling book refers to the number of copies sold – not the number of copies printed. Also, the list does not differentiate between different languages of the same book. Moreover, the list excludes the Bible, the Qur’an, the Gita, the Communist Manifesto and Quotations from Chairman Mao which are all reported as the most distributed books in the world, but there are no exact figures as some of these books are printed over centuries and by different sources. For the record, some excluded books have sold an estimated hundreds of millions of copies each and would have taken most of the top positions on the list.
While the internet era brought on the creation of a digital book format, you might want to check out our previous article on the top 7 best-selling e-books as well. Read More!
The Most Expensive Academy Awards Jewelry
While all eyes are now set on the Academy Awards 2016, there is so much to pay attention on the Oscar red carpet as well. While spotlight is always on the Oscars dresses, the accessories and jewelries are not left behind. From Harry Winston to Stuart Weitzman, the Hollywood divas just outshine everyone else with their expensive ornaments adorning their explicit red carpet outfits. While dazzling diamonds and precious gemstones have now become an integral part of Oscars fashion, let’s have a look at the history of Academy Awards jewels in this article of Insidermonkey. Furthermore, in case you happen to be interested in the world of jewelry design, make sure to check out our list of The 10 Most Expensive Jewelry Brands as well. Read More!
Most Expensive Japanese Restaurant In New York City
New York City has some of the most exquisite and exclusive cuisine in the world and is home to some of the most renowned chefs from around the globe. While the average New Yorker budgets an average of around $450/mo for food, there are the elite few who seek out the highest standard of excellence in their dining experience. And the list Insidermonkey compiled on the expensive Japanese restaurant, surely covered the best of them.
By the way, beside their foodies, there are lots of things still unknown to us about that distant foreign land. Just check out our list of What To Know About Japan Before Going: The 7 Most Insane Things. Read More!
The Best B-Boy Movies
In case you don't know, B-Boy is a style of street dance that grew in popularity during the 1970s amongst African-American and Puerto Rican-American youths in New York City. Spreading worldwide, with many young people in the United Kingdom, Germany and France taking up the style, B-Boy is typically performed to hip-hop but modern interpretations have introduced varying tempos and beat patterns. It’s ironic how an aggressive form of street dance from the Bronx created to ease off gang violence, made its official spark on the world through Flash dance, a film we hope you’re familiar with!
Moreover, speaking of music and dance, you might want to check out the previous article of Insidermonkey on the most awesome hip hop documentaries as well. Read More!
Most Awesome Hip Hop Documentaries
Hip-hop and cinema connected early and stayed locked. First captured in 1982, when the burgeoning street culture was barely a decade old. While on the other hand, hip-hop and documentary has been more consistent, perhaps because hip-hop, as a culture that celebrates individual expression – derives its strength from originality and truth. It’s harder to fake the funk with documentary. It captures hip-hop in its rawest form.
You probably know that, hip hop had started out as a form of protest against social stigmas and racism, and eventually transformed into a billion-dollar industry. So, if you want to know who the world’s richest hip hop artists are, you should visit this link as well! Read More!
Foods That Stain Your Teeth
Proper oral hygiene is of course indispensable for maintaining a bright smile, but there is one other important bit of advice: Watch what you eat and drink. Certain foods and beverages can discolor teeth. If you want to protect your pearly whites, read on for some common culprits that stain your teeth. However, you certainly don’t have to give up your morning cup of coffee or your evening glass of red wine, if your teeth are discoloring, you might want to consider consuming less and thoroughly rinsing your mouth with water after you’re done eating or drinking. And don't forget to check another article of Insidermonkey on the 12 everyday products you’ve been using completely wrong. Read More!
Richest Doctors in the World
However, it takes most doctors years of hard work in their profession to make a significant amount of money thanks to the fact that they graduate with so many student loans and debts. Most doctors are paid nicely, but it also takes time most doctors to perfect their craft, earn a solid reputation and work their way up into the big leagues. Read on to find out who the richest doctors in the world are in various degrees of medicine. And you should also know that the doctor is not the only profession in medical science with good salary. Of course, there are others. To know all about them, you should also check out another article of Insidermonkey on the top ten best-paid medical specialties. Compare them article both and you will have a clear idea. Read More!
The Best Movie Sountracks Ever
From Elvis gyrating in prison stripes in Jailhouse Rock to Prince putting Apollonia on the back of his bike in Purple Rain, rock & roll and movies have been inseparable for going on 60 years. In making this list, experts of Insidermonkey included soundtrack albums built around original songs as well as expertly curated compilations, but they generally favored fresh tunes over killer mix tapes. And while great movies and great soundtracks can go hand in hand, sometimes a so-so film is full of historic tunes, as in their number one pick. However, if you are not in the mode for movie soundtracks, our another article on the ultimate heartbreak songs might help you. Read More!
The Highest Grossing Musicals on Broadway
So why have these musicals succeeded? It could be because their range of productions provided something of interest for everyone. Whether a fan is intrigued by transgender singers, murder classics, historical plays, fun dance musicals, movie and TV shows transformed to the stage, or just to see a favorite actor up close, there’s been no limits to Broadway’s appeal. Also you should know that, Hollywood’s film adaptations of Broadway classics have increased the originals’ popularity. And you can tell that just by looking at this article of Insidermonkey on the 15 highest grossing movies ever. Either way, the highest grossing musicals on Broadway are definitely worth watching. Read More!
