1 Avatar
2 Titanic
3 The Avengers
4 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
5 Transformers: Dark of the Moon
6 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
7 The Dark Knight Rises
8 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
9 Toy Story 3
10 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
11 Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
12 Alice in Wonderland
13 The Dark Knight
14 Skyfall film currently playing
15 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
16 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
17 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1
18 The Lion King
19 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
20 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
21 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
22 Finding Nemo film currently playing
23 Shrek 2
24 Jurassic Park
25 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
26 Spider-Man 3
27 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
28 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
29 Ice Age: Continental Drift film currently playing
30 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
31 Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
32 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
33 Inception
34 Spider-Man
35 Independence Day
36 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 film currently playing
37 Shrek the Third
38 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
39 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
40 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
41 Spider-Man 2
42 Star Wars
43 2012
44 The Da Vinci Code
45 Shrek Forever After
46 The Amazing Spider-Man
47 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
48 The Matrix Reloaded
49 Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
50 Up
Daily Amazing Facts
Top 10 Most Popular First Released Movies
1. Dickson Greeting is credited as one of the world's first films. Directed, produced by and starring William Dickson - it simply displays a 3 second clip of him waving.
2. The Kiss (also known as The May Irwin Kiss, The Rice-Irwin Kiss and The Widow Jones) is an 1896 actuality which was one of the first movies ever shown commercially to the public.
3. Rip van Winkle is a short story by Washington Irving published in 1819, as well as the name of the story's fictional protagonist. It was part of a collection of stories entitled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon.
4. Star Theatre (also known as Demolishing and Building Up the Star Theatre) is a 1901 short documentary film in which time-lapse photography is used to show the dismantling and demolition of New York City's Star Theatre over a period of about a month.
5. President McKinley Inauguration Footage is a combined namesof the two titles President McKinley Taking the Oath and President McKinley and Escort Going to the Capitol. The two show president William McKinley arriving at the United States Capitol in order to take the oath of office for President of the United States.
6. A Trip to the Moon was written and directed by Georges Méliès. Running time is 14 minutes at 16 frames per second.
7. Alice in Wonderland is a 1903 silent film directed by Cecil Hepworth and starring May Clark in this more twisted version of Wonderland
8. The Great Train Robbery is a 1903 western film. The film is only twelve minutes long, but it is a milestone in film making.
9. Life of an American Fireman
10. Uncle Tom's Cabin based on a novel by American abolitionist author Harriet Beecher Stowe which treats slavery as a central theme.
2. The Kiss (also known as The May Irwin Kiss, The Rice-Irwin Kiss and The Widow Jones) is an 1896 actuality which was one of the first movies ever shown commercially to the public.
3. Rip van Winkle is a short story by Washington Irving published in 1819, as well as the name of the story's fictional protagonist. It was part of a collection of stories entitled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon.
4. Star Theatre (also known as Demolishing and Building Up the Star Theatre) is a 1901 short documentary film in which time-lapse photography is used to show the dismantling and demolition of New York City's Star Theatre over a period of about a month.
5. President McKinley Inauguration Footage is a combined namesof the two titles President McKinley Taking the Oath and President McKinley and Escort Going to the Capitol. The two show president William McKinley arriving at the United States Capitol in order to take the oath of office for President of the United States.
6. A Trip to the Moon was written and directed by Georges Méliès. Running time is 14 minutes at 16 frames per second.
7. Alice in Wonderland is a 1903 silent film directed by Cecil Hepworth and starring May Clark in this more twisted version of Wonderland
8. The Great Train Robbery is a 1903 western film. The film is only twelve minutes long, but it is a milestone in film making.
9. Life of an American Fireman
10. Uncle Tom's Cabin based on a novel by American abolitionist author Harriet Beecher Stowe which treats slavery as a central theme.
Top 10 Most Popular First Written Novels and Prose Fiction
1. Thomas Malory, Le Morte d'Arthur, (written circa 1470, published 1485).
2. William Caxton's 1483 translation of Geoffrey de La Tour Landry, The Knight of the Tower (originally in French).
3. Philip Sidney, The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia (1581)
4. Thomas Nashe, The Unfortunate Traveller, or The Life of Jack Wilton (1594).
5. John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress (1678).
6. Aphra Behn, Oroonoko (1688).
7. Jonathan Swift, A Tale of a Tub (1704).
8. Daniel Defoe, The Consolidator (1705).
9. Daniel Defoe, Moll Flanders (1722).
10. Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels (1726)
2. William Caxton's 1483 translation of Geoffrey de La Tour Landry, The Knight of the Tower (originally in French).
3. Philip Sidney, The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia (1581)
4. Thomas Nashe, The Unfortunate Traveller, or The Life of Jack Wilton (1594).
5. John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress (1678).
6. Aphra Behn, Oroonoko (1688).
7. Jonathan Swift, A Tale of a Tub (1704).
8. Daniel Defoe, The Consolidator (1705).
9. Daniel Defoe, Moll Flanders (1722).
10. Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels (1726)
Top 10 Popular Oldest Companies
1. Year: 578
Company: Kongo Gumi, Japan, construction
2. Year: 1000
Company: Goulaine, France, Wine
3. Year: 1288
Company: StoraEnso, Sweden, Paper
4. Year: 1304
Company: Pilgrim Haus, Sweden, Hotel
5. Year: 1500
Company: Grazia, Italy, Pottery
6. Year: 1613
Company: Mellerio, France, Jewellery
7. Year: 1638
Company: Shirley Plantation, USA, Farm
8. Year: 1666
Company: Robert Noble, UK, Cloth
9. Year: 1667
Company: Seaside Inn & Cottages, USA, Hotel
10. Year: 1676
Company: Mornflake, UK, Foods
Company: Kongo Gumi, Japan, construction
2. Year: 1000
Company: Goulaine, France, Wine
3. Year: 1288
Company: StoraEnso, Sweden, Paper
4. Year: 1304
Company: Pilgrim Haus, Sweden, Hotel
5. Year: 1500
Company: Grazia, Italy, Pottery
6. Year: 1613
Company: Mellerio, France, Jewellery
7. Year: 1638
Company: Shirley Plantation, USA, Farm
8. Year: 1666
Company: Robert Noble, UK, Cloth
9. Year: 1667
Company: Seaside Inn & Cottages, USA, Hotel
10. Year: 1676
Company: Mornflake, UK, Foods
Top 10 Oldest Companies
| Year | Company | Origin | Field |
| 705 | Keiunkan | Japan | Hotel |
| 717 | Hōshi | Japan | Hotel |
| 717 | Koman | Japan | Hotel |
| 771 | Genda Shigyo | Japan | Paper bags |
| 803 | St. Peter | Austria | Restaurant |
| 885 | Tanaka-Iga | Japan | Religious goods |
| 886 | Royal Mint | UK | Mint |
| 970 | Nakamura Shaji | Japan | Construction |
| 1000 | Goulaine | France | Wine |
| 1000 | Marinelli | Italy | Foundry |
Top 10 Popular People Posed For Playboy
1. Marilyn Monroe (December 1953)
2. Drew Barrymore (January 1995)
3. Charlize Theron (May 1999)
4. Madonna (September 1985)
5. Candice Michelle (April 2006)
6. Janet Jones (March 1987)
7. Christy Hemme (April 2005)
8. Brooke Burke (May 2001 and November 2004)
9. Bai Ling (June 2005)
10. Kiana Tom (May 2002)
2. Drew Barrymore (January 1995)
3. Charlize Theron (May 1999)
4. Madonna (September 1985)
5. Candice Michelle (April 2006)
6. Janet Jones (March 1987)
7. Christy Hemme (April 2005)
8. Brooke Burke (May 2001 and November 2004)
9. Bai Ling (June 2005)
10. Kiana Tom (May 2002)
Top 10 Most Common Allergies
1. Hay fever
It is a collection of symptoms, predominantly in the nose and eyes, that occur after exposure to airborne particles of dust, dander, or the pollens of certain seasonal plants in people who are allergic to these substances.
2. Allergic rhinitisIs marked by acute conjunctivitis with lacrimation and itching; regarded as an allergic condition triggered by specific allergens
3. Latex allergies
The protein present in rubber can cause an allergic reaction in some people. A person with latex allergies often has itchy eyes, sneezing and coughing.
4. Food allergies
It is hypersensitivity to dietary substances, leading to various types of gastrointestinal complaints. It occurs mainly, but not exclusively, in children. It is a common type of allergy, and is usually treated with an exclusion diet.
5. Drug Allergies
Drug Allergy occurs when your immune system does not recognize a drug and makes an effort to protect your body from it.
6. Insect sting allergies
The venom of some incests have protein in it which may cause allergic reaction in some people.
7. Mold allergies
Molds is a big contributor to seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, as well as other health problems.
8. Animal allergies
Animal allergy is another very common allergy among people who have pets or spend time with animals.
9. Skin allergy
Your skin could get allergic to sun or heat exposure if you spend too much time outdoors without protection. The most common symptom of skin allergy are rashes.
10. Dust mite allergies
It is number one indoor allergen which may lead to perennial allergic rhinitis.
It is a collection of symptoms, predominantly in the nose and eyes, that occur after exposure to airborne particles of dust, dander, or the pollens of certain seasonal plants in people who are allergic to these substances.
2. Allergic rhinitisIs marked by acute conjunctivitis with lacrimation and itching; regarded as an allergic condition triggered by specific allergens
3. Latex allergies
The protein present in rubber can cause an allergic reaction in some people. A person with latex allergies often has itchy eyes, sneezing and coughing.
4. Food allergies
It is hypersensitivity to dietary substances, leading to various types of gastrointestinal complaints. It occurs mainly, but not exclusively, in children. It is a common type of allergy, and is usually treated with an exclusion diet.
5. Drug Allergies
Drug Allergy occurs when your immune system does not recognize a drug and makes an effort to protect your body from it.
6. Insect sting allergies
The venom of some incests have protein in it which may cause allergic reaction in some people.
7. Mold allergies
Molds is a big contributor to seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, as well as other health problems.
8. Animal allergies
Animal allergy is another very common allergy among people who have pets or spend time with animals.
9. Skin allergy
Your skin could get allergic to sun or heat exposure if you spend too much time outdoors without protection. The most common symptom of skin allergy are rashes.
10. Dust mite allergies
It is number one indoor allergen which may lead to perennial allergic rhinitis.
Top 10 Facts About Conjoined Twins
1. Are identical twins who develop with a single placenta from a single fertilized ovum.
2. Are always the same sex and race.
3. Are more often female than male, at a ratio of 3:1.
4. Occur as often as once in every 40,000 births but only once in every 200,000 live births.
4. Are more likely to occur in India or Africa than in China or the United States.
5. May be caused by any number of factors, being influenced by genetic and environmental conditions. It is presently thought that these factors are responsible for the failure of twins to separate after the 13th day after fertilization.
6. Conjoined twins can be artificially generated in amphibians by constricting the embryo so that two embryos form, one on each side of the constriction.
7. There are no documented cases of conjoined triplets or quadruplets.
8. Up until 1990, surgical separation of conjoined twins has been attempted 167 times
9. Conjoined twins have lived from a few minutes to 63 years.
10. The first recorded conjoined twins were in England in 1100 A.D.
2. Are always the same sex and race.
3. Are more often female than male, at a ratio of 3:1.
4. Occur as often as once in every 40,000 births but only once in every 200,000 live births.
4. Are more likely to occur in India or Africa than in China or the United States.
5. May be caused by any number of factors, being influenced by genetic and environmental conditions. It is presently thought that these factors are responsible for the failure of twins to separate after the 13th day after fertilization.
6. Conjoined twins can be artificially generated in amphibians by constricting the embryo so that two embryos form, one on each side of the constriction.
7. There are no documented cases of conjoined triplets or quadruplets.
8. Up until 1990, surgical separation of conjoined twins has been attempted 167 times
9. Conjoined twins have lived from a few minutes to 63 years.
10. The first recorded conjoined twins were in England in 1100 A.D.
Top 10 First Unmanned Moon Landings
1. Lunik 2
USSR, 1959
2. Ranger 4
US, 1962
3. Ranger 6
US, 1964
4. Ranger 7
US, 1964
5. Ranger 8
US, 1965
6. Ranger 9
US, 1965
7. Luna 5
USSR, 1965
8. Luna 7
USSR, 1965
9. Luna 8
USSR, 1965
10. Luna 9
USSR, 1966
USSR, 1959
2. Ranger 4
US, 1962
3. Ranger 6
US, 1964
4. Ranger 7
US, 1964
5. Ranger 8
US, 1965
6. Ranger 9
US, 1965
7. Luna 5
USSR, 1965
8. Luna 7
USSR, 1965
9. Luna 8
USSR, 1965
10. Luna 9
USSR, 1966
Top 10 Largest Reflecting Telescopes
1. Keck I Telescope, Mauna Kea, Hawaii
Aperture 10.0 Meters
2. Keck II Telescope, Mauna Kea, Hawaii
Aperture 10.0 Meters
3. Hobby-Eberly Telescope, Mount Fowlkes, Texas
Aperture 9.2 Meters
4. Subaru Telescope, Mauna Kea, Hawaii
Aperture 8.3 Meters
5. Antu Telescope, Cerro Paranal, Chile
Aperture 8.2 Meters
6. Kueyen Telescope, Cerro Paranal, Chile
Aperture 8.2 Meters
7. Melipal Telescope, Cerro Paranal, Chile
Aperture 8.2 Meters
8. Yepun Telescope, Cerro Paranal, Chile
Aperture 8.2 Meters
9. Gemini North Telescope, Mauna Kea, Hawaii
Aperture 8.1 Meters
10. Gemini South Telescope, Cerro Paranal, Chile
Aperture 8.1 Meters
Aperture 10.0 Meters
2. Keck II Telescope, Mauna Kea, Hawaii
Aperture 10.0 Meters
3. Hobby-Eberly Telescope, Mount Fowlkes, Texas
Aperture 9.2 Meters
4. Subaru Telescope, Mauna Kea, Hawaii
Aperture 8.3 Meters
5. Antu Telescope, Cerro Paranal, Chile
Aperture 8.2 Meters
6. Kueyen Telescope, Cerro Paranal, Chile
Aperture 8.2 Meters
7. Melipal Telescope, Cerro Paranal, Chile
Aperture 8.2 Meters
8. Yepun Telescope, Cerro Paranal, Chile
Aperture 8.2 Meters
9. Gemini North Telescope, Mauna Kea, Hawaii
Aperture 8.1 Meters
10. Gemini South Telescope, Cerro Paranal, Chile
Aperture 8.1 Meters
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