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10 Facts About The Ten

In 1897, ten painters seceded from the Society of American Artists in protest of the group's increasing focus on “too much business and too little art.” These 10 artists signed a charter for their own new group, agreeing to hold an annual exhibition, for each person to exhibit at every annual show, and to only admit new members who were unanimously supported, yet they assigned no name for themselves. They became known as “Ten American Painters,” or simply “The Ten,” by the press after their... READ ON

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10 Cocktails Named After Famous People

If you want to add a little celebrity pizazz to your tipple, try one of these 10 cocktails named after famous people. 1. The John... READ ON

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10 Ways We Use Corn

The most historically American crop is also the most versatile. Corn (Zea mays) is essentially grass that has been cultivated and bred to the size it is today. Originally cultivated in Mexico 7,000 years ago, corn is now America's biggest crop and a staple of the global food supply. Corn is used in many ways other than feasting on at the dinner table or popping for movie snacks, some you might not even... READ ON

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The Early (Not-So-Literary) Jobs of 10 Great Authors

It’s not unusual for professors and journalists to end up as influential writers—just look at Toni Morrison, Ezra Pound, and John Updike. But sometimes our wordslinging heroes take a longer, less direct route to greatness. Oftentimes, those experiences will end up in the author’s work. Other times, it’s just an odd footnote. Here are ten great writers who held non-writerly jobs before their big breaks. 1. George... READ ON

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From Nudity to NKOTB: 10 Interesting Theme Cruises

Theme cruises, by their very nature, appeal to a specific subset of the population. To everyone else, they may seem like a colossal waste of money and time. What began as a means for cruise lines to attract a few extra customers during the non-peak cruising season has grown into a booming business. Of all the theme cruises currently offered, here are 10 that caught our eye. 1. Thunder in the... READ ON

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10-10-10: A 10 List Extravaganza!

We usually take Sundays off around here, but not this weekend. That's because Sunday is October 10, 2010—or 10.10.10. We're planning an over-the-top celebration with 10 lists from many of your favorite regular _flossers, plus a few new faces. Topics include: food phrase origins, lost movies, bizarre cruises, found movies, Norse mythology, spooky abandoned hospitals, photos of Ronald Reagan with various celebrities, Detroit, cocktails, and lots, lots more. The first list will be posted at 12:01am... READ ON