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The List Universe
by Erik Gunther
Fri, September 21, 2007, 3:00 am PDT

We can't get through a day without being confronted by a list of some sort. The go-to shorthand of pop culture, lists make it easy for writers to dispense with pesky paragraphs. Designed to spark debate, they entice readers with the sizzling promise of a "Top 10!" or a "Top 20!" If you're still thrilled by the language of lists (and we are), this site is a pure delight. Smart cookie Jamie Frater has taken it upon himself to come up with a colossal compendium of ordered items. Thankfully, his unique lists don't cover the same well-trod ground walked on by many rank-happy types before him. Mr. Frater offers a diverse mix of lists that blend whimsy with the out-and-out weird. We were drawn in by the mesmerizing Top 10 Incredible Recordings, laughed at the Top 15 Quotes of Prince Philip, and got grossed out by the Top 10 Disgusting Foods. As long as you avoid the food list, this prodigious site is perfect for a list-based lunch break. Perhaps a list of Top 10 Ways to Waste Company Time is in order?

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