The questions cover innovation, climate change, energy, genetics, space, and health, among other topics.

See the list -> Wired

In a lot of ways, choosing the Bush administration’s 10 greatest moments — disastrous failures, all — is about as pointless as picking out your 10 least favorite hemorrhoids: There are entirely too many of them, and taken together they all add up to a throbbing mass of pain

See the list -> Alternet

“Imagine books and music and movies being filtered and homogenized. Certified. Approved for consumption. People will be happy to give up most of their culture for the assurance that the tiny bit that comes through is safe and clean. White noise.” —Chuck Palahniuk

See the list -> Alternative Reel

From political organizations to college frats, these groups require their members to conceal their activities — and sometimes even their identities — from the public. Go behind closed doors as we examine the world’s top 10 secret societies.

See the list -> AskMen

From the most prolific countries in the world, unique, memorable and with a lot of history behind, these are the twelve picks that will help you decide if humans are as good at honoring peace, as they did with wars.

See the list -> WebUrbanist

This slideshow complements our interview with James Fallows, national correspondent for The Atlantic Monthly, who has experienced “The Great Firewall of China” firsthand.What follows is a list of the differences between the Internet, as seen in the U.S. vs. China.

Check it out: Network World, via: Digg

Have you ever wondered where the government stores its most precious documents and artifacts, or where they process top secret information and carry out military attacks on the enemy? This is a list of 15 of the most secret and secure facilities on the planet.

Check it out: ProTraveller, tips by: Andy B (thanks!)

After all, fifteen months ago, conventional wisdom viewed Obama as an audacious long shot. […] Here are my Top Ten reasons why lightning struck in the contest for the 2008 Democratic nomination

Check it out: The Huffington Post

Here’s our list of some of the world’s most scenic and fascinating countries—that also happen to be among the most repressive. We weigh the pros and cons, but only you can decide whether to buy the ticket.

Check it out: Concierge

Obama can be mashed up with any meme, because anyone can assign him any qualities. […] To demonstrate, in no particular order but numbered anyway, here are the top twelve memes that have carried Obama to the nomination.

Check it out: Gawker, via: Urlesque on tumblr