“See, in a lot of instances, the bands you know as one-hit wonders are actually much more than that. So much so that having that one gigantic hit probably did more harm to their reputations than good, because it completely overshadowed all of the other great things they accomplished. Like who? Glad you asked! Here are five one-hit wonders who deserve your respect.” w/ photos

“Relax, terrible liars, I’m here to help. And, after consulting with experts in deceit, who may have been overstating their expertise now that I think about it, I’ve compiled the following guide to help you lie on your resume. To better illustrate this advice, I’ve also included sections from the resume I recently used to reapply for my position here at Cracked, a slightly humiliating chore we have to do semi-annually around here. It’s part of a morale-boosting exercise.” w/ photos

“Most of us will have felt the pain of a bee sting. Luckily most of us will have avoided the dreaded pain of a tarantula hawk or a fire ant. Justin Schmidt felt all three of these – and 147 other horrible, burning sensations – after a dedicated life-long career devoted to insects. On numerous fieldwork trips, The University of Arizona entomologist would find himself digging up living colonies of creatures, who in turn were not happy with this destructive human scooping them into bags – and promptly sank their fangs, stingers or pincers into him. Still, no pain, no gain, and Schmidt turned his experiences into the Schmidt Sting Pain Index, ranking 78 species in a list which, while subjective, was put together by the man who must surely know best, ranking their pain on a scale of 1 to 4.” w/ photos

“It’s no secret that most great accomplishments in human history made by men were done in the name of impressing the opposite sex. Men would not become astronauts if it did not afford them the opportunity to tell women at parties that they are astronauts. Yet, some men still find ways to go above and beyond — risking life, limb and country in the name of boobies.” w/ photos

“To a young guy with not much money, sperm donation seems too good to be true. It pays well (as we’ve pointed out before) and requires you to do nothing more than what you’d be doing anyway. And if you happen to help a childless couple along the way, that’s just icing on the cake. Having actually been a sperm donor, I can say that you had better be prepared for a long haul. There are a lot of (horrifying) hoops to jump through, and then sperm banks expect you to masturbate like… well, like it’s your job. And it’s not an easy one.” w/ photos

“Breakfast is one meal that loves company. Because what’s that stack of pancakes without the side of bacon, or the biscuits without their gravy? Check out some of the best combos gathered from across the web.” w/ photos

“Summer is the time for having adventures with your friends. And since it only lasts a couple of months, it’s important you don’t waste any time trying to decide which cocktails you’re going to drink. So here are the beverages that are guaranteed to help you and your pals have a completely awesome summer.” w/ photos

“Right now there are kids all over the world wearing their favorite band’s T-shirt and strumming an oddly sized air guitar in front of their mirror, nursing implausible dreams of some day getting to take the stage. Real life never works out that way, of course – liking something a lot in no way guarantees you’ll grow up to be any good at it. The closest we’ll ever get to our idols is when their bodyguards rough us up for trying to get an autograph. Most of the time, anyway. Sometimes you get stories like…” w/ photos

“What do you know about sex? Surely there aren’t many of you who would answer ‘nothing.’ Even if you’re the most inexperienced or inept lover of all time (which we’ve been assured you are), you at least have some preconceived notions about sex based on the stories and anecdotes and stand-up comedy you’ve heard over the years. But here’s the thing — even with all of that going for you, the real and correct answer is still probably ‘nothing.’ For instance, you probably think…” w/ photos

“Who says geeks have to be cooped up in some basement alone? It’s the 21st century. We’re fully capable of being cooped up in a basement with someone else. We build long lasting relationships over shared Mountain Dew and nights painting Warhammer figurines. In honor of geeky lovers everywhere, let’s pay tribute to some of love’s nerdiest moments.” w/ photos

“With everyone’s every deed made public on the Internet these days, we’ve suddenly all developed a lot more to apologize for. But we haven’t actually gotten any sorrier, so all that means is that the number of fake apologies have gone up. And we’ve started to develop some pretty universal techniques for ‘apologizing’ without really apologizing. Here’s some of the most common offenders.” w/ photos

“No other television show has boasted such a high degree of talent than Saturday Night Live. Many big names in comedy over the past four decades have made a name for themselves through the show. On the other end of the spectrum, many comic actors have been hired for the show and were unsuccessful at launching their careers. Honoring the middle ground in between is this list of ten who bombed on SNL before becoming great comics. The criteria is that anyone who served on the show one season or less is eligible, and the ranking was determined by how spectacularly they bombed and how well they did afterwards in the field of comedy.” w/ photos

“Events such as the Sundance Film Festival, the Toronto Film Festival, and the Cannes Film Festival cast huge shadows over the movie industry. In the case of Sundance, this has led to numerous complaints about the festival more or less betraying its roots as an opportunity to experience independent, or ‘indie’, movies. But numerous opportunities still exist for the person who appreciates seeing something different on the big screen.” w/ photos

“Breasts are made for use by mindless infants and are so powerful that they manage to reduce most adults to the same mental level. Staring at breasts can reduce your IQ to something you can’t even spell, let alone use, as proven by seven inventions that do for cleavage what cleavage does for intelligence tests.” w/ photos

“Flower festivals are celebrated all over the world and almost around the year. Even as I write this one such festival is taking place in India, the Malabar Flower Festival, and another scheduled to start later this month. The Kegworth Flower Festival is underway in Derby, England, and a dozen other places are preparing for theirs in the coming weeks. Here we present 10 most fascinating display of flowers in different parts of the world.” w/ photos

10. Tiger Woods
Tiger woods may have slipped in recent years due to problems in his personal life but he is still regarded as one of the greatest golfers ever.

9. Michael Schumacher
Michael Schumacher is a German Formula One racing driver and a 7-time world champion. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time.

8. Babe Ruth
George ‘Babe’ Ruth was an American Baseball player who has been named the greatest baseball player of all time. He is often credited for boosting the popularity of Major League Baseball in the 1920’s due to his influence.

7. Lance Armstrong
Lance Armstrong was a professional road-racing cyclist who won the ‘Tour de France’ 7 times after surviving testicular cancer that spread to his brain and lungs.

6. Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps is an American swimmer who has won more Olympic gold medals than anyone in history with 14. He won 8 of those gold medals in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

5. Tony Hawk
Tony hawk is the most famous skateboarder in the world (largely due to his line of video games) who has won over 70 skateboarding contests including winning gold medals at the X-Games in 1995 and 1997. He was the first skateboarder to successfully complete the 900 degree spin.

4. David Beckham
Davis Beckham is the most famous football player in the world who has played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and L.A Galaxy. He has won the Champions league with Manchester united and in his international career holds the record for most outfield appearances for an England player.

3. Bruce Lee
Bruce lee is most recognized as a film star but his use of martial arts on the big screen played a significant part in the boom of people taking up martial arts in the 1970’s. He was also a martial arts instructor the founder of the martial art Jeet Kune Do.

2. Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time and one of the most famous professional athletes in the world. He has won the NBA Championship 6 times and was renowned for his leaping and slam-dunk ability with the nickname ‘Air Jordan’. He also had a brief stint as a professional baseball player.

1. Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali is the most recognized boxer of all time and the most loved and respected athlete that has ever been. He won the gold medal at the 1960 Olympic games in Rome and went on to win the heavyweight title 3 times in his career. He became world renowned after having his title stripped for his refusal to be conscripted into the US Army during the Vietnam war but won his title back after defeating George Foreman.

All of these icons can be depicted by their unique sports outfits making them globally recognized. They are all great ambassadors for the sports world and inspirational figures to many aspiring youngsters.

“Don’t worry, we’re not talking about some diamond-encrusted Barbie or a mini Lamborghini. No, these toys are somewhere in a closet and, quite possibly, you might have played with them in your childhood. They are hard-to-find toys and collectibles that, for whatever reason, are holy grails in the collecting world. Right now they could be sitting in your closet with the dust bunnies just waiting to go to auction and make you thousands of dollars.” w/ photos

“What does it mean to be a ‘real guy?’ It’s not about boasting how manly you are! Real guys should care about others and the world around them. The Wounded Warrior Project (BIC4Good is a sponsor), along with these 9 other charities, are great organizations to get behind.” w/ photos

“There is a new king in the land of broken controllers! After receiving almost 1.3 million votes, the most rage-inducing moment has finally been crowned. I’d like to thank the gaming community for the huge turnout, but in reality, it was probably just a couple guys voting a few hundred thousand times each… here are the top 15 most frustrating situations in video games.” w/ photos

“Like a curly mustache, a good evil laugh can immediately identify a villain. Whether it’s the slow, menacing guffaw of a mastermind who’s plan is just falling into place or the high cackling of a madman coveting a dark power, an evil laugh can send chills down the spines of even the most stalwart heroes. A menacing laugh carries with it the promise of ruin, despair, and usually at least three more hours of gameplay. Here’s our tribute to the best evil laughs in video games.” w/ photos

“There are certain industries that do just fine during a recession though. Even if the economy is bad, you still need to pay taxes, people are still going to die, and people are still going to need food and water. Industries that are based around those facets of life will still do well when the economy is bad. But there are some industries you would not think of as recession proof that you would not peg as being recession-proof. Here is a small list of them.” w/ photos

“There is a long, proud history of hot strippers and striptease scenes in movies and television. In fact, some of the most infamous and celebrated nude and erotic scenes in film and TV history are set inside strip clubs. Several series have even made strip clubs a central location, from ‘The Sopranos’ famed Bada Bing club to Orlando’s from ‘The Wire.’ This list collects photos of some of the hottest stripper performances in film and TV history, from some of the sexiest actresses of today and yesteryear.” w/ photos

“We gamers like to kick off our booties after a rough nine-to-fiver, throw our legs up on our cinderblock table, pick up our controllers, and forget about the real world for just a few hours; to escape into a world where we’re epic heroes assigned with the daunting task of vanquishing pure evil. But sometimes we open that creepy-looking Pandora’s Box and a springy “nuts in a can” snake pops out instead. We’re suddenly pulled out of the fantasy when we encounter a villain that splits our sides with laughter. Here’s our tribute to some of the most WTF characters in gaming.” w/ photos

“A bay is loosely defined as a body of water partly enclosed by land. Generally they have calmer waters than the surrounding sea and are a good place for ships to shelter from the weather. Also, bays are often very beautiful and represent unavoidable tourist attractions in the countries where they are located. This is our selection of some of the most beautiful bays in the world, enjoy the post.” w/ photos

“A stack or sea stack is a rock formation made up of a steep or upright column or columns of rock in the sea near a coast. They are formed when part of a headland is eroded by water crashing against the rock or as a result of wind erosion. These impressive formations are intricately created by nature only through time, tide and wind. Here are 10 famous sea stack formations from around the world.” w/ photos

“We tend to think of successful songs as the carefully crafted result of great artistic vision and hours of grueling, dedicated work. This isn’t always the case, though. Every so often a song explodes into the mainstream completely by accident, tearing up the charts to the surprise (and sometimes chagrin) of the musicians responsible. Like…” w/ photos

“Some of the greatest heroes and manliest men in history are rarely taught about in school books. But it’s not not pure strength or gall that makes a real guy, it’s the forethought (and consequences) of their actions that makes a man truly memorable. Here are 10 real guys who have made a mark in history.” w/ photos

“With NASA’s space shuttle program retired, our hopes of getting full-fledged spaceships are diminishing quickly. Will we ever be able to traverse the vast expanses of the universe? Will we ever travel from one corner of the galaxy to the other in an instant? Will we ever make the Kessel Run to see if that Han Solo was lying about being able to make it in under 12 parsecs? Right now, it’s not looking promising. So until we have lightspeed-capable spaceships in real life, we’ll have to live out our dreams in video games. Here are the 7 greatest spaceships in video game history.” w/ photos

“Ever since President Obama’s quest for a hypoallergenic dog to become part of the White House family due to his daughter’s dog allergies, the amount of pet owners seeking ‘hypoallergenic’ dog breeds has about skyrocketed. While no dog is purely hypoallergenic, certain breeds have more predictable and consistent non-shedding coats. Typically a dog sheds its skin every 3-4 days while some breeds shed their skin every 21 days. Dogs that do not shed much or as often have shown to produce less dander, which makes them more tolerable for those with allergies. [Here] are ten dog breeds that are best for dog lovers suffering from allergies. These breeds may ease the sneezing, itchy eyes and other allergic reactions to man’s best friend.” w/ photos

“Not everyone has karate skills that translate to film. If they did, then everyone would be Jean-Claude Van Damme. And now that I’ve given Jean-Claude Van Damme the plot for his next movie, let’s talk about some of his colleagues. These are the action stars who, regardless of any real-life martial arts experience or toughness, never seemed able to put together a convincing fight scene.” w/ photos + videos