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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:11:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/17/the-provinces-where-canadians-call-in-sick-most-often/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/17/the-provinces-where-canadians-call-in-sick-most-often/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:30:35 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=337600 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/17/the-provinces-where-canadians-call-in-sick-most-often/feed/ 0 The number of days per year the average worker called in sick, or took... http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/16/10-most-notorious-prisoners-of-the-maximum-security-kingston-penitentiary/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/16/10-most-notorious-prisoners-of-the-maximum-security-kingston-penitentiary/#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:30:05 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=337563 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/16/10-most-notorious-prisoners-of-the-maximum-security-kingston-penitentiary/feed/ 0 It opened in 1835, and though it was men-only in recent years, it used... http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/15/10-most-famous-pieces-of-footwear-in-the-bata-shoe-museum/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/15/10-most-famous-pieces-of-footwear-in-the-bata-shoe-museum/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:41:56 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=287614 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/15/10-most-famous-pieces-of-footwear-in-the-bata-shoe-museum/feed/ 0 From Marilyn Monroe to Elton John, these stars have had their shoes saved for the ages http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/01/canadian-words-phrases-or-slang-that-most-americans-wouldnt-understand/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/01/canadian-words-phrases-or-slang-that-most-americans-wouldnt-understand/#comments Tue, 01 Jan 2013 16:26:08 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=287697 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/01/canadian-words-phrases-or-slang-that-most-americans-wouldnt-understand/feed/ 0 Toque, toboggan, toonie, two-four... and so many more! http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/29/9-canadian-daredevils/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/29/9-canadian-daredevils/#comments Sat, 29 Dec 2012 14:30:11 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=330014 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/29/9-canadian-daredevils/feed/ 0 Some lived to tell their stories; others weren’t so lucky http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/28/11-ghost-towns-to-see-before-theyre-completely-gone/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/28/11-ghost-towns-to-see-before-theyre-completely-gone/#comments Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:30:31 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=329974 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/28/11-ghost-towns-to-see-before-theyre-completely-gone/feed/ 0 Reminders of the past from across the country http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/27/6-canadian-places-whose-original-names-were-more-interesting/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/27/6-canadian-places-whose-original-names-were-more-interesting/#comments Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:30:45 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=329881 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/27/6-canadian-places-whose-original-names-were-more-interesting/feed/ 0 Which vacation spot was known as Hens-and-Chickens Harbour? 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Ryan Gosling... Why:]]> http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/14/8-best-imaginary-boyfriends-from-canada/feed/ 0 Canadians make the best (imaginary) boyfriends. Proof? These eight guys: 1. Ryan Gosling... Why: http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/13/8-broadway-musicals-that-appeared-in-canada-first/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/13/8-broadway-musicals-that-appeared-in-canada-first/#comments Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:33:32 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=326288 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/13/8-broadway-musicals-that-appeared-in-canada-first/feed/ 0 Starring Robert Goulet, Elizabeth Taylor and, well, Garth Drabinsky http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/12/the-10-most-recent-animal-extinctions-in-canada/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/12/the-10-most-recent-animal-extinctions-in-canada/#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:00:56 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=326271 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/12/the-10-most-recent-animal-extinctions-in-canada/feed/ 0 These creatures have either died out entirely or are extirpated from Canada http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/11/8-unlikely-jobs-held-by-future-prime-ministers/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/11/8-unlikely-jobs-held-by-future-prime-ministers/#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:27:10 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=325955 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/11/8-unlikely-jobs-held-by-future-prime-ministers/feed/ 0 Before they assumed the highest office in the country, these eight individuals held an... http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/10/the-5-longest-serving-opposition-leaders-who-never-became-prime-minister/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/10/the-5-longest-serving-opposition-leaders-who-never-became-prime-minister/#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:35:43 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=325940 1. Robert Stanfield... (Nov. 6, 1967– Feb. 21, 1976): The former Nova Scotia premier]]> http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/10/the-5-longest-serving-opposition-leaders-who-never-became-prime-minister/feed/ 0 1. Robert Stanfield... (Nov. 6, 1967– Feb. 21, 1976): The former Nova Scotia premier http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/07/top-5-canadian-designs-making-the-world-a-better-place/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/07/top-5-canadian-designs-making-the-world-a-better-place/#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:02:32 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=325248 1. Lucky iron fish:... When Cambodian villagers were hemorrhaging during childbirth due to a]]> http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/07/top-5-canadian-designs-making-the-world-a-better-place/feed/ 0 1. Lucky iron fish:... When Cambodian villagers were hemorrhaging during childbirth due to a http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/25/9-over-the-top-warnings-from-americans-about-canadas-health-care/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/25/9-over-the-top-warnings-from-americans-about-canadas-health-care/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:12:38 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=307366 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/10/25/9-over-the-top-warnings-from-americans-about-canadas-health-care/feed/ 0 The most evil and dangerous system on the planet http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/09/13/5-canadian-marriage-meltdowns-resulting-in-big-settlements/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/09/13/5-canadian-marriage-meltdowns-resulting-in-big-settlements/#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:08:50 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=287695 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/09/13/5-canadian-marriage-meltdowns-resulting-in-big-settlements/feed/ 0 Millions changed hands when these Canadian high-flyers went their separate ways http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/30/10-canadian-roadside-attractions-that-claim-to-be-the-worlds-biggest/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/30/10-canadian-roadside-attractions-that-claim-to-be-the-worlds-biggest/#comments Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:30:42 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=287681 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/30/10-canadian-roadside-attractions-that-claim-to-be-the-worlds-biggest/feed/ 0 From dinosaurs to ducks, these are just a few of the many small towns and cities in Canada that erected really big, really odd monuments to attract tourists. http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/30/9-over-the-top-warnings-from-americans-about-canadian-health-care/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/30/9-over-the-top-warnings-from-americans-about-canadian-health-care/#comments Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:24:06 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=287619 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/30/9-over-the-top-warnings-from-americans-about-canadian-health-care/feed/ 0 Easy on the rhetoric ... we're not dying in droves up here http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/30/7-canadians-whove-had-a-big-influence-on-america/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/30/7-canadians-whove-had-a-big-influence-on-america/#comments Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:51:35 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=287594 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/30/7-canadians-whove-had-a-big-influence-on-america/feed/ 0 These Canadians became major contributors to America without making music or movies http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/29/8-canadian-political-sex-scandals-and-one-maybe/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/29/8-canadian-political-sex-scandals-and-one-maybe/#comments Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:05:36 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=287083 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/29/8-canadian-political-sex-scandals-and-one-maybe/feed/ 0 Our politicians have had their share of dirty laundry aired in public over the years http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/28/7-of-the-most-dangerous-outlaws-from-canadas-wild-west/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/28/7-of-the-most-dangerous-outlaws-from-canadas-wild-west/#comments Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:54:54 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=286842 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/28/7-of-the-most-dangerous-outlaws-from-canadas-wild-west/feed/ 0 Horse thieves, holdup artists, and the infamous Mad Trapper make for a real rogue's gallery http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/27/justin-trudeau-on-10-of-his-favourite-swims/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/27/justin-trudeau-on-10-of-his-favourite-swims/#comments Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:18:21 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=286505 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/27/justin-trudeau-on-10-of-his-favourite-swims/feed/ 0 The Liberal MP with a penchant for plunging shares a few fond memories http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/24/weirdly-named-canadian-wines-and-wineries/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/24/weirdly-named-canadian-wines-and-wineries/#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:23:22 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=285846 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/24/weirdly-named-canadian-wines-and-wineries/feed/ 0 Anyone for a glass of Nagging Doubt? http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/23/6-of-canadas-richest-celebrities/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/23/6-of-canadas-richest-celebrities/#comments Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:17:08 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=285703 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/23/6-of-canadas-richest-celebrities/feed/ 0 James Cameron is the King of the World, when it comes to money and fame http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/21/5-canadian-automotive-failures/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/21/5-canadian-automotive-failures/#comments Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:17:03 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=285049 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/21/5-canadian-automotive-failures/feed/ 0 A list of weird and wonderful 'Made in Canada' cars that didn't quite make it http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/16/5-high-profile-montreal-mob-murders/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/16/5-high-profile-montreal-mob-murders/#comments Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:37:54 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=284166 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/16/5-high-profile-montreal-mob-murders/feed/ 0 The city's crime families have made numerous hits over the years http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/15/7-surprising-facts-about-poutine/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/15/7-surprising-facts-about-poutine/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:25:26 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=280921 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/15/7-surprising-facts-about-poutine/feed/ 0 Can you believe someone ate 13 pounds of poutine in a contest? http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/14/canadas-10-most-trusted-brands/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/14/canadas-10-most-trusted-brands/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:40:11 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=280889 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/14/canadas-10-most-trusted-brands/feed/ 0 Tim Hortons is number two on the list. Who's the lucky number one? http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/13/8-canadians-more-famous-abroad-than-here/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/13/8-canadians-more-famous-abroad-than-here/#comments Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:34:36 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=280944 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/13/8-canadians-more-famous-abroad-than-here/feed/ 0 Ever heard of a guy called Dashan? He's a household name—in China. http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/12/8-oddball-canadian-festivals/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/12/8-oddball-canadian-festivals/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2012 12:50:29 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=280984 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/12/8-oddball-canadian-festivals/feed/ 0 Cheese rolling, anyone? Or perhaps you're headed to the accordion festival? http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/10/5-most-challenging-hiking-trails-in-canada/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/10/5-most-challenging-hiking-trails-in-canada/#comments Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:45:51 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=280856 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/10/5-most-challenging-hiking-trails-in-canada/feed/ 0 The rugged Canadian landscape provides some truly amazing terrain for trekking http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/07/5-canadian-space-inventions-that-arent-the-canadarm/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/07/5-canadian-space-inventions-that-arent-the-canadarm/#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:09:01 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=280769 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/07/5-canadian-space-inventions-that-arent-the-canadarm/feed/ 0 Canadian innovations have played a major role in space exploration, almost from the very beginning http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/03/12-foods-canada-has-given-the-world-besides-poutine/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/03/12-foods-canada-has-given-the-world-besides-poutine/#comments Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:19:26 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=280723 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/03/12-foods-canada-has-given-the-world-besides-poutine/feed/ 0 Figgy duff, Saskatoon berry pie, and split pea soup are just a few of our tasty exports. http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/01/canadas-fittest-and-fattest-regions/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/01/canadas-fittest-and-fattest-regions/#comments Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:28:46 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=279509 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/01/canadas-fittest-and-fattest-regions/feed/ 0 Where to look for potential Olympians? Vancouver may be a better bet than Churchill, Manitoba.