Your pick: World's 50 best foods (10 - 01)

Your pick: World's 50 best foods

10. Massaman curry, Thailand

Although not the world's most delicious food, it is still emphatically the king of curries. Spicy, coconutty, sweet and savory, its combination of flavors has more personality than a Thai election.

Even the packet sauce you buy from the supermarket can make the most delinquent of cooks look like a Michelin potential. Thankfully, someone invented rice, with which diners can mop up the last drizzles of curry sauce.

9. Peking duck, China

"Peking duck! its a wonder....." wrote Shan Cao on ourFacebook page.

We can only guess Shan Cao was in the middle of forking a piece of this maltose-syrup glazed duck dish into his/her mouth and forgot to finish the sentence. Slow-roasted in an oven, the crispy, syrup-coated skin is so good that authentic eateries will serve more skin than meat, and bring it with pancakes, onions and hoisin or sweet bean sauce.

Other than flying or floating, this is the only way you want your duck.

8. Ramen, Japan

Japanese protocol says the tastier your ramen is, the louder you should slurp it up to show respect to your chef. Not that they need more respect. One mouthful of this most Japanese of noodle broths will quickly tell you that either you have a ramen trigger in your brain, or Japanese chefs are geniuses.

Also on CNNGo: 40 delicious Japanese foods

7. Dim sum, Hong Kong

Equally fun and delicious to eat, a trip to Hong Kong isn't complete without trying this traditional Cantonese lunch food. Popular with everyone from pass-through tourists to local kids and the elderly, most dim sum come in bite-size pieces so you don't have to waste time cutting the stuff up.

Bring a few friends and wash the food down with the free-flow tea.

6. Som tam (Papaya salad), Thailand

After reading reader Kun Chotpakdeetrakul's comment, "Papaya salad and som tam [are] the same thing. You should combine vote for these two together," we did just that, pushing som tam to just 80 votes shy of the top five.

To prepare Thailand's iconic salad, pound garlic and chilies with a mortar and pestle. Toss in tamarind juice, fish sauce, peanuts, dried shrimp, tomatoes, lime juice, sugar cane paste, string beans and a handful of grated green papaya.

Also on CNNGo: Everything you need to know aboutsom tam -- including where to find it

5. Pad thai, Thailand

Here's a food Thai people can't live without.

Similar to Bulgogi (see #22), pad Thai is packed with nutrients stirred into one glorious fried-noodle dish.

The secret's in the sauce -- tamarind paste. If anyone ever creates a Hall of Food Fame, that should be first on the list.

4. Tom yam goong, Thailand

Reader Supot Sakulwongtana made it clear that "delicious includes a little bit hot." A little bit hot is right because you need room for a load more flavors too.

This Thai masterpiece teems with shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves. Usually loaded with coconut milk and cream, the hearty soup unifies a host of favorite Thai tastes: sour, salty, spicy and sweet. Best of all is the price: cheap.

3. Sushi, Japan

When Japan wants to build something right, it builds itreally right. Brand giants such as Toyota, Nintendo, Sony, Nikon and Yamaha may have been created by people fueled by nothing more complicated than raw fish and rice, but it’s how the fish and rice is put together that makes this a global first-date favorite.

This perfect marriage between raw fish and rice has easily kept sushi in the top five. And like one reader,Nymayor, wrote, "Now to be fair, DELICIOUS can be simple."

The Japanese don’t live practically forever for no reason -- they want to keep eating this stuff.

 Also: How to eat sushi properly

2. Nasi goreng, Indonesia

"I like rendang and nasi goreng, two of most popular food in Indonesia!" Reader Rizky Ramadhika's got it. And thousands of other voters agreed.

The wonder of combining rice with egg, chicken and prawns strikes again. The second fried rice to make the list, this Indonesian delight received more than 10 times the vote of its Thai counterpart (see #23), propelling the former from non-runner to runner-up.

1. Rendang, Indonesia

Reader Kamal F Chaniago showed great foresight when he wrote, "Rendang is the best." A clear winner with a loyal following, this beefy dish can now rightfully claim the title of "World's Most Delicious Food."

Beef is slowly simmered with coconut milk and a mixture of lemongrass, galangal, garlic, turmeric, ginger and chilies, then left to stew for a few hours to create this dish of tender, flavorful bovine goodness.

The Indonesian dish is often served at ceremonial occasions and to honored guests. It's not only delicious but also comes with a simple recipe. If you haven't already, go ahead and take reader Isabela Desita's advice: "Rendang should be the first! It's really nice, you should try!"

Also on CNNGo: 40 of Indonesia's best foods

http://travel.cnn.com/explorations/eat/readers-choice-worlds-50-most-delicious-foods-012321/

Your pick: World's 50 best foods (30 - 11)

Your pick: World's 50 best foods

30. Cheeseburger, United States 

The power of cheese? Add it to an ordinary hamburger, the food gets pushed up 13 spots in the poll. 

29. Chili crab, Singapore 

Reader ST suggested that chili crabs, contrary to popular beliefs, aren't difficult to make. "Fantastic list of delicious food! Chilli Crabs are actually very easy to prepare. Here is an easy recipe for you :)"

ST forgot to mention, however, that it is difficult to stop eating this high-ranking best food.

Also on CNNGo: Food fight! Malaysia wants its 'unique' dishes back

28. Barbecue pork, Hong Kong 

Along with many comments left by reader Louis4, s/he wrote, "TX bbq tastes like turds. Is that all you have beside that boring food?"

Here you go, Louis4. Your fellow readers suggested the Chinese version of barbecue pork. This honey-coated meat is sweet, tender and it goes well with everything -- rice, noodles or even by itself.

Ask for the half-fat, half-lean barbecue pork to really indulge in this delicacy.

27. Tacos, Mexico 

A fresh, handmade tortilla stuffed with small chunks of grilled beef rubbed in oil and sea salt then covered with guacamole, salsa, onions, cilantro or anything else you want -- perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This is the reason few visitors leave Mexico weighing less than when they arrived.

26. Penang assam laksa, Malaysia 

Poached, flaked mackerel, tamarind, chili, mint, lemongrass, onion, pineapple … one of Malaysia’s most popular dishes is an addictive spicy-sour fish broth with noodles (especially great when fused with ginger), that’ll have your nose running before the spoon even hits your lips.

25. Chocolate, Mexico 

The Mayans drank it, Lasse Hallström made a film about it and the rest of us get over the guilt of eating too much of it by eating more of it. The story of the humble cacao bean is a bona fide out-of-the-jungle, into-civilization tale of culinary wonder.

Without this creamy, bitter-sweet confection, Valentine’s Day would be all cards and flowers, Easter would turn back into another dull religious event and those halcyon days of gorging yourself to eruption point at Christmas would be fanciful imaginings.

24. Fried rice, Thailand 

It's true, anyone can fry rice. But can you fry it as well as the Thais? We suspect not. 

Also on CNNGo: 40 delicious Thai foods

23. Bulgogi, Korea 

Literally meaning "fire" and "meat," this Korean dish has been in existence for nearly 1,000 years.

A bowl of bulgogi gives everything you need in a balanced diet -- carbohydrate (rice), protein (beef and egg), vitamins and minerals (mixed vegetables), and fat (oil). Four good reasons to order a second bowl.

Also on CNNGo: Buldak: South Korea's torturous but irresistible dish

22. Egg tart, Hong Kong 

Flaky on the crust with a sweet and smooth egg custard in the middle, egg tarts are best eaten hot when they're fresh out of an oven. This dessert can be ordered in the most rundown bakeries and most glamorous hotels inHong Kong.

Former Governor of Hong Kong, Chris Patten, declared eating egg tarts one of his favorite pastimes in the city.

Also on CNNGo: Behind the scenes of Hong Kong's most loved egg tart bakery

21. Fish 'n' chips, England 

Anything that’s been around since the 1860s can’t be doing much wrong. The staple of the Victorian British working class is a crunchy-outside, soft-inside dish of simple, un-adorned food fundamentals.

Sprinkled with salt, vinegar and dollops of tartar sauce, it is to nouveau cuisine what Meat Loaf is to Prince (or whatever he's calling himself now).

20. Pho, Vietnam 

This oft-mispronounced national dish (“fuh” is correct) is just broth, fresh rice noodles, a few herbs and usually chicken or beef. But it’s greater than the sum of its parts -- fragrant, tasty and balanced, the polar opposite of themoto rider who brought you to the little café where you find the best stuff.

19. Green curry, Thailand 

Kermit got it wrong. It's not hard being green, it's delicious. For many this coconutty-creamy and spicy curry should have made the top 10. Goes with steamed rice like bikinis go with Thai beaches.

18. Croissant, France 

Flaky pastry smothered in butter, a pile of raspberry jam smeared over the top and a soft, giving bite as you sink in your teeth; there’s nothing not to love about this fatty, sweet breakfast food that must be married to a cup of strong coffee.

17. Gelato, Italy 

Thanks to "Eat, Pray, Love," the best dessert in Italy is now more popular than ever. True gelato makers use only fresh ingredients and no artificial flavors or colors, and allow you to mix and match as many different flavors as you want.

With a higher density and less fat than ice cream, gelatooften tastes richer but healthier -- perfect for your own "no-carb-left-behind" experiment.

16. Kebab, Turkey 

For keeping starvation at bay for the entire student population of the United Kingdom, the doner kebab should clearly be honored. But they are hardly the delicious prototype worthy of representing a region.

Reader Elena Vorobyeva told us, "There are so many forms and shapes of it: doner, iskender kebab, shishkebab, chop shish kebab, orman kebab, etc."

So summon the shish kebab. Pick your meat, shove a stick through it, grill. Then wonder why you don’t eat like this every day.

15. Ice cream, United States 

Somehow there’s always room for a tooth-rotting, U.S.-style pile of ice cream with nuts, marshmallows and chocolate sauce.

Thank God for extra long spoons that allow you get at the real weight-gain stuff all mixed up and melted at the bottom of the glass. Other than a dietician, who wouldn't agree this is one of the best foods in the world?

Also on CNNGo: Best cold treats in Hong Kong

14. Satay, Indonesia 

Reader Paul Peh wrote, "I can make satay too but the prep will take at least half the day and [the eating will be done] in less than half hr. lol."

Half an hour? What's the hold up? Last time we drowned some skewered meat with this peanut-based sauce we were ready for seconds before you could say "mmmm".

13. Chicken rice, Singapore 

Often called the “national dish” of Singapore, this steamed or boiled chicken is served atop fragrant oily rice, with sliced cucumber as the token vegetable. Variants include roasted chicken or soy sauce chicken.

The dipping sauces -- premium dark soy sauce, chili with garlic and pounded ginger -- give it that little extra oomph to ensure whenever you’re not actually in Singapore eating chicken rice, you’re thinking of it.

12. Kimchi, Korea 

Is Korea the most generous nation or what? Korean restaurants provide this starter dish of fermented vegetables for free. Perhaps because few Koreans can last more than two days without it.

11. Lasagna, Italy 

Lasagna overtook pizza to become the most sought-after Italian food in this delicacy list. There’s a reason this pasta-layered, tomato-sauce-infused, minced-meaty gift to kids and adults alike is so popular -- it just works.

Dee Dodge wrote, "I love Lasagna." The lack of exclamation marks tells you how seriously true fans take this dish.

http://travel.cnn.com/explorations/eat/readers-choice-worlds-50-most-delicious-foods-012321/

Your pick: World's 50 best foods (50 - 31)

Your pick: World's 50 best foods

50. Goi cuon, Vietnam

This snack made from pork, shrimp, herbs, rice vermicelli and other ingredients wrapped in rice paper is served at room temperature. It’s “meat light,” with the flavors of refreshing herbs erupting in your mouth.

Dipped in a slightly sweet sauce laced with ground peanuts, it’s wholesome, easy and the very definition of “moreish.”

49. Lechon, Philippines

Young pigs, chosen for their tender meat, are rotated and roasted thoroughly over a fire pit for hours. The result is a thin layer of crispy skin on juicy, succulent meat. Every mouthful makes you wonder why you eat anything else.

Great way to kick off this list.

Also on CNNGo: The making of Bali's incredible pig roast

48. Parma ham, Italy

Possibly the most versatile and best food of all. You see it folded around melon, wrapped around grissini, placed over pizza, heaped over salad.

There’s good reason for that: these salty, paper-thin slices of air-dried ham lift the taste of everything they accompany to a higher level, following the same theory as the Italian guy who thinks carrying around a copy of “Candide” makes up for the tiny Speedos.

Also on CNNGo: 11 artery-clogging and delicious Vietnamese dishes

47. Fettucini alfredo, Italy

Saying no to fettucini alfredo is like turning down MonicaBellucci. It's just wrong.

The main ingredients are butter and Parmesan cheese; it's rich and creamy and it can be made in 15 minutes (consumption time included). A good serving of this can turn dinner with the family into something you actually look forward to.

46. Maple syrup, Canada

With poutine and Montreal-style smoked meat not making the top 50, maple syrup becomes the sole Canadian representative in the list. But before selling you on its natural flavor and balanced sweetness, we must give credit to its mentor, the waffle, playing Batman to maple syrup's edgier, sexier Robin.

45. Roti prata, Singapore

The truth is curry wouldn't be curry if it wasn't for this dough-based pancake.

Looks and tastes like Indian naan, roti prata is flipped and turned and flipped again before it's heated over a grill plate. Its preparation is so theatrical you'll feel like dancing a jig while you're eating it.

44. Laksa, Singapore

Whether it originates in Singapore, Malaysia or Indonesia as reader Bob Haris Mandela claimed, an authentic bowl of laksa always comes with slippery vermicelli, a spicy broth (the spicier the better), generous toppings of shredded chicken and fresh prawns.

One whiff of its pungent curry-coconut aroma and you'll be transported to all three countries. Best way to travel ever.

Also on CNNGo: 40 delicious Singapore foods

43. Fajitas, Mexico

This assembly kit of a dining experience is a thrill to DIY enthusiasts everywhere.

Step 1: Behold the meat sizzling on a fiery griddle. Step 2: Along with the meat, throw side servings of capsicum, onion, guacamole, sour cream and salsa into a warm, flour tortilla. Step 3: Promise all within hearing range that you’ll have “just one more.” Step 4: Repeat.

42. Hamburger, Germany

When something tastes so good that people spend US$20 billion each year in a single restaurant chain devoted to it, you know it has to fit into this list. McDonald’s may not offer the best burgers, but that’s the point -- it doesn’t have to.

The bread-meat-salad combination is so good that entire countries have ravaged their eco-systems just to produce more cows. A global best food contender.

41. Galbi, Korea

"Yeah, I would have thrown Kalbi Jim or something similar on there," wrote reader Nobody. "Some Korean dishes are savagely good."

We could forgive Nobody for opening 222 Facebookaccounts to put Galbi in the list. But we're pretty sure thebalance of sweet and savory in Korean short ribs means there's no underhand vote-rigging required.

Also on CNNGo: Best 7 restaurants for the Seoul herbivore

40. Bibimbap, Korea

Mixed vegetables and beef, sitting atop steaming-hot rice, held together by a half-raw egg. The beauty of this Korean dish lies at least partially in the diner's DIY mixing of the ingredients.

Bibambap is best when served in a heated stone bowl, and eaten with metal chopsticks.

39. Masala dosa, India

A crispy, rice-batter crepe encases a spicy mix of mashed potato, which is then dipped in coconut chutney, pickles, tomato-and-lentil-based sauces and other condiments. It’s a fantastic breakfast food that’ll keep you going till lunch, when you’ll probably come back for another.

Also on CNNGo: 40 delicious Mumbai foods

38. Warm brownie and vanilla ice cream, Global

There are some diners who will not frequent an establishment if it does not have brownie and ice cream on the dessert menu. You may call them fools.

We do, too, but having done so we then happily leave the first restaurant after the main course to visit one we know has this perfect dessert on offer.

37. Potato chips, United States

Despite major criticisms suggesting that potato chips aren't real food, voters like Deepti Ravi believe that they "rock."

What started as a chef's trick on a fussy diner is now one of the world’s most child-friendly foods. But think of them this way -- if a single chip cost, say, US$5, it’d be a far greater (and more popular) delicacy than caviar, a prize worth fighting wars over.

36. Moo nam tok, Thailand

Grilled pork combined with lemon juice, green onions, chili, mint sprigs, fish sauce and toasted rice. Legend has it the blood from the meat along with the dressing inspired some happy carnivore to name this brilliant dish “waterfall (nam tok moo) meat.”

35. Neapolitan pizza, Italy

The best pizza was and still is the simple Neapolitan, an invention now protected by its own trade association that insists on sea salt, high-grade wheat flour, the use of only three types of fresh tomatoes, hand-rolled dough and the strict use of a wood-fired oven, among other quality stipulations.

With just a few ingredients -- dough, tomatoes, olive oil, salt and basil (the marinara pizza does not even contain cheese) -- the Neapolitans created a best food that few make properly, but everyone enjoys thoroughly.

34. Shrimp dumpling, Hong Kong

Succulent shrimps, steamed well but not overdone, wrapped inside translucent rice paper. This simple form of dim sum has been a must-eat dish for decades.

Also on CNNGo: 40 delicious Hong Kong foods

Words on the street say the more pleat folds there are the more skillful the chef is.

33. Seafood paella, Spain

The sea is lapping the shore by your feet, a warm breeze whips the tablecloth around your legs and a steamy pan of paella sits in front of you. Shrimp, lobster, mussels and cuttlefish combine with white rice and various herbs, oil and salt in this Valencian dish to send you immediately into holiday mode.

Though if you have it in Spain, you’re probably there already.

32. Lobster, Global

Forget all your fancy, contrived lobster dishes deployed by showoff chefs eager for Michelin endorsement. When you have something as naturally delicious as these little fellas, keep it simple. The best way to enjoy lobster is simply to boil it and serve with a side of melted butter and slice of lemon.

31. Fried chicken, United States

"I have had almost everything. But they left off fried chicken... " reader Michelle Souzacommented.

Michelle: your fellow readers have made up for this unforgivable lapse. This all-time American favorite makes its entry with all the artery-choking goodness that made Colonel Sanders a very happy, if not healthy, man.

http://travel.cnn.com/explorations/eat/readers-choice-worlds-50-most-delicious-foods-012321/

The World's Best Places to Visit (Europe)

Top 25 Destinations — World

London, United Kingdom

The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).

Don't miss

• British Museum
• Churchill War Rooms
• St. James's Park

Paris, France

Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.

Don't miss

• Musee d'Orsay
• Pont Alexandre III
• Sainte-Chapelle

Prague, Czech Republic

The bohemian allure and fairytale features of Prague make it a perfect destination for beach-weary vacationers who want to immerse themselves in culture. You could devote an entire day to exploring Prazsky hrad (Prague Castle), then refueling over a hearty dinner at a classic Czech tavern. Spend some time wandering the Old Town Square before heading over to gape at The Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock. Prague’s best bars are found in cellars, where historic pubs set the scene for a night of traditional tippling.

Don't miss

• Old Town Square
• St. Vitus Cathedral
• Lobkowicz Palace

Rome, Italy

Rome wasn't built in a day--and you'll need much more than a day to take in this timeless city. The city is a real-life collage of piazzas, open-air markets, and astonishing historic sites. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, contemplate the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and sample a perfect espresso or gelato before spending an afternoon shopping at the Campo de’Fiori or Via Veneto. Enjoy some of the most memorable meals of your life here, too, from fresh pasta to succulent fried artichokes or a tender oxtail stew.

Don't miss

• Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini
• Colosseum
• Borghese Gallery

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona feels a bit surreal – appropriate, since Salvador Dali spent time here and Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí designed several of the city’s buildings. Stepping into Gaudí’s Church of the Sacred Family is a bit like falling through the looking glass - a journey that you can continue with a visit to Park Güell. Sip sangria at a sidewalk café in Las Ramblas while watching flamboyant street performers, then create your own moveable feast by floating from tapas bar to tapas bar.

Don't miss

• Basilica of the Sagrada Familia
• Casa Batllo
• Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

This city, full of colorful homes, canals and bridges, is one of Europe's most picturesque capitals. Must-sees on any visitor's itinerary include the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the world's only floating flower market. Rent a bike and join thousands of locals navigating Amsterdam's labyrinthine streets, or just take in the sights on foot. For an unusual and memorable alternative to hotels, consider staying in a houseboat.

Don't miss

• Anne Frank House
• Central Library (Openbare Bibliotheek)
• Rijksmuseum

https://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Destinations-cTop-g1

8 Female Skaters That Changed History

8 Female Skaters That Changed History

Patti McGee

Patti was doing a handstand on a skateboard on the cover of LIFE magazine in May 1965 long before bra burning and protests outside the Washington Monument.

Patti was the first woman to become a pro skateboarder, after winning the Women’s National Skateboard Championship. She was sponsored by HOBIE skateboards and demonstrated her 360s on them around the world.

By the time Tony Alva and Stacy Peralta were ripping around SoCal, Patti had quit skateboarding altogether to become a turquoise miner in Nevada and later a leathersmith. But her early exposure and talent paved the way for future generation of female riders. Photo: Skateboarder Magazine via Mpora

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Peggy Oki

Remember the Z-Boys crew of the 1970s… They were all boys, right? Wrong. Peggy Oki was the only female on the original Zephyr skateboard team – and she still skates today, well into her fifties!

But it wasn’t smooth riding, even among her own sex. “Some of the girls didn’t like the fact that I skated like a guy, so they protested me to the judges and one of the judges said I skated better than some of the guys.” Photo via Peggy Oki

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Cara-Beth Burnside

Cara-Beth burst onto the skate scene in 1989, when she was featured on the cover of Thrasher magazine, dressed in pink and rocking a ponytail, while busting out of a vert ramp.

After a career as a pro snowboarder (she was part of the first ever US Olympic snowboard team back in 1998), Burnside went on to convince ESPN to host a girls demo stand at the 2002 X-Games.

This was a huge step forward for women’s skating, as the year after saw the first X-Games women’s vert event. By 2005, the prize money for men and women was equal.

To top it all off, she was the first women to have a signature skate shoe. How rad is that!Photo: Transworld Business via Mpora

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Elissa Steamer

I remember playing Tony Hawk Pro Skater and there only being one female character to choose from. She was Elissa Steamer.

Back in the early 90s, Elissa smashed through a predominantly male-dominated scene with her part in Toy Machine’s 1996 video, Welcome To Hell. There were other female riders around, but Elissa was the first female skater to be shown as equal to her male counterparts.

However it wasn’t until 1998 when she won the Slam City Jam women’s division – and finally went pro – that she began to make a name for herself worldwide with her individual, dope style.

Need proof? Just check out her part in Jump Off A Building! Photo: Mpora

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Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins

Lyn-Z was never the best girl in grom skate comps, she explains in an interview with Cooler, but she worked hard and went on to become the first female to land a McTwist 540 in a skate comp.

Growing up San Diego meant she was skating alongside Tony Hawk from a young age. Aged 15, she became the first female to skate the DC Mega Ramp and the second youngest to ever win an X-Games gold medal.

What’s rad is she doesn’t limit herself to one discipline. She skates verts, bowl, street and mega ramp – and used to compete in snowboard comps on the side. With eight X-Games medals under her belt, she’s without a doubt one of the best female skaters of all time.Photo: Jaesen Kanter via Mpora

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Vanessa Torres

“Just 21, [Torres] is known as the bad girl of skateboarding. The table-flipping, golf-cart-stealing, cigarette-smoking, trash-talking, school-quitting, home-leaving, contest-winning kind of outlaw who can board-slide a knob-welded rail,” said her local newspaper The Orange County Register in 2007.

Vanessa was super talented from a young age. Balancing school and skating got to be too much, so she quit when she was 17 and moved to Southern California.

Before long she had won the very first Skate Street event at the X-Games and joined Lyn-Z and Elissa as skate video game characters! Photo: ASA Entertainment via Mpora

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Lucy Adams

For British female skaters, it’s Lucy Adams that instantly comes to mind when you think of influential women in skating.

She’s been at the top of the British skate scene since 2009, winning the UK Skateboard Champs and Girls UK Skate Jam numerous times.

Now she runs running skate coach sessions for girls as well as older women to get involved and not be intimidated by skate parks! Photo: Lex Kembery via Mpora

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Hillary Thompson

Hillary is one of the world’s most predominant transsexual skateboarders.

Assigned male at birth, at 19, Hillary began taking hormones as part of her physical transition. Hilary was skating long before she began the transition, and the increase of oestrogen in her hormones has meant a decline in muscle mass. So Hillary said she had to relearn tricks, such as kickflips and really high ollies, to adapt to that.

Even in a community as rad as skateboarding, transphobia still exists. Which is why it’s great that Hillary is out there, unafraid to be herself. Photo: Jenkem via Mpora

http://www.womenyoushouldknow.net/8-female-skaters-changed-history/

Who is the All Time Greatest Female Athlete?

Most lists of the greatest athletes of all time tend to be dominated by male athletes, though there have been many female athletes who have excelled in their sport and had a significant impact on their sport.

There have been several lists of great females athletes, and any reliable list should have Babe Didrickson Zaharias and Lottie Dod at or near the top. These two were once named by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's most versatile female competitors. Athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee is also found at the top of these lists, and may be the greatest modern greatest female athlete.

Here are some details of top female athlete lists that have been published.

• Sports Illustrated list of the Top 118 Female Athletes - published in 2000, top of this list is Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Babe Didrikson Zaharias.
• ESPN list of the top 40 female athletes of the past 40 years from June 2012 had US Soccer player Mia Hamm leading from Martina Navratilova then Jackie Joyner-Kersee.

• Bleacher Report list of the Top 50 female athletes ever, with Jackie Joyner-Kersee top followed by mulit-sport athlete Babe Didrikson Zaharias.
• The ESPN SportsCentury program in 1999 created a list of the Top 100 Athletes of the 20th Century(which was limited to North American athletes), which included eight females; Babe Zaharias (ranked 10th), Martina Navratilova, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Wilma Rudolph, Chris Evert, Billie Jean King, Althea Gibson, Bonnie Blair.

Some of the Greatest Female Athletes

Here is a list of some of the top 'greatest female athletes' the world has ever seen, sourced from the above lists and others. If you have someone else to suggest, let me know by commenting below.

name	sport	country	notes
Babe Didrickson Zaharias	track & field, golf, basketball.	USA	At the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, she won gold in both the 80-meter hurdles and javelin throw, and took silver in the high jump. She won the British Ladies' Amateur golf tournament. She was the first (and still the only) woman in history to make the cut in a regular PGA Tour event. She achieved All-American status in basketball
Lottie Dod	tennis, hockey, archery, golf	UK	At age 15, she became the youngest woman ever to win the Wimbledon Ladies' Singles Championship, and went on to win it 4 more times. Played field hockey for England national two years after taking up the sport. She won the British Ladies' Amateur golf tournament in 1904. Won the silver medal in archery at the 1908 Olympics in London.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee	track & field	USA	4-time Olympian and 6-time Olympic medalist who twice won gold in the Heptathlon. Sports Illustrated voted her the greatest female athlete of the 20th century.
Fanny Blankers-Koen	track & field	The Netherlands	sprinter and hurdler who won 4 gold medals in the 1948 London Olympics. In the post-war years she set or equalled 12 world records in events as diverse as the long jump, the high jump, sprint and hurdling events and the Pentathlon. In 1999 the IAAF voted her the greatest female athlete of the 20th century.
Clara Hughes	cycling / speed skating	Canada	a 6-time Olympian and the only person (man or woman) to win multiple medals in both summer and winter Olympics
Mia Hamm	Soccer	USA	She appeared in the first four Women's World Cups (winning two of them). She also won gold in the 1996 and 2004 Summer Olympics. She has 158 career goals in international competition, more than any other man or woman. Was also named Women's FIFA World Player of the Year the first two times the award was issued
Larissa Latynina	Gymnastics	Soviet Union	gymnast who won a total of 18 Olympic Games medals (9 of them gold)
Martina Navratilova	tennis	Czech / USA	player with the best winning record (man or woman) in tennis history.
Billie Jean King	tennis	USA	Won 12 Grand Slam singles titles, with a career Grand Slam. Oldest woman to win a singles tournament at age 39. Famously won a "Battle of the Sexes" match, against Bobby Riggs in straight sets in 1973.
Wilma Rudolph	Track & Field		In the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome Rudolph became the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field during a single Olympic Games.

http://www.topendsports.com/world/lists/greatest-all-time/women.htm

5 Most Iconic Athletes In The History Of Sports

5 Most Iconic Athletes In The History Of Sports

5. Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Jacqueline Joyner-Kersee, one of the best female track and field athletes ever, won 3 gold medals, 1 silver medal and 2 bronze Olympic medals at four different Olympic Games, and was voted the “greatest female athlete of the 20th century” just ahead of Babe Didrikson Zaharias.

4. Deion Sanders

Known for his blinding speed and quickness, and other athletic abilities such as extreme agility, great balance, and body control, he was the best defensive player and the best cover cornerback in the NFL’s history. Accomplished in three sports, he played nine seasons of professional baseball where he became the only person to play in the Super Bowl and the World Series.

3. Tiger Woods

Golf may not be as physically challenging as other sports, but it requires a high degree of skill which Tiger Woods apparently has. Born Eldrick Tont Woods, Tiger is one of the most successful golfers of all time. He was also cited as the highest paid athlete for several years according to Forbes magazine. His record-breaking performance came in the 1997 Masters, when he first reached the number one position in the world’s rankings, the youngest person ever to do so.

2. Roger Federer

Considered by tennis critics and former and current players to be the “greatest tennis player of all time”, Federer owns several world records. He won 17 Grand Slam titles, with 5 of them all-time records and reached the Wimbledon finals 8 times.

1. Michael Jordan

Considered “the greatest athlete ever,” Jordan dominated the world of basketball during his prime. Having some the most exciting game play in NBA history, his impact spans generations and he has become somewhat of a cultural icon and legend.

http://list25.com/25-most-iconic-athletes-in-the-history-of-sports/5/

List of Edible Flowers

List of Edible Flowers

This is a list of edible flowers.

Caution: Other parts than the flowers of the plants mentioned in this list may be poisonous.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries.

Scientific name	Flavor	Color	Common name
Abelmoschus esculentus	Vegetal	Medium-yellow	Okra
Allium schoenoprasum	Onion	Lavender-pink	Chives
Althaea	Vegetal	White, pink, red	Marshmallow plant
Anethum graveolens	Herbal	Yellowish-green	Dill
Antirrhinum majus	Bitter	Wide range	Snapdragon
Anthriscus cerefolium	Herbal	White	Chervil
Bellis perennis	Mildly bitter	Pink	Daisy
Borago officinalis	Anise	Lilac	[1] Starflower
Brassica oleracea	Spicy	Green	Cabbage, etc.
Calendula officinalis	Slightly bitter	Yellow, orange	Marigold
Centaurea cyanus	Vegetal	White, pink, blue	Cornflower
Chrysanthemum	Strong	Wide range	Chrysanthemum
Cichorium intybus	Herbal	Blue	Chicory
Cucurbita pepo	Vegetal	Yellow	[2] Squash, etc.
Dianthus	Sweet clove	Wide range	Carnation
Eruca sativa	Spicy	White	Arugula
Foeniculum vulgare	Mildly anise	Yellow-green	Fennel
Galium odoratum	Sweet, nutty, vanilla	White	Woodruff, etc.
Helianthus annuus	Varies	Yellow	Sunflower
Hemerocallis	Vegetal, sweet	Wide range	[3] Daylily
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis	Mildly citrus	Rose, red	Chinese hibiscus
Lavandula	Sweet, perfumed	Lavender	Lavender, etc.
Levisticum officinale	Celery	White	Lovage
Lonicera japonica	Sweet	White to pale yellow	Japanese honeysuckle
Malus	Floral	White to pink	Apple, etc.
Matricaria recutita	Sweet apple	White	Camomile
Mentha	Minty	Purple	Mint, etc.
Monarda didyma	Minty, sweet, hot	Wide range	Bergamot, etc.
Ocimum basilicum	Herbal	White, lavender	Basil
Passiflora	Vegetal	Purple	Passion flower
Pelargonium	Varies	Wide range	Geranium
Phaseolus vulgaris	Vegetal	Purple	Common bean
Rosa	Perfumed	Wide range	Rose
Rosmarinus officinalis	Herbal	Blue	Rosemary
Salvia elegans	Sweet, fruity	Red	Pineapple sage
Salvia officinalis	Herbal	Purple-blue	Common sage
Sambucus canadensis	Sweet	White	American elderberry
Syringa vulgaris	Varies	Lavender	Lilac
Tagetes patula	Bitter	Yellow, orange	French marigold
Tagetes tenuifolia	Spicy, herbal	Yellow	French marigold
Taraxacum officinale	Sweet, honey-like	Yellow	Common dandelion
Thymus	Herbal	White	Thyme
Tilia	Honey-like	White	Linden, etc.
Trifolium pratense	Sweet	Red	Red clover
Tropaeolum majus	Spicy, peppery	Wide range	Indian cress, etc.
Tulipa	Vegetal	Wide range	Tulip
Viola odorata	Sweet, perfumed	Purple, white	Common violet
Viola tricolor	Wintergreen	Purple and yellow	Heart's ease, etc.
Viola × wittrockiana	Vegetal	Wide range	Pansy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_edible_flowers