Why 'Top 10' Lists are so Popular

As mentioned by ModernLifeisRubbish, a list why 'Top10' lists are so popular.

1. They are easy to digest

2. They encourage debate

3. They're inherently linkable

4. They will spread and be shared

5. They're easy to write

6. They are insightful and interesting

7. They aid discovery

8. People love statistics

9. Everybody does them

10. They fare particularly well on social news sites