Can you give examples of the top conflicts for stories?

Sure. One example is when two mean girl groups fight over who gets to be the 'queen bee' of the school. They'll spread nasty rumors about each other and try to turn other students against their rivals. Another is when a mean girl is jealous of a nice girl's relationship with a popular boy. So she'll try to break them up by lying to both of them.

Sure. In 'Pride and Prejudice', the conflict between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy is quite interesting. Their initial pride and prejudice towards each other create a lot of tension. Elizabeth misjudges Darcy due to his haughty appearance, and Darcy has his own biases against Elizabeth's family. Their relationship is full of misunderstandings and this interpersonal conflict is a big part of what makes the story so engaging.

Sure. For man vs. man conflict, in 'Romeo and Juliet', the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets is a classic example. The two families' hatred for each other creates many problems for Romeo and Juliet. For man vs. nature, in 'The Old Man and the Sea', the old man has to struggle against the sea and the marlin. He endures the harsh conditions of the ocean to catch the fish. For man vs. self, in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Dr. Jekyll battles his inner evil as he transforms into Mr. Hyde.

I'm not sure which specific top 10 flash stories you are referring to. However, some typical flash story examples could involve a character who makes a life - changing decision in a split second. For example, a man standing on a bridge, about to jump, but then he sees a beautiful sunset and decides to give life another chance. Or a story about a thief who steals a wallet but then has a change of heart when he sees a picture of a family inside. There could also be a flash story about a scientist who makes a groundbreaking discovery by accident.

Sure. The O. J. Simpson trial was a top justice story. It was highly publicized and had a lot of elements of drama, from the evidence presented to the legal strategies employed. Another example is the Watergate scandal and the subsequent legal proceedings, which had a major impact on American politics and the concept of justice.

Yes. There might have been cases of bank robberies that were highly publicized in 1967. Bank robbers with elaborate plans and daring heists would attract a lot of media attention.

There are several examples. For instance, a story about a tagged shark that was tracked for a long distance. This gives insights into their movement and behavior. Another top story could be about a shark that was found in an unexpected location, far from its known habitat. It could indicate changes in the ocean environment or the shark's own exploration. Also, there are stories about shark - human interactions that are positive, such as local fishermen working with conservationists to protect sharks in their area.

Sure. The story of Steve Jobs is one. He started in a garage (bottom) with his first computer ideas, and then built Apple into one of the most valuable companies in the world (top).

Suppose 'it' is a sports news site. Then the top stories might be about a major football tournament, like the final match results, the performance of star players, and any controversies that occurred during the games. Another example could be if 'it' was a fashion blog, then top stories might be about the new collections of famous designers and emerging fashion trends on the runway.

Sure. One example is Malala Yousafzai. Her story of standing up for girls' education in the face of the Taliban is a top story. She was shot for her activism but continued to fight, and now she is an international symbol of female empowerment.