[Python-Dev] slightly inconsistent set/list pop behaviour

[Raymond Hettinger]

[Tennessee Leeuwenburg ]
> Now, I know that sets aren't ordered, but...
>
> foo = set([1,2,3,4,5])
> bar = [1,2,3,4,5]
>
> foo.pop() will reliably return 1 
> while bar.pop() will return 5
>
> discuss :)

If that's what you need:
    http://code.activestate.com/recipes/576694/


Raymond