Interesting

The term “Stockholm syndrome” has been thrown around in popular culture for years, but what does it really mean? As it turns out, Stockholm syndrome, and many other syndromes named after major cities across the globe, originated from a real event that left both experts and the public baffled.Although Stockholm syndrome can happen anywhere, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-is-havana-syndrome-fbi-investigates-strange-illness/patrick-thornton">other syndromes</a> such as Jerusalem syndrome and Florence syndrome only occur in their respective city. Individuals can experience intense emotional reactions to art, have a religious experience, or enter into a state of psychosis all because of the city they're visiting.In the list below, we'll go into the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/us-cities-renamed/tracey-graham"> history and theories </a>surrounding the most well-known city-named syndromes of all time and the theories surrounding them.

Syndromes Named After Cities From Around The World

General

City Named Syndromes

Patrick Thornton

Planet Earth is BIG! Get out there, take a look, and experience what cities and people all over the world have to offer.

Around the World

Whoa Facts

Cities are, of course, a major part of a nation’s sense of self, and this is particularly true of large urban centers. Locales like London, Rome, and Tokyo loom large in the public imagination, drawing millions of visitors each year. Those who visit such cities often enjoy learning more about the places and things they encounter.&nbsp;While some unusual facts about major cities are well-known, hidden histories and surprising bits of trivia often lie off the beaten path. We now take a closer look at some of the most fascinating facts about many of the world’s noteworthy cities, to gain a fuller understanding of just how unique they are.

Surprising Facts About Big Cities Around The World

City/Town

Unusual Facts About Major Cities We Just Learned

Thomas West

Halloween

It's that time of year again. Get out the costumes, carve up the pumpkins, and stock up on candy - it's Halloween!&nbsp;Every year, shelves and Amazon vans alike are stuffed with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-halloween-candy">America's favorite candies</a> - from Reese's to Skittles to Sour Patch Kids. So which candy will you stock up on this year?&nbsp;Whether you're shopping in person or online,&nbsp;you'll want to make sure you know what candy is most popular in the state you live in. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.candystore.com/blog/facts-trivia/halloween-candy-map-popular/">Candystore.com</a> does an excellent job rounding up which candies sold the best in all 50 states (plus Washington, DC). For more than 14 years, the website has crunched the numbers&nbsp;and compiled a list of each state's favorite candy.The "favorite" candy is defined as the candy that sold the most, in pounds, in the months leading up to Halloween. Here you'll find a list of the favorite Halloween candy by&nbsp;state in an easy-to-follow alphabetical format.

What Halloween Candy Sells The Most In Every State?

Chrissy Rose

Best TV

Not everyone comes from one or lives in a small town, but TV shows about small towns permeate our networks. If you think about it, shows like&nbsp;The Simpsons&nbsp;are as much about a small town as they are about an average yellow American family. Because of our fascination with small towns and the strange and interesting people who live in them, small-town USA has been a major player in many of our favorite television series across the years.The best thing about a good TV show featuring a small town is that it can be of any genre imaginable. Whether your interests stray towards horror/romance with shows like&nbsp;True Blood&nbsp;featuring vampires in a small town in Louisiana or you prefer the more grounded comedies like&nbsp;Parks and Recreation, there are plenty of amazing series to enjoy.For more recommendations, browse this list of great small town shows vote up the series set&nbsp;small towns that are your favorites. And, if you love these shows, be sure to check out our list of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-small-town-movies/ranker-film">small town movies</a>.

The Greatest TV Shows About Small Towns

TV Program

The Best TV Shows About Small Towns, Ranked by Votes

Ranker TV

Since the dawn of civilization, a lot of important things have happened. Here are lists of about the many winding routes we took to get where we are today.

Historical Contexts

Attractions

The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/egypt-pyramid-facts/thomas-west">Great Pyramid of Giza</a>. The Great Wall of China. The Parthenon. The Eiffel Tower. Stonehenge. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/history-monument-ancient-facts/thomas-west">Great structures</a> capture our imagination and give us a lasting collective heritage. (They also provide the backdrop to innumerable selfies.)&nbsp;But while they may last for centuries, these familiar objects have widely divergent building times. Some take decades to erect, others just a few years. Still others have been slowly created over centuries. Here are some of the world's most <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/ancient-landmark-facts/lauren-glen">famous landmarks</a>, along with the time it took to make them a reality.&lt;script&gt;!function(n){if(!window.cnx){window.cnx={},window.cnx.cmd=[];var t=n.createElement('iframe');t.src='javascript:false'; t.display='none',t.onload=function(){var n=t.contentWindow.document,c=n.createElement('script');c.src='//cd.connatix.com/connatix.player.js?cid=1ffe6829-eb53-11e9-b4d2-06948452ae1a',c.setAttribute('async','1'),c.setAttribute('type','text/javascript'),n.body.appendChild(c)},n.head.appendChild(t)}}(document);&lt;/script&gt;&lt;script id="b40ffd6a8aa4438bb1fd7cf549f2d614"&gt;(new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=32f7736f-b452-46cc-b94b-516ed3e390fe&amp;cid=1ffe6829-eb53-11e9-b4d2-06948452ae1a'; &nbsp;cnx.cmd.push(function() { &nbsp; &nbsp;cnx({ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;playerId: "32f7736f-b452-46cc-b94b-516ed3e390fe", &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;mediaId: "47dd6602-aba0-474f-a4f0-0c34b747ca78" &nbsp; &nbsp;}).render("b40ffd6a8aa4438bb1fd7cf549f2d614"); &nbsp;});&lt;/script&gt;

How Long 11 Famous Landmarks Took To Build

Location

Gordon Cameron

Though the U.S. is not even 250 years old, history textbooks already must omit a great deal. Here are in-depth looks at a few of the most fascinating and less flattering events and scenes that took place on American soil.

America's Forgotten History

US History

From the early inhabitants of the original 13 colonies, to the pioneers who moved West and South as America expanded, there was one common problem when it came to establishing new settlements: What would they name their city?Some US cities and towns were named after a founder, a nearby geological feature, or a place the settlers had come from, but <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-american-small-towns/noah-henry">others</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-american-town-names/laura-allan">had very unusual names.</a>And the city or town could end up being renamed, sometimes multiple times. Here are the stories about how some US cities got their original monikers, and the reason(s) why the name ended up being changed.&lt;script&gt;!function(n){if(!window.cnx){window.cnx={},window.cnx.cmd=[];var t=n.createElement('iframe');t.src='javascript:false'; t.display='none',t.onload=function(){var n=t.contentWindow.document,c=n.createElement('script');c.src='//cd.connatix.com/connatix.player.js?cid=1ffe6829-eb53-11e9-b4d2-06948452ae1a',c.setAttribute('async','1'),c.setAttribute('type','text/javascript'),n.body.appendChild(c)},n.head.appendChild(t)}}(document);&lt;/script&gt;&lt;script id="6a1c067ff01d494e88d2b24e930d2d2c"&gt;(new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=32f7736f-b452-46cc-b94b-516ed3e390fe&amp;cid=1ffe6829-eb53-11e9-b4d2-06948452ae1a'; &nbsp;cnx.cmd.push(function() { &nbsp; &nbsp;cnx({ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;playerId: "32f7736f-b452-46cc-b94b-516ed3e390fe", &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;mediaId: "dd8410b3-7f59-43b5-b408-ee8fae9cc8b1" &nbsp; &nbsp;}).render("6a1c067ff01d494e88d2b24e930d2d2c"); &nbsp;});&lt;/script&gt;

US Cities That Changed Their Names, And The Surprising Reasons Why

US Cities That Changed Their Names

TGWrites

Social Media & Texts

Airports were way different before 9/11 and some of us can't even fathom it! What do you mean there was no security and you were able to just walk on the plane? Insane. Do you remember these good old days?&nbsp;

Frequent Flyers Are Sharing What Airports Were Like Before 9/11 And Some Of Us Don't Understand

lucirose

50 states, 50 unique personalities, 1 country (with an identity crisis). This is America!

United States of Mind

Weird History

Car accidents are a common occurrence in the United States. In 2020 alone there were over <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.forbes.com/advisor/legal/car-accident-statistics/">5,250,000 reported collisions</a> and over 35,000 of those were fatal. Regardless of whether they're due to negligence, intoxication, or poor road conditions, it's suffice to say <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.healthline.com/health/leading-causes-of-death#accidents">motor vehicle accidents</a> are one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Yet, when driving across the country's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2017/hm16.cfm">4.19 million miles</a> of road, you are bound to run into terrible drivers who have zero regard for the statistics.&nbsp;Yep, bad drivers are everywhere. Whether your driving through downtown Los Angeles on the permanently-congested I-10,&nbsp; driving through mountain passes in the Pacific Northwest, or perhaps taking barren, yet historic routes across country, you will undoubtedly run across at least one driver who will cause you immediate road rage – if not an accident. It doesn't matter if the drivers are reckless, or simply clueless, because a “bad driver” is a “bad driver”. We all know every state has bad drivers, but which states have the absolute worst?

Which States Have The Worst Drivers?

US State

Brenden Donnelly

In the middle of the ocean, no one can hear you scream. 

Out to Sea

Sematary Shift

It's no shock that bodies of water can be terrifying. High swells can take down ships in storms. Ocean creatures can bite or sting swimmers. Giant squids are a thing (do we need to say more?).But there are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/spooky-lake-tahoe-stories/patrick-thornton">specific lakes</a> and seas that have a reputation for even more menacing reasons. From shipwrecked sailors haunting the decks of ships to drowned brides on their way to their wedding, these bodies of water are rumored to harbor dark histories and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/haunted-lakes-america/christina-chilin">supernatural tales</a>.&nbsp;And some of these pools tend to have a much higher death rate than your run-of-the-mill lake.&nbsp;So what do you think – would you visit any of these creepy seas, lakes, or pools? Or are you content staying on dry land?

The Creepiest Bodies Of Water From Around The World

Emily Mast

No two US states are alike - which is both good and bad. There are states with beaches, states with mountains, states with nothing but plains for miles and miles and miles… But that's are just physical geography. States are defined by people, institutions, events, and a host of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/states-bad-vibes/melissa-sartore">other happenings </a>within their borders - some of which is just kind of embarrassing.Numerous states across the US make headlines a lot, others you <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/which-states-have-the-most-unfair-reputation-/mel-judson">rarely hear</a> about. Even for the latter, when you do catch wind of something gone on in a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/states-you-do-not-want-to-visit/linda-meyers">relatively quiet state</a>, it's very often not the result of a pride-worthy development.&nbsp;So, with all of that in mind- which states are the most embarrassing? Embarrassing to you, to the country, to the world and, perhaps most importantly, are actually super embarrassing to themselves? All of the above? You decide.&nbsp;

Which US States Are The Most Embarrassing?

Melissa Sartore

Pokemon Nicknames

There are unlimited ideas for Silvally nicknames, but which ones are the best? Introduced in the seventh generation, Silvally is a Normal type Legendary Pokémon that evolves from Type: Null. Once it finds a partner it trusts, Type: Null destroys its own control mask to become Silvally. It reverts to its natural, wild temperament, but it is nonetheless loyal to its Trainer, and it will even risk its own life in its partner's defense.What’s your favorite Silvally nickname? Chimera is a simple but effective name for this hybrid Pokémon. You can also go for the official Japanese name, Silvady. If neither of those appeal, there's plenty more options on this list including Fang.Vote up all the best Silvally nicknames, and be sure to add your own creative nicknames for other aspiring Pokémon masters to use! Don't be afraid to get creative!

The Best Nicknames for Silvally

Amusement Park

The 20+ Best Nicknames For Silvally, Ranked

Ranker Pokemon

There are so many nicknames that come to mind for Mightyena, but which ones are the best? First introduced in Gen III, Mightyena is a Pokémon that resembles a hyena crossed with a big dog - maybe a German Shepherd or Kelpie. Its name is a portmanteau of mighty and hyena.What's your favorite nickname for this good boy or good girl? You can go with an official international name like the Japanese Graena or French Grahyéna. Cronch and Chomp bring to mind Mightyena's formidable jaws and bite power. Gloom and Shadow are reminders of Mightyena's Dark typing.Vote up the best names for this formidable Pokémon. If you want, you can add your own ideas to the collection for other Trainers to use in their journey. If you do go that route, try to incorporate Mightyena's core traits like being loyal and powerful. Good luck!

The Best Nicknames for Mightyena

The 25 Best Nicknames For Mightyena, Ranked

Ranking the best, funniest, most clever names to give your Generation 1 Pokemon.

Nicknames for Gen 1 Pokemon

Animated

There is a ton of potential when it comes to good nicknames for Poliwrath, but which ones are the best? Introduced in the first generation, Poliwrath is a dual-type Water/Fighting Pokémon that is one of Poliwag's final forms, the other being Politoed. This Pokémon could make any bodybuilder jealous, boasting zero percent body-fat on its muscular body.What’s your favorite Poliwrath nickname? Punch and Boxer are great reminders of Poliwrath's Fighting typing while Navy or Swimmer hint at its Water typing. If those don't work, try Nyorobon, the official Japanese name.Vote up all the names you think are fitting for a Pokémon like Poliwrath, and be sure to add your own creative nicknames for other aspiring Pokémon masters to use! If you end up coming up with your own original name, just remember that Poliwrath is both a world class swimmer and world class fighter, so think accordingly!

The Best Nicknames for Poliwrath

The 30+ Best Nicknames For Poliwrath, Ranked

Entertainment

There is a ton of potential when it comes to good nicknames for Latias, but which ones are the best? Introduced in Generation III, Latias is a dual-type Dragon/Psychic Legendary Pokémon with a birdlike body stylized after a plane. It is highly intelligent and can even understand human speech.What’s your favorite Latias nickname? Of course, Boeing or 747 are sleek references to planes. Swift or Wings would make you picture Latias soaring through the sky. If those aren't your style, something simple like Cherry would do the trick.Vote up all the names you think are fitting for a Pokémon like Latias, and be sure to add your own creative nicknames for other aspiring Pokémon masters to use! If you end up coming up with your own original name, just remember that Latias is an elegant and smart Pokémon that deserves the same caliber name. Good luck!

The Best Nicknames for Latias

The 30+ Best Nicknames For Latias, Ranked

There are so many ways to name your Delphox, but which nicknames are the best. The final form of Gen VI starter Fennekin, Delphox is a dual Fire/Psychic type that carries a stick that it uses like a magic wand.What’s your favorite Fennekin nickname? McCloud and Kurama hint at some famous foxes - Fox McCloud and Naruto respectively. Mystique and Hermione are great if you want to bring more attention to its Psychic typing. If all else fails, you can use the official Japanese name of Mahoxy.Vote up all the names you think are fitting for a Pokémon like Delphox, and be sure to add your own creative nicknames for other aspiring Pokémon masters to use! If you end up coming up with your own original name, try to think about kitsune, magical Japanese foxes, as inspiration. Good luck!

The Best Nicknames for Delphox

The 40+ Best Nicknames For Delphox, Ranked

Pokemon

There is a ton of potential when it comes to good nicknames for Sandslash, but which ones are the best? Introduced in the very first generation, Sandslash is a Ground Pokémon that resembles a hedgehog. Similar to those animals, Sandslash can curl into a large ball, which allows it to roll to attack or escape, protect itself from heatstroke, and guard its belly.What’s your favorite Sandslash nickname? Sonic and Tails are references to everyone's favorite animated hedgehogs. You could also just go with something cute like Sandy. If all else fails, try the official Japanese name - Sandpan.Vote up the names you think are the best for Sandslash. If you're feeling up for it, go ahead and add your own creative nicknames for other Trainers to take advantage of. If you need inspiration, maybe look up pangolins, porcupines, and echidnas because those are some other animals that influenced the design of this Pokémon.

The Best Nicknames for Sandslash

The 30+ Best Nicknames For Sandslash, Ranked

Places and Travel lists at Ranker provide the best rankings of places to visit, interesting travel destinations, and popular attractions voted on by 1000s of travel fans.

Places & Travel lists on Ranker

Best Rankings of Places to Visit, Interesting Travel Destinations and Popular Attractions

Places/Travel

Nashville

Charlotte

Montreal

Rose Bowl

Ohio Stadium

Michigan Stadium

Italy

Greece

Iceland

New Jersey

Mississippi

Alabama

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Let's face it: some places are less desirable to live than others, especially in the United States. With a lot of people migrating towards major metropolitan cities, it makes states that don't have either a big city or are rural not desirable places to live. Weather also plays a big part in figuring out where the worst place to live is. Would you rather be living in the freezing cold with snow potentially coming down as late as April or would you rather be living it up on the beach all year round. All of these important factors go into deciding which of these places is the worst place to live in America. There are some US states on this list that are noticeable punching bags. For example, New Jersey, Ohio and Mississippi on here. Likewise with cold weather states like Minnesota and overly hot desert land like in Nevada. If the weather is too extreme in one direction or another, the state is likely to be on this list. The same goes for lesser populated states like North Dakota, South Dakota and Idaho.Ultimately, it's up to you to decide where is the worst place to live in the U.S. and which states in the USA are the most horrible. Each place may have its merits and demerits, but one place has to be the worst place to live and it's on you to decide. Make your voice heard on this list of the worst states to live in.

California

The Worst Places to Live in The U.S.

Worst Places To Live In The U.S. | List of Worst States

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The most beautiful, stunning, unforgettable cities, beaches, and attractions at the world that should be at the very top of your Must-See list.

Dream Destinations

The Travel Bug

Travel

There's nothing like traveling and seeing the world to broaden your horizons and the countries on this list are the most beautiful places in the world. Vote up the most gorgeous destinations below or add a beautiful country to visit if it isn't already listed. This list should encourage you to travel and see some of these gorgeous landscapes for yourself. The pictures of beautiful countries below are incredible, but nothing beats seeing these locations in person.Many people love Italy because of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-magical-cities-in-the-world/island-hopper-dan">magical cities</a> of Rome, Venice, Florence, and the spectacular Amalfi Coast. Breathtaking scenes are everywhere! What factors go into considering the most beautiful countries in the world? Certainly, many of these gorgeous countries are home to the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-most-beautiful-natural-wonders-in-the-world">most beautiful natural wonders in the world</a>, along with the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-most-beautiful-buildings-around-the-world">most beautiful buildings</a>. It's hard to argue, for example, with Australia as a popular travel destination, given the extraordinary natural wonders it is home to.What do you believe is the prettiest country? Time to vote and rerank the top most beautiful countries in the world below.

Austria

The Most Beautiful Countries In The World

Country

Most Beautiful Countries In The World

College Football Is Life

The best college football stadiums are those football fields on college campuses that are the most loved by fans of the home team and most feared by rival fans. Hosting in excess of 100,000 fans per game each Saturday in the fall, these are the biggest, most popular and absolute best stadiums college football has to offer.It's hard not to name the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/largest-college-football-stadiums-in-the-united-states/world-stadiums?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">biggest stadium in America</a>, and the third-largest in the world, as among the elite. Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, home to the winningest team in college football history, the Michigan Wolverines, remains the gold standard for college football stadiums. Following in terms of biggest capacity, Beaver Stadium, where the Penn State Nittany Lions call home, and Neyland Stadium, home field of the Tennessee Volunteers follow with each hosting over 102,000-plus when at full capacity. But there are plenty of other absolutely fabulous stadiums across the country for college football fans. Bryant-Denny Stadium, home of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Tiger Stadium, where the LSU Tigers compete, Kyle Field, home to the Texas A&amp;M Aggies and Notre Dame Stadium, the mothership of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are all favorites for fans of the home team and numerous others around the country and world.So, whether you prefer the world record crowds packing The Big House or the history and charm of the Rose Bowl, if you're a true college football fan, you owe it to yourself to experience a game in these best college football stadiums. Vote for your favorites below then go vote for the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-nfl-stadiums/sportsyeah" target="_blank">best NFL stadiums</a> and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-college-basketball-arenas/sportsyeah" target="_blank">best college basketball arenas</a> too!

The Best College Football Stadiums

Blake Edwards

Lists about America's pastime, including rankings of MLB players by every position. 

Play Ball!

Cities that should have a baseball team include the large metropolitan areas in the United States and Canada that are currently lacking a Major League Baseball team but certainly could make a good case as to why they deserve one. Currently, the MLB fields 30 teams and attracts an average of more than 30,000 fans per game, second only to attendance of the National Football League. With a draw like that, it only makes sense to bring America's pastime to other big cities across North America.Many of these cities have baseball teams currently, home to minor league teams, but as of the 2012 season, none of these areas enjoy a MLB team. Columbus for instance has the Clippers in the International League. Indianapolis also has an International League team with the Indians. The Portland Sea Dogs play in the Eastern League while the Oklahoma City RedHawks play in the Pacific Coast League. All of these cities have baseball teams, but there's a certain bit that is left desired between having a minor league team and one in the big leagues of the MLB.But even worse than having a minor league baseball team is not having one at all. Some formerly were home to MLB teams only to see the team move to another location for one reason or another. The Montreal Expos are the most recent example of that having been the first MLB franchise outside of the United States and existing from 1969 to 2004. Alas the Expos faced a multitude of issues and relocated, interestingly enough to America's capital, Washington DC.Whether these cities are simply big, deserving American cities like Buffalo, New York, Indianapolis, Indiana, and New Orleans, Louisiana, or worthy cities in Canada like Montreal, Vancouver and Ottawa, each of these metro areas could easily support a Major League Baseball team. Live in a great city that deserves a professional baseball team? Vote for the cities you think deserve an MLB team! Who knows, maybe one of them will be home to the next <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time">greatest baseball player of all time</a>.