What more amusing than a day at the fun park? 

A Day at the Amusement Park

Places/Travel

Here is a list of the most popular amusement parks that can be found in the US. Theme parks can be great destinations for quick getaways or family vacations. Roller Coaster parks add that bit of excitement your vacation needs. Feel free to comment on the parks you've been to and make your own list using the make your version button. Even though amusements parks are loads of fun, still be careful because there's always the occasional <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-10-most-horrible-amusement-park-accidents/ihateeverything">horrible theme park accident</a> that occurs. The US theme parks can be voted up or down according to preferences.

Legoland California

The Best Amusement Parks In America

Location

The 50+ Best Theme Parks In America, Ranked

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Lists and lists of the things that make each US State unique, from the weirdest laws to the most popular drinks and dog breeds to the shows residents are streaming most on Netflix.

This Is America

Weird

Each American state carries a personality all its own, a set of characteristics that sets it apart from every other member of the union. As with any personality, there are oddities and quirks that come along with it, which may explain some of the weirdest state traditions. Every state boasts at least one custom or practice people from&nbsp;other states simply shake their heads at in confusion and wonder. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/50-bizarre-state-laws/litgoddess" target="_blank">Bizarre state laws</a> and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/50-bizarre-state-laws/litgoddess" target="_blank">outrageous food laws</a> ensure a state&#39;s peculiarities get official notice, but strange state traditions ensure said peculiarities are celebrated.

In most cases, the tradition in question connects to the state in some way. In others, finding a link between the custom and the state is much more difficult. Nevertheless, residents come together to take part in these unusual festivities and celebrate the quirkiness that makes their state unique. In this day and age of divisiveness and division, communities gathering together is a good thing indeed - even if the reasons for such gatherings are a little odd.

The Weirdest State Traditions

General

Donn Saylor

Culture

Who doesn&#39;t have some creepy small town stories? Isolated and insular places can&nbsp;have some of the scariest vibes anywhere. After all, every community is different, and plenty of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-american-small-towns/noah-henry" target="_blank">towns are just plain weird</a>. Maybe it&#39;s a history of xenophobia, or a political dispute institutionalized over the years, or possibly a doomsday cult attempting to summon the apocalypse by sacrificing unsuspecting travelers.

Whatever the case, creepy small towns are everywhere, and this list collects some of the most off-putting&nbsp;for you to remember next time you&#39;re driving back roads late at night.

People Describe The Creepiest Small Towns They've Ever Passed Through

Joesph Langdon

Many people may go to Disneyland or a national park for a vacation, but only the most adventurous will take a chance going to one of the world&#39;s most dangerous places to visit. While plenty of areas in the world are notoriously dangerous due to crime and war, other locations are known for their natural dangers, including volcanoes, deserts, and jungles filled with toxic insects. Visiting these places may not top most people&#39;s bucket lists, and for good reason, because some of these &quot;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-is-extreme-spelunking-and-deep-cave-exploration/cynthia-griffith" target="_blank">extreme</a> tourism&quot; vacation spots have claimed a number of lives. Some are so hazardous, countries have banned people from entering them.

Found in Russia, Africa, South America, and all around the world, dangerous locations are often as beautiful as they are deadly.&nbsp;Everyone knows places like the top of Mount Everest and the middle of Australia&#39;s Outback can be perilous, but plenty of other dangerous locations are not as obvious. Although tour companies often take advantage of a location&#39;s reputation to attract tourists, it&#39;s probably better for people to stay away. When considering an active volcano or freezing mountaintop as a vacation spot, sometimes it&#39;s better to choose Disneyland.&nbsp;

The Most Dangerous Locations That People Have Actually Tried To Visit

Erin McCann

America

Each US state has a motto, words that epitomize the core values and spirit of the people and institutions within its boundaries. Alongside <a href="https://statesymbolsusa.org/categories/state-motto" target="_blank">official mottos</a>, many states have slogans - some that have been officially branded, others that have developed as colloquialisms.

As mottos and slogans have taken shape over the years, they may or may not really represent a state - especially if you ask the individuals who live there. Mottos and slogans are ideals but, as times change, so do beliefs and practices.&nbsp;

As a result, residents&nbsp;in all 50 states who hang out on Reddit decided it was time to rebrand where they live. When given the chance, people chimed in with what it was actually like to live in a state, how they felt about it, and what they believed best represented where they call home.

Take a look and decide for yourself which new mottos really capture what your favorite states are all about.&nbsp;

Updated Mottos For All 50 States That Are Bitingly Insightful

Updated Mottos For All 50 States

Melissa Sartore

Throughout history, quite a few bandits have tiptoed past guards, scaled high walls, and made their way into seemingly inaccessible places. These <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-unsolved-heists/jfergus" target="_blank">famous break-ins</a> in heavily fortified locales lead to an important question: Are these venues as safe and secure as they claim?

Tricksters and heisters manage to&nbsp;sneak into impenetrable spaces&nbsp;for many reasons -&nbsp;whether it&#39;s to abscond in the night with valuable pieces of art, to intrude upon <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/historical-inaccuracies-in-the-crown/setareh-janda" target="_blank">Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace</a> after a night of heavy drinking, or to give NASA scientists a run for their money. That being said, some of these cases are much more clever than others. Read on below to vote up the most artful and intelligent examples of someone actually breaching unassailable buildings, networks, or even military planes.

12 Times Someone Actually Broke Into An Impregnable Place

12 Times Someone Actually Broke Into An Impenetrable Place

Megan Summers

Interesting tidbits and things you should know about everything from the US Constitution to the modern banana industry.

Wow! That's Fascinating

Part of the fun of traveling is stuffing your face with the cuisines and treats of the locals. These lists rank the most delicious, must-try foods wherever you'll be.

Food Around the World

Interesting

As anyone who has ever endured a stay in the surgery ward knows, there are plenty of reasons that hospital visits don&#39;t exactly qualify as destination vacations. Of course, there are always the upsides - like the big window you can peek through to see newborn babies, or the time off from work, or, you know, the pain-relieving&nbsp;pump. But what about the food? As you&#39;ll see in these photos of hospital food around the world, whether or not you get edible meals largely depends on where you stay.

Below you&rsquo;ll get a glimpse into the many different incarnations of hospital food in different countries, ranging from the good to the just plain wrong. Believe it or not, some of the food in hospitals in countries like Japan and Estonia actually looks pretty delicious. Getting your appendix removed might be your ticket to the best meal you&rsquo;ll eat all year.

...Unless you&#39;re in Penarth, UK. Or Poland. Or Hungary. At these unfortunate hospitals, you could be subjected to &quot;appetizing entrees&quot; like minced bologna or mystery meat that looks alarmingly like skinned rodent. So if you&rsquo;re curious to see which countries treat patients with culinary care, and which ones you really want to avoid, these hospital food pictures are for you.

Here's What Hospital Food Looks Like Around the World

City/Town

Ashley Reign

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

Out to Sea

While brilliant lakes and rivers are scattered across the world, the&nbsp;naturally flowing feats of nature that criss-cross the planet Earth are known for being&nbsp;deceiving. Masked behind their scenic landscapes, otherwise beautiful&nbsp;waterways and wells&nbsp;can be the most dangerous bodies of water in the world. On the outside, these lakes can look like natural wonders, but one can never really know what&#39;s lurking within their depths.

Invisible dangers like toxic gas, pits of deadly bacteria, and radioactive waste are all too common ways to perish in strange bodies of water. Sometimes, a water&#39;s dangers are more visible&nbsp;as tourists and locals can see their&nbsp;intensely turbulent waves and currents&nbsp;that&nbsp;will flip, drown, and crush anything that dives in. Mother nature can be both awesome&nbsp;and absolutely terrifying to behold.

The Most Dangerous Bodies Of Water In The World

Crystal Brackett

People describe their weirdest, zaniest, and most upsetting experiences and encounters while on the job.

All in a Day's Work

Strange True Stories

Going to a theme park is a joyous occasion. Working at a theme park, however, is hardly as much fun. Theme park employees&nbsp;on Reddit have seen some serious stuff go down while at work. Their stories will make you seriously reconsider special family vacations to the water park.And if you thought <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-dangerous-theme-park-rides-ever/nathan-gibson" target="_blank">certain carnival&nbsp;rides were scary</a>, you should prepare to learn about&nbsp;the horrible things that can happen at theme parks.

Theme Park Workers Share The Most Disturbing Things They've Ever Experienced On The Job

Theme Park Workers Share The Creepiest Things That Have Ever Happened To Them On The Job

Stefanie Hammond

Things to See Around the World

Lists about those impossibly beautiful, enormous, impenetrable homes and military safehouses all Americans gotsta see while on vacation, because we sure don't have them here.

Castles, Palaces, & Fortresses

List of the most beautiful castles in the world, as ranked by castle and architecture enthusiasts. It’s not that common to come across a castle in your daily life. What once used to be a common structure for royalty,government officials, and the very, very wealthy has now being a rarer place of residence. The castles that still stand today are very often relics from hundreds of years ago. Many castles have become ruins due to lack of funding to rebuild and keep up appearances. The castles that still stand in all their former well-maintained glory are often major tourist attractions, luring in millions of visitors from all over the world.The castles on this list are among the most striking-looking, well-kept castles left standing in the world. These castles have long histories, with some being used as fortresses during wars and battles and others as private residence for the wealthiest families in the world. Some of these castles sit in the midst of water, while others are on top of the hills.What are the most beautiful castles in the world? The castles on this list are prominent attractions in their respective countries,from Japan to France.

Kilkenny Castle

The Most Beautiful Castles in the World

Ranker Travel

There&#39;s not a whole lot happening in rural Kansas, unless of course you&#39;re the Devil. According to some local lore, Hell&#39;s gate is in Kansas. The quiet, 19th century resting ground known as Stull Cemetery might just be one of the world&#39;s <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/super-deep-holes/eric-vega" target="_blank">portals to Hell</a>.

It&#39;s unclear why Satan would claim a small, sleepy rural town about 15 miles from Lawrence as his homebase. He seems like a true city-slicker. Maybe he was just looking to retire or wanted to be left alone (it must certainly be disheartening seeing your name attached to every bad thing that happens, ever). Either way, the town of Stull is said to be home to one of the few churches that <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hellmouths-on-earth/harrison-tenpas" target="_blank">sit on Hell&#39;s mouth</a>. That&#39;s right, Satan&#39;s zip code is truly 666(06).

Places where people have reportedly found <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-gateway-to-hell-stories/luke-y-thompson" target="_blank">real portals to Hell</a> are rare, but Stull Cemetery and the old stone church on its property&nbsp;is one of the most renowned. You don&#39;t get the title of most evil graveyard in America for nothing - you need sizable&nbsp;reports of ghosts, demons, and inexplicable supernatural occurrences. This property has had rumors swirling&nbsp;since the &#39;70s, much to the dismay of the local police force. You&#39;d think that few people are begging to knock on Satan&#39;s door, but when a Kansas church hides a portal to Hell, all hell truly does break loose. 

This is the story of Stull Cemetery &ndash; a quiet, rural cemetery&nbsp;so frightening it had Ariana Grande, one of the most well-traveled pop stars in the world, turn right around. It is a cemetery so mysterious that it&nbsp;was&nbsp;featured on Supernatural. The devil is truly in the details.

A Genuine Portal To Hell Might Be In This Rural Kansas Church

Mariel Loveland

Travel

Action Park was reportedly one of America's deadliest&nbsp;amusement parks. The park opened in 1978 as&nbsp;the brainchild of Eugene Mulvihill, a man&nbsp;considered equal parts P.T. Barnum and Walt Disney. He envisioned a theme park with slightly more thrills,&nbsp;one where the riders &quot;controlled&quot; the action.What he ended up with, though, was a deadly New Jersey amusement and water park, which still lives on in the memories of New Jerseyans and New Yorkers&nbsp;born in the '70s and '80s. Even New Jersey Senator Cory Booker <a href="https://twitter.com/CoryBooker/statuses/372559998900895745" target="_blank">fondly remembers&nbsp;his scrapes and scars</a>&nbsp;from riding the&nbsp;park's Alpine Slide.Nostalgia aside, some dark stuff went down, way beyond run-of-the-mill injuries. Multiple visitors sustained injuries on <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-dangerous-theme-park-rides-ever/nathan-gibson" target="_blank">the park's&nbsp;dangerous attractions</a>.Still, none of the owners or operators ever went to jail for negligence; the park only shuttered in 1996 due to financial woes. We've compiled a list of the most frightening events in the park's 18-year history, a place that remained open 14 years <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/ways-to-die-at-a-water-park/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">after its first accidental death</a> in 1982.

The True Story Of Action Park, New Jersey's Deadliest Theme Park

The True Story of Action Park, New Jersey's Deadliest Theme Park

Collin Flatt

Attractions

A small town in Mexico is home to what are called the&nbsp;screaming mummies, a collection of eerily preserved bodies that are all less than 200 years old. Mummies aren't&nbsp;just from Egypt –examples of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mummies-found-in-real-life/mike-rothschild&nbsp;" target="_blank">mummies have been found around the world</a>. Today, the screaming mummies of Guanajuato can be found in the Museo de las Momias, one of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/strangest-us-museums/amandasedlakhevener" target="_blank">strangest museums in the world</a>. The mummies, who died between the 1830s and 1950s, are on display for tourists drawn by the Guanajuato mummies tour.Were the Guanajuato mummies buried alive? At least one mummy, discovered chewing on her own arm and with a mouth full of blood, was buried before she died. Others died during Mexico’s deadly cholera outbreak of 1833, the same outbreak that killed thousands around the world. Before a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/john-snow-cholera-map/genevieve-carlton&nbsp;" target="_blank">London doctor proved that the&nbsp;disease was caused by infected water</a>, hundreds may have been <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-is-being-buried-alive-like/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">buried alive</a> to stop the spread of cholera.&nbsp;The Mexican mummy museum, which is home to over 100&nbsp;mummies, is both gruesome and fascinating. The preserved bodies of the mummies in the museum, including the world’s smallest mummy –&nbsp;still a fetus when his mother died –&nbsp;are windows into the past.

This Museum Has 111 Eerily Preserved 'Screaming Mummies'

Genevieve Carlton

Some people aren't classy; they're actual walking, talking human garbage. These are their stories.

Garbage People

Gross

Flying on airplanes can be a very stressful situation, but these people make it even more stressful. From smelly bare feet to people leaving trash all over the floor, these pictures prove that human beings are at their worst when traveling on an airplane.

27 Trashy People Who Have Absolutely No Idea How To Behave On Airplanes

Joe Abraham

Cities / Towns

The worst US cities to live in or visit, ranked by hundreds of voters who have had the misfortune to actually go to these places. Anyone can vote on this list of the worst cities in the US, making it a trustworthy way to find out which US cities to avoid. You can even add your own list of the worst cities in the USA to these rankings. Whether you're traveling or looking to move somewhere permanently, these are the US cities to avoid at all costs.

Dumont

The Worst Cities in America to Live in or Visit

Worst Places to Live or Visit in America | US Cities To Avoid

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First settled by humans more than 1,200 years ago, gorgeous Hawaii is so much more than America's 50th state!

Aloha, Hawaii

Although Hawaii consists of well over 100 islands, only&nbsp;eight are considered main&nbsp;islands. One is Niihau, which&nbsp;is privately owned and has a history wildly different from Hawaii&nbsp;as a whole. Niihau is known as the &quot;Forbidden Island,&quot; and access is highly restricted. The family that owns the land reserves the right to evict people, regulating who is allowed to visit. There are also&nbsp;strictly enforced rules for those who live on Niihau - residents can&#39;t partake in illicit substances&nbsp;or alcohol, and they have to follow certain codes with regard to appearance. The small number of people who live on the island don&#39;t pay rent&nbsp;or buy their own food - it&#39;s all supplied by the island&#39;s owners.

Going to the island is easier today than it was in the past; for a little over $400, you can fly above the island in a helicopter and touch down on one of its well-preserved beaches. Though it&#39;s had its fair share of controversy, not unlike the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/who-is-the-heir-to-the-hawaiian-throne-fight/megan-summers" target="_blank">Kingdom of Hawaii</a>, Niihau has managed to preserve Hawaiian culture on a series of islands <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/injustices-committed-against-hawaii/erin-mccann" target="_blank">forcibly overtaken</a> by&nbsp;American interests.

Inside The Privately Owned 'Forbidden Island' Of Hawaii

What Is Hawaii's Forbidden Island? Inside The Privately Owned Niihau

Bailey Benningfield

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

Serbia

Wales

Nepal

Montreal

Charlotte

Portland

Rose Bowl

Ohio Stadium

Michigan Stadium

Italy

Iceland

Greece

What is the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-country-flags/ranker-travel?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best flag in the world</a>? What is the most beautiful flag in the world? Well, these are the best country flags in the world, and it's your turn to decide which country has the best. Maybe you think your home country has the best flag in world. Maybe you should get over yourself. The world is a big place and there are lots of countries—expand your horizons!Flags serve a specific purpose. They mean more than just those things we raise at The Olympics. The flags of all the world's nations are symbols of pride. They represent us, at a weird genetic level, the representation of our &quot;tribe&quot;. Our flags are our colors and our rallying cry. They are our reason to fight, our reason for mercy, our cause for celebration. People have fought and died for every single flag on this list.&nbsp;These are the best flags of the world. So what do you think? What are your top 10 flags? What do you think are the most beautiful flags in the world?

The Prettiest Flags in the World

Country

Prettiest Flags in the World | The Best Flags

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

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 href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-magical-cities-in-the-world/island-hopper-dan" target="_blank">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" target="_blank">most beautiful natural wonders in the world</a>, along with the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-most-beautiful-buildings-around-the-world" target="_blank">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 <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-beautiful-female-celebrities-2019/calistylie?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top most beautiful</a> countries in the world below.

Austria

The Most Beautiful Countries in the World

Most Beautiful Countries In The World

College Football Is Life

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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? Add your city below or vote for the cities you think deserve an MLB team! Who knows, maybe one of them will be home to the next <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest baseball player of all time</a>.