Let's face it: People are gross. The world is gross. Life is gross. Ugh, go wash your hands.

That's Disgusting!

Fun and very interesting lists about slang, vocabulary, language, spelling, and even punctuation.

Words, Words, Words

Language

Some words just really gross us out! They make us cringe and turn away. It's that nails-on-a-chalkboard kind of feeling. Maybe because they're the name of something we don't like, as is likely the case with &quot;pus.&quot; Gross! Others just don't feel okay to say. Milky? Come on! I'm squirming right now!&nbsp;Word aversions are similar to phobias. We hear certain words and just have a visceral response to them, an annoyance or nauseous feeling. Luckily this happens in reverse, too! So words like love and beautiful, make us feel happy and all warm inside. But this list isn't about being fuzzy and cuddly - it's about being GROSSED OUT! &nbsp; &nbsp;Look this list over, but be prepared to feel disgusted, queasy, revolted, and repelled. Like a car accident you slowly drive by on the freeway or a slasher film you can't pull your eyes away from - this list will have you squeamish, abhorred and simply grossed out! Vote up the grossest, most disgusting sounding words below.

English Words That Just Sound Disgusting

The Grossest Sounding English Words

General

List of the Grossest Sounding English Words

Samantha Dillinger

Whatcha thinkin' about? Instead of pennies for your thoughts, here are lists of interesting things to ponder while you gaze at your navel and explore the depths of your true self.

Things to Think About

What's really important? What's just fake news? Vote (on these lists and also in real elections) to make your voice heard.

Current Issues

Popular Opinion

More than ever, Americans have their finger on the pulse of social issues - and they aren&#39;t shy about expressing it.&nbsp;Social media has become a forum, allowing more Americans than ever to openly express&nbsp;their opinions about current events. While polling has the <a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/189158/economy-tops-americans-minds-important-problem.aspx">economy in general</a> as the most vital social issue in America, it&#39;s far from the only thing&nbsp;that has&nbsp;Americans paying attention. If op-eds, political talk shows, and topics trending on social media&nbsp;are any indication, Americans today care about an incredibly&nbsp;diverse range of topics. We now live in an age where anyone can have their voice heard with just a few clicks. This means previously overlooked&nbsp;sociological concerns are ripe for examination - and some&nbsp;healthy debate.&nbsp;

What popular social issues do you care most about? There are those issues that hit closest to home. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-important-education-issues/lauren-slocum" target="_blank">Educational issues</a> like student debt are a major concern. Civil rights, poverty, and access to affordable housing are current concerns that affect many in a direct, immediate fashion.&nbsp;Other societal problems represent larger - and often more existential - concerns.&nbsp;The environment, climate change, and the ethics of&nbsp;scientific research affect us all, but their implications are often felt in an indirect fashion. Nevertheless,&nbsp;you may still feel a passionate dedication to these types of causes. Here you will find examples of major social issues&nbsp;as well as names of types of different challenges society faces.&nbsp;

Where do you stand on the list of current social issues below? How do you think the United States,&nbsp;and the world in general,&nbsp;are doing at&nbsp;addressing them? Vote up the social issues that mean the most to you.&nbsp;

The Social Issues You Care About Most

Social Issues in America | List of Contemporary Social Problems

Mike Rothschild

Easy and clever ways to cut corners for a more enriching life experience.

Tips, Tricks, and Hacks

Hacks

Life doesn't come with an instruction book, and yet some people seem to have it all figured it out. Luckily, they're willing to share their expertise with the rest of us. This collection of life pro tips and tricks covers everything from boiling water to helping your parents program the dadgum DVR. Do you know how to use marjoram? How about how to remove Sharpie from a dry erase board? Some of these great life hacks seem intuitive, but they're not always the first solutions to come to mind when problems arise. Others are so simple and obvious that, well gosh, why didn't I think of that? Vote up the most useful LPTs, and be sure to visit the <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/top/">LifeProTips</a> subreddit for more genius ideas to make your life run more smoothly.

99 Life Pro Tips That Will Change How You Do Everything

Quotation

Best Life Pro Tips | List of Helpful Life Hacks

Robert Wabash

True Crime

Considering the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/English-Riddles-Tradition-Archer-Taylor/dp/1888215704/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8" target="_blank">universality of word puzzles</a>, humans have likely been challenging, confounding, and entertaining each other with riddles since the earliest days of human speech. Today, riddles have become ubiquitous, popping up in everything from <a href="https://www.nurseryrhymes.com/riddle-songs-nursery-rhymes/" target="_blank">children&#39;s nursery rhymes</a>&nbsp;to <a href="http://www.dccomics.com/characters/riddler" target="_blank">Batman comics</a>. Many of literature&#39;s greatest fictional detectives have encountered their fair share of riddles, as well, and mystery fans are spending a great deal of money&nbsp;to play detective at home&nbsp;with subscription <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-mystery-subscription-boxes/ranker-shopping" target="_blank">mystery boxes and bundles</a>.

But&nbsp;you don&#39;t have to pay an arm and a leg to get your mystery fix -&nbsp;just dive into our list of murder mystery riddles and become a puzzle master in the comfort of your own home. Here are some mysteries and detective riddles to stretch your mind.

21 Murder Mystery Riddles Most People Can’t Solve

21 Detective Mystery Riddles Most People Can’t Solve

Brent Sprecher

Ranking comic book characters by their powers, strength, physical traits, affiliations, and other features, like how just goshdarn super they are.

Heroes and Villains

poll

List of the best superpowers we all wish we had as voted by the Ranker community. This list of superpowers includes anything we&#39;ve seen in movies, read in comics, or dreamt up ourselves. Just think about how life-changing it would be to have cool superpowers. Have you ever been sitting in traffic and wished that you could just fly to work? Or have you had to run through the airport to catch your plane and thought of how great it would be to just teleport where you wanted to go? Maybe you&#39;d just want to be able to know what your partner is thinking for once. Superhero powers <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-unfortunate-x-men-mutations/tyler-mitchell" target="_blank">may not all be useful</a>, but they&nbsp;can sure come in handy, but just remember Uncle Ben&#39;s famous words, &quot;With great power, comes great responsibility.&quot;

The most-wanted superpowers - even <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/obscure-superpowers-useful/jessica-bedewi" target="_blank">the weird, obscure ones</a> - improve our everyday lives or allow us to become a little greater than we are. If you&#39;ve ever been jealous of superheroes and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/superhero-powers-that-work-different-than-you-think/williamsbrianjake" target="_blank">their different types of awesome superpowers</a>, fantasize with this list&nbsp;and pretend you&#39;ve harnessed their powers.&nbsp;Now, you can use this list of superpowers&nbsp;to dream of how your life could be. Share this with your friends and add whatever cool superpowers <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-you-wish-you-were-better-at/lauren-slocum?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">you wish you</a> had.&nbsp;

This is a list of the best superpowers we wish were real. Vote up your favorite and add any that aren&#39;t listed yet. &nbsp;

Awesome Superpowers We'd Give Anything to Have

The Best Bad*ss Superpowers We Wish We Had

Benjamin Dunn

Relationships

Growing up with a sibling is a truly unique experience, so much so that anyone who lived as an only child will never understand the pain and complete weirdness of your parents treating your sibling like royalty while you&rsquo;re treated like second-hand news. Call it the Cinderella syndrome if you like, but parents are unfair, and when<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/things-that-only-the-youngest-child-will-understand/lauren-slocum"> parents treat kids differently</a> the kids know it and it affects them for the rest of their lives. If you have the sneaking suspicion that your parents like your sibling better than you then, you need to keep reading and uncover the clues that could lead you to an emotional breakthrough. Unfortunately, there&rsquo;s no signpost for how to use this information and you have to figure that out for yourself.

Do you find yourself wondering, &ldquo;Do my parents like my sister more, or do my parents like my brother more?&rdquo; Then you&rsquo;re probably onto something. It&rsquo;s normal to be unsure about where you stand in the sibling hierarchy, but if you feel like your parents love you less than your brother or sister then that&rsquo;s probably exactly what&rsquo;s happening. Take a look at your <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-funniest-awkward-family-photos/ariel-kana">family photos</a>, have you been pushed to the back? Are you even in them? If it seems like one of your siblings is getting top billing over you then it may be time to frank discussion with your parents about their relationship with their children. Or just ignore it. Whatever works for you.

25 Signs Your Parents Like Your Siblings More Than You

Jacob Shelton

Trending on Ranker

Have you ever created a bucket list? A bucket list is a list of things you want to do before you die (or, you know, &quot;kick the bucket&quot;). If you haven't started to think about all the things you want to accomplish before your time runs out, start with this list - it might just inspire you to think of things you want to achieve! After all, the best way to get things done is to make a list, and it's oh so satisfying to check stuff off when you complete the tasks! Whether your <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-important-life-goals-list/samantha-dillinger?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">goals in life</a> are to travel, learn a new skill, or do something totally daring and out of the ordinary, this list of things to do before you die is chock full of great ideas. You and your friends may have always wanted to make bucket lists, but maybe you needed some bucket list examples to get you started on the right track. Well here they are! We're giving you bucket list ideas, so no more excuses! These things to do before you die are kind of essentials to life, so don't overlook them. If you have a bucket list item that you don't see here, add it and see how many other people want to do the same thing! Tomorrow is guaranteed to no one, so once you have your bucket list going, make sure to get to work and do as many of the things as you can! Vote for your favorite bucket list items and see how they stack up against the others!

101+ Things to Add to Your Bucket List Now

101+ Bucket List Ideas of Things To Do Before You Die

Lauren Slocum

Lists of thought-provoking ideas and ways to improve your life.

#Goals to Shoot For

Teens

Attention all teenagers! This is your bucket list! A list of things to try before you die: including fun (sometimes crazy) things you should in your teenage years, before you turn 20. Challenges, trips and activities you should do as a teen. You're only young once and there are some things that are better to do while you are young (skinny dipping for example--it's cute when you are young, but slightly creepy when you get older.) Check this bucket list for teens to make sure that you are living your best life now. &nbsp;This list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/bucket-list-ideas/lauren-slocum?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">bucket list items</a> for teens includes items that should be on the bucket list for teenage girls and for teen boys. While the bucket list for teenage boys and girls differ slightly, there are some things that everyone should try when they are young. What is on your to-do list for before you turn 20? Vote on the bucket lists ideas that you most want to and add on activities that you think everyone should try at least once.&nbsp;How many of these things have you done? How many items to you still need to cross off? Check out the ultimate bucket list for teens and get started! Time is wasting!

Bucket List for Teenagers

Bucket List for Teenagers | Things to Try in Your Teens

Dani Porter

Ranking the best novels and non-fiction books of every genre.

Bibliophilia

The most life changing books, ranked by the wisdom of the crowd of hundreds of people. If you are looking for books that will change your life, these have the themes, characters and story-arcs to do it. From the courage and determination of Frodo as he ventures into Mordor to the conviction of Atticus as he defends a man a whole town has already condemned, there are countless books to add to your list of books to read to change your life. From teens to adults, anyone can add their picks to this list of life changing novels, making it an accurate, real-time ranking of the best life changing books, as picked by the people who love them. Ask yourself the question "what are the most life-changing books?" and "which books have affected my life the most" and then vote for the books that you read cover to cover (maybe even multiple times), the novels that changed the way you see the world, and the stories you still can't stop thinking about. Share your favorites and see how your taste stacks up against other readers.

The Little Prince

Books That Changed Your Life

Book

Life Changing Books | List of Books to Change Your Life

Ranker Community

The internet can be a wild place, but sometimes people say things that change our whole perspective on the world. Are ghosts real? Are pirates wholesome? Do all sloths have attitude?&nbsp;Check out r/<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Showerthoughts" target="_blank">showerthoughts</a> for more thoughts to blow your mind. Vote up on every&nbsp;post that is thought provoking!

24 Times People On The Internet Said Things That We Can't Unthink

Colin  Morabito

Admit it, there are some bad smells you kind of like. Have you ever been driving alone at night when the scent of a skunk wafted in through your air conditioning vents and instead of being repulsed, you felt like you were in flavor country? A lot of you are probably shaking your heads and acting like you just saw your grandma slapped, but that&#39;s just because skunks aren&#39;t your&nbsp;particular jam. Even so, you almost certainly like an odor everyone else finds offensive.

There are so many stinky smells that are pleasant in their own unique ways, even if you&#39;re the only person who can enjoy them. Some, like freshly laid tar, gasoline, or cigarette smoke, have more fans, while others can seem like smells no one else likes. There&#39;s no shame in it, so go on and vote up the best worst smells you kind of enjoy sniffing. It&#39;s an olfactory extravaganza!

40+ Bad Smells That You Secretly Enjoy

smell you later

40+ Stinky Smells That You Secretly Enjoy

These are things that make America great. Get in the spirit and vote!

USA! USA!

True Stories

Ah, America: the land of the free and the home of the brave... and a bunch of other weird stuff. We<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/498pyp/nonamericans_who_have_been_to_the_us_what_is_the/" target="_blank"> searched the internet</a> to find out what things non-Americans were most confused by during their stay in our fine country. As it turns out, we do some pretty weird things. Our everyday lives are filled with things that shock, impress, and downright confuse our fellow man. It has become pretty clear that &quot;America&quot; is not synonymous with &quot;reason&quot;.

Non-Americans Describe The Weirdest Things About America

Non Americans Describe The Weirdest Thing About America That Americans Don't Realize

Rosa Pasquarella

Money

An <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/times-in-history-the-economy-almost-collapsed/justin-andress" target="_blank">economy</a> is the lifeblood of a country.&nbsp;Whether you're a&nbsp;homeowner, a union worker, or a lawmaker,&nbsp;current economic issues will always directly affect your livelihood. From world&nbsp;issues to debates within the United States, what matters to you most in terms of the economy?&nbsp;In the past few years, America has seen an increase in job growth, yet homelessness and affordable housing are still thriving issues we're struggling&nbsp;to combat. Causes of poverty are still unclear. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/social-issues-in-america-that-you-care-about-most/mike-rothschild" target="_blank">Social issues</a> like gender inequality feed into the income gap between men and women. These and other debates continue to dominate the media.&nbsp;What are the reasons for income inequality and how do we agree, as a nation of millions, how&nbsp;money should be allocated? Read through this list of the&nbsp;biggest economic problems we face today and&nbsp;upvote the current financial issues you think we should be prioritizing.&nbsp;

The Most Important Economic Issues Today

The worst people, movies, shows, teams, and other things that everyone just hates.

That's the Worst!

What is <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-annoying-tv-and-film-characters-ever?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the most annoying</a> sound in the world? While the answer to that question may be&nbsp;somewhat&nbsp;subjective, there are some irritating sounds that almost no one enjoys hearing. From sleeping next to a loud snorer to enduring crying babies on an airplane, there are some noises the average person could simply do without. This list catalogs the absolute worst noises no one wants to hear.&nbsp;What noises get under your skin the most? For some, annoying alarm sounds are the worst. Whether you're using your smart phone or an alarm clock, the incessant bleating reminds you sleeping time is unfortunately over. What about nails on a chalkboard, the go-to example of a truly terrible sound? Not to mention, there are plenty of terrible noises humans create themselves, like mouth breathing, slurping, and adult baby talk.&nbsp;Vote up the most loathsome noises below and&nbsp; add any insufferable sounds you think are missing.

The Worst Sounds To Hear

Ranking The 50+ Worst Sounds To Hear

Did you read that article that linked so-and-so to that guy from the thing? Or see the video about how this is the same as that? Come on, let's weave some tangled webs!

It's a Conspiracy

Everyone believes at least one of these. Probably. Maybe that's just a theory I have. Of this list of widely-known conspiracy theories, which do you believe is true? Add the ones that are missing (there are so many!), vote on the ones you believe, and if you are really serious about it, re-rank the list with the believable conspiracies you believe in the most at the top!

The Conspiracy Theories You Believe Are True

Most Widely Believed Conspiracy Theories You Think Are True

Desertrat89

Sometimes someone will say something that seems small at first, but it really warps your whole perspective on a subject. This is a collection of the times that people on the internet said something that we can&#39;t unthink.

25 Times People On The Internet Said Things That We Can't Unthink

Joe Abraham

Thought Provoking lists at Ranker - the ultimate source for lists and rankings in all categories

Thought Provoking lists on Ranker

Thought Provoking lists at Ranker - the ultimate source for hundreds of Thought Provoking lists and rankings.

Lists about every type of relationship, from those who just met to those who have been side by side for years.

Coupled Up

What do you love about your guy or gal? Their hair? Their smile? Their honesty? This is a list of the biggest turn ons for women and men, meaning what men want in a woman and what women want in a man. Wondering how to be charming and attractive to the opposite sex? This crowdsourced list contains <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-qualities-in-a-person/samantha-dillinger">the best qualities that a person can have</a>, as agreed upon by the Ranker community. These traits are what women really want and what men like. The secret to making yourself attractive to a potential mate can be found on this list!The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-qualities-in-a-person/samantha-dillinger?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best qualities in a person</a> will vary, but there's no denying there are well-liked qualities that are common across the board. Most people would agree that the biggest turn ons in a person include intelligence, humor, and a hot body, but that's not all!What are the biggest turn ons for men and women? What are the best personality traits? This is a great place to see what things other people value, whether you're trying to determine the best qualities in another person or trying to answer the question &quot;what qualities should I have?&quot;

The Biggest Turn Ons in a Person

Biggest Turn Ons in a Lover | What Men Want & What Women Want

Some lists to get you thinking about the billions of complex and fascinating human beings that inhabit our world, including little ol' you.

People! Bless Em

Jorts are the dumbest things I've ever seen. Next to Toms shoes. Next to the Toyota Prius. Next to <a href="/list/pictures-of-d-bags-taking-photos-of-their-food/ariel-kana">d-bags taking pictures of their food</a>. There are so many things that suck that people think are cool. For real, some of the supposed&nbsp;<a href="/crowdranked-list/the-best-rock-bands-of-all-time">best bands ever</a> and the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-best-movies-of-all-time">greatest movies of all time</a> are just overrated bunches of garbage.So add the things that you think have run their course or never had a leg to stand on to begin with, like people that use their children as their profile picture. Unless you were permanently scarred and no longer recognizable after giving birth, this is not okay. (UPDATE: it has been determined this is never okay).If there are other things that society has deemed acceptable and/or cool that are missing from the list, make sure to add them so other people can finally realize that the things they are doing (like the Harlem Shake) are just not okay.

Miley Cyrus

Things That Are Not As Cool As People Think They Are

HoserUSC

Lists of our favorite celebrities and public figures who give just about everyone the warm fuzzies.

Wonderful People We All Love

RIP to our world&#39;s greatest achievers, those who changed the way we live and the ways we thought. This list of people we wish were still alive includes some of the greatest humanitarians, artists, politicians, and celebrities we wished could have stayed with us longer. These notable dead people passed ahead of their time; regardless of the reason or timing, these are famous people who died while they still had very much to contribute to the world.

There are myriad great people who died too soon on this list. Among them, composers like Mozart, rock musicians like Kurt Cobain and Jimi Hendrix, politicians like&nbsp;JFK, and even celebrity personalities like the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin. All these famous dead people left too soon, and left a void most people can never fill. This list of dead celebrities features many beloved icons who are still very missed. You&#39;ll see great people who have died, like Freddie Mercury and Princess Diana. Prince is a famous dead entertainer who many would likely kill to have back in this world. Robin Williams is another famous dead person who many still celebrate and miss. This list of dead people is really a space to celebrate those we wish had never passed.

Who are some famous dead celebrities who should still be alive? These famous deceased people were gone <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/anime-characters-premature-end/anna-lindwasser?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">way too soon</a>. Who are the celebrities that died before their time? There are many reasons you might want to vote up your favorite notable deceased person, so make sure to do so on this list of famous people you wish were still alive. If your favorite dead celebrity isn&#39;t listed, feel free to add them to the discussion.

Leonardo da Vinci

People We Wish Were Still Alive

Person

What are the best&nbsp;qualities a woman can have? How do women become popular among their peers and attractive to&nbsp;men? This list will help women in understanding men because the characteristics&nbsp;on this list have been voted on and ranked by women and men alike. While noone is perfect, an admirable woman is honest, loyal, patient, friendly, and confident. What other admirable qualities are important to consider when choosing or seeking a partner or&nbsp;beginning a friendship?

When it comes to meeting new people, it&#39;s important to consider how their qualities and personal traits align with your own; there&#39;s no sense in forging a relationship with someone who doesn&#39;t share your values. This list of the top qualities in a woman is meant to sort out the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-qualities-in-a-person/samantha-dillinger?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">good qualities</a> a woman should have and list them in order of the most important positive feminine&nbsp;qualities.

Some people would say that the best traits a woman can have is her patience or her nurturing skills. Others would argue that a woman&#39;s best quality is her independence or free spirit. When considering the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-qualities-in-a-person/samantha-dillinger?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best qualities in a person</a>, subjectivity comes into play. Most importantly, if you are wondering <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/ways-to-be-a-good-friend/samantha-dillinger" target="_blank">how to be a better friend</a> or partner, think about the traits you would want in your own friends or loved ones.

Most Desirable Qualities in a Woman? What Men Really Want

The Best Qualities in a Woman

The Best Qualities in a Woman: What Do Men Look for in Women?

Thought Provoking

Written Language

Agriculture

Medicine

October

Not Enough Alone Time

Parties Full of Strangers

Small Talk

American Football

Basketball

Baseball

Introverts are known for shunning crowds in favor of time alone to recharge and think—but, as any introvert knows, there's a lot going on inside.

Inside Introversion

Hi introverts! (You non-introverts don't have to read this, go back to being cheerful or chatting in elevators or whatever). Speaking as one of you, I think I can ask you this because I feel your pain in those social situations that seem to cause normal people no distress whatsoever. What's the worst? The absolute worst thing about your daily grind? The thing that makes you want to curl up under your desk or flatten yourself into the wallpaper in the hopes you will suddenly gain the powers of a chameleon? Vote on the things that make <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-you-wish-you-were-better-at/lauren-slocum?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">you wish you</a> could turn invisible on command... and add the things I've missed. Rerank them in the order of worst to least worst, if you feel strongly enough about it!

Things That Introverts Have The Hardest Time With

Things Introverts Hate | List of Introvert Struggles

analise.dubner

Culture

All of the months of the year: ranked from best to worst by you, the people who have to experience them. Look forward to July all year long? Can't wait for December and the holiday season? Lots of people get really passionate about which month of the year is the best. It makes sense if you think about it - the best months of the year are tied to specific activities and events, so your favorite months probably remind you of all the fun stuff you like to do. For example, if you love the sunshine, hate working out, and secretly dread spending extended periods of time with your family, you probably prefer the summer months over the winter ones. But you already knew that. Many people who love food and cool weather can't wait for fall to arrive (check out this list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-things-about-fall/samantha-dillinger">The Best Things About Fall</a> for proof). If you're a fan of blossoming flowers and aren't afflicted with terrible allergies, you're most likely thinking of voting up some of the months in spring.&nbsp; But can you choose one month that is better than all of the others? Since choosing the best month of the year is so subjective, we've provided a few pros and cons for each entry. Vote up your favorite months and downvote the ones you wish we could go all year without trudging through. So which is the best month of the year? Make your opinion heard here!

All of the Months of the Year, Ranked

Best Months of the Year | Top Seasons, Ranked

Inventions

What is mankind's greatest invention? This list includes some of the most innovative, ground breaking inventions ever. Each invention listed here in some way changed history, altering the way we live our lives. Some inventions, like medicine, help to extend our lives and others, like the wheel, changed the way we get around, transport goods and just generally do anything. Which of mankind's inventions do you believe is the most important? Time to vote, and be sure to rerank this list in any order you like. The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-american-inventors-list/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous inventors</a>&nbsp;in history have made contributions that stand the test of time. From electricity to fire to telephones, mankind's greatest inventions and discoveries help define who we are today. Can any of you argue that the computer is not one of the most notable inventions ever? Certainly not, given that the computer is how many of you are reading this list right now. Of course, everyone at one time or another has an idea for a new invention. Sometimes inventors with the best of intentions wind up <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/13-inventors-foiled-by-their-own-inventions-v1/lons" target="_blank">foiled by their own creations</a>. And, in case you think all great inventions were created by men, think again: This list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/history_s-most-under-appreciated-female-inventors/brooke-wilson" target="_blank">history's most under-appreciated female inventors</a> will set you straight.

What Is Mankind's Greatest Invention?

Current Sports

For the past century, sports have become an important part of American culture. Many of the most popular sports in the world have been American games. A fair number of Americans either participate or follow sports. Children play sports to meet other kids their own age and they teach important tactics, like teamwork, which helps people later on in life. Football, not to be confused with European football or soccer, is one of the most popular American sports.&nbsp;The Super Bowl is always the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-watched-events-in-television-history/brendan-kelly?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most watched sporting event</a> in the United States, drawing nearly 100 million people to their TVs to watch an event that&#39;s distinctly American.

Basketball is another popular American sport that has a worldwide reach. Becoming almost as globally relevant as soccer, basketball&nbsp;and the NBA in particular&nbsp;have turned the game from a semi-popular American sport into a game people across the globe love to play.

Vote for the game you think is the most popular American sport on this ultimate list. If you see a sport that isn&#39;t on the list and should be added, feel free to.