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These are the best board games ever made, ranked by game&nbsp;aficionados and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-ps4-board-games/kyle-townsend" target="_blank">casual players alike</a>.&nbsp;What are the greatest board games ever? The classic games that have entertained families of players for decades? Or innovative new table-top role-playing games pushing the boundaries between fiction and reality? This list attempts to determine, once and for all, which are the greatest and most fun board games of all time.

A board game here is defined as any game in which pieces are placed on or moved around a flat surface, such as a board. This would include popular centuries-old board games such as Go, Chess, and Checkers, along with more modern <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-settlers-games/video-game-info?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">games like Settlers</a> of Catan, or even some role-playing games involving game pieces or miniatures. What are the best board games ever? What&#39;s the best <a href="/list/2-player-board-games/ranker-games?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">board game for two people</a>? What&#39;s the best board game for groups?

Some games still utilize game pieces but are built more around live interaction or conversation rather than traditional &quot;turn-based&quot; board games. These games &ndash; such as Scattergories or Taboo &ndash; may not meet the strict definition of a board game, but nonetheless resemble board game-style play and entertainment enough to warrant inclusion.

This list was determined by allowing users to make lists of suggestions for the greatest board games ever, and then holding an open vote on which games were actually the best of all time. Whether you are a hardcore board game geek or <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/board-games-for-teens/ranker-games" target="_blank">just a casual player</a>, your votes count here. Check out all the most popular board games, and don&#39;t forget to vote on the best board games on the list already to ensure they rise to the top!

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Lists about the federal armed forces of the U.S. - its branches, history, practices, active members, and veterans.

The United States Armed Forces

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America's legendary military history is dotted with some of the greatest generals and admirals to ever put on a uniform. While there have been thousands of high-ranking U.S. Army generals and and military leaders in American history, only a few have truly changed the world with their bravery, intelligence, strategic planning ability, and the way they look wearing a uniform full of medals. Some of the best American generals are also the top military <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-important-leaders-in-world-history?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">leaders in history</a>.&nbsp; The army leaders and generals in the US Army on this list all either held the most important positions in the US military or were immortalized in the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/history-books-novels-and-stories/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">history books</a> for their actions in war. To be a great US Army officer takes great courage and leadership. Who has had the most impact and led his men and women to historic triumphs? Leading the ranks of the army is no easy feat, but throughout army history, many great men have made a name for themselves.Vote for who you think are the most <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-important-leaders-in-world-history?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">important leaders</a> from the United States Army, armed forces, and other military branches on this list, and vote down the ones you think might be a little overrated. And feel free to add generals and admirals who you feel were unfairly forgotten.

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Best U.S. Generals | Top Military Leaders in American History

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Ancient History

Every so often, researchers dig up treasure troves of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/whoa-archaeological-facts/pierce-nahigyan" target="_blank">cool archaeological finds</a>. While some of those <a href="/list/mysterious-ancient-scientific-discoveries-and-inventions/kellen-perry" target="_blank">ancient discoveries are a mystery</a> to us, others are easily explainable. We know what the people of yesteryear used anchors, keys, and helmets for, but the fact that those artifacts survived hundreds - sometimes thousands - of years is pretty amazing.

The objects listed here may seem mundane at first glance, but once you realize just how long ago they were made and used, the only thing left to say is, &quot;Whoa.&quot;

25+ Archaeological Finds That Made Us Say ‘Whoa’

General

Garri Chaverst

Visiting a new place can be exciting. It can also be filled with mystery and strange things. The same is true if you&#39;re simply meeting someone <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/whoa-country-facts/pierce-nahigyan" target="_blank">from a different country</a> for the first time, or learning about another culture from a book or in the classroom. Add to that numerous preconceived ideas and stereotypes that exist, and the unknowns about other people and places really add up.

When faced with these misunderstandings, misconceptions, and simple unknowns, people can say some really bizzare and dumb things.&nbsp;Non-Americans on Reddit can attest to this. One thread&nbsp;full of <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/oa6ktu/nonamericans_of_reddit_whats_the_weirdest_thing/" target="_blank">the weirdest</a> - and interesting - things Americans have said to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-american-things/rosa-pasquarella" target="_blank">non-Americans</a> was pretty eye-opening.

The questions and comments posed by Americans may make you laugh, cry, or cringe, but a lot&nbsp;of them will simply leave you shaking your head in disbelief.&nbsp;

25+ Weird Things Americans Have Actually Said To Non-Americans

Weird Things Americans Say To Non-Americans

Melissa Sartore

Not all American tourists are bad. Repeat:&nbsp;not all American tourists are bad.

Many times, what&#39;s&nbsp;seen as insulting or questionable behavior is the result of culture shock or simple ignorance. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/whoa-country-facts/pierce-nahigyan" target="_blank">Exploring new areas</a>, meeting new people, and taking in new experiences can be overwhelming, and Americans, like tourists from around the world, may react poorly.&nbsp;

Americans traveling abroad do have a bit of a reputation, however. <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ot15ym/non_americans_of_reddit_what_is_the_weirdest" target="_blank">Redditors offered up</a>&nbsp;examples of why that might be the case. Americans not only <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-americans-say-to-non-americans/melissa-sartore" target="_blank">say some weird things</a> to non-Americans, but they also behave in some questionable ways.

Are these things problematic? Sometimes. Insensitive?&nbsp;Often. Offensive? Unfortunately.&nbsp;On the whole, the behaviors of Americans overseas may make you laugh, sigh, or want to cry. Vote up the ones that are shocking enough they might just force you to do all three.

30+ Questionable Things Americans Have Done While Visiting Other Countries

Good Will Hunting, starring and co-written by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, propelled the careers of both men forward in terms of acting, but also earned them Academy Awards for their heartfelt screenplay. Released in 1997,&nbsp;Good Will Hunting&nbsp;tells the story of Bostonian Will Hunting, a brilliant yet troubled custodian struggling to find his place. Also featuring&nbsp;Minnie Driver, Stellan&nbsp;Skarsg&aring;rd, and Cole Hauser,&nbsp;Good Will Hunting&nbsp;was directed by Gus Van Sant and went on to earn more than $225 million worldwide.&nbsp;

Hunting&#39;s (Damon) intelligence sets him apart from many of his working-class friends, especially his best friend Chuckie (Affleck). Will&#39;s&nbsp;internal conflict leads him to therapist Sean Maguire, played by&nbsp;Robin Williams (who also won an Academy Award for the film), with whom he forms a life-changing connection.&nbsp;

The making of&nbsp;Good Will Hunting&nbsp;was not an easy feat, spanning years with numerous hiccups along the way. Stories about&nbsp;Good Will Hunting&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-you-didn-t-know-about-the-first-wizarding-war/saim-cheeda?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">behind the scenes</a> are just as emotional and personal for the cast and crew of the movie as what ended up on screen. In the end,&nbsp;the success of the movie may very well have left everyone associated with Good Will Hunting&nbsp;channeling <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-good-will-hunting-quotes/movie-and-tv-quotes" target="_blank">the triumphant words</a>&nbsp;of its titular character,&nbsp;asking naysayers and doubters, &quot;How do you like them apples?&quot;

12 Behind-The-Scenes Stories From The Making Of 'Good Will Hunting'

12 Behind-The-Scenes Stories From 'Good Will Hunting'

Lists of fun facts, fascinating trivia, and wild, charming, and even heartbreaking stories about some of the most famous actors of classic film you feel like you already know.

Gonna Make You a Star

Celebrities

Judy Garland was an undeniably sparkling presence on film, from her breakthrough role in <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/wizard-of-oz-facts/philgibbons" target="_blank">The Wizard of Oz</a>&nbsp;to later successes like A Star Is Born. Unfortunately, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/judy-garland-true-story-movie/patrick-thornton" target="_blank">her life was marked by suffering</a>;&nbsp;all of the horrible things that happened to Judy Garland would dominate any faithful biography of the talented&nbsp;but tragic actress.

Stories about Judy Garland detail the dysfunctional parents, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/classic-old-hollywood-studio-system-abuses/anncasano" target="_blank">studio abuses</a>, early exposure to drugs and alcohol, and series of dreadful marriages that became&nbsp;the foundation of an existence that ended in 1969 at the age of 47. But terrible Judy Garland facts would also have to include her own choices and behavior. Garland was certainly the victim of the horrific world of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/reasons-old-hollywood-sucked/evan-lambert" target="_blank">old Hollywood</a>, but she seemed unable to break the cycle of bad relationships and financial ruin that ultimately took over her life and career.

As Dorothy, Judy Garland was able to successfully make it back home, to a house filled with love and stability. Sadly, in the real world, she would never be able to truly make it over the rainbow, as covered in the 2019 <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/judy-cast-actors-real-life/sarah-blumert" target="_blank">Judy biopic</a>.&nbsp;Here are some of the scandalous and heartbreaking aspects of the life of Judy Garland.

Tragic Stories From The Life Of Judy Garland

15 Tragic Stories About The Life of Judy Garland

Phil Gibbons

Long before Hugh Hefner and his guests&nbsp;in the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-living-in-the-playboy-mansion-was-like/rebecca-shortall" target="_blank">Playboy Mansion</a> graced television reality shows, women known as &quot;Bunnies&quot; served as the waitstaff in Hefner&#39;s clubs. Bunnies&nbsp;were distinct from Playmates, and&nbsp;clubs carefully vetted women for elite roles&nbsp;in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York&nbsp;and London. Rare in the 1960s, Playboy Bunnies were afforded a largely unprecedented level of financial independence, and many were able to save enough money to purchase their own homes.

Playboy Bunny jobs were competitive;&nbsp;hundreds of girls often interviewed for the handful of available positions. Hires were trained intensely using&nbsp;the <a href="https://dangerousminds.net/comments/the_playboy_club_bunny_manual_of_1968" target="_blank">&quot;Bunny Manual&quot;</a> and outfitted with their uniforms. However,&nbsp;as glamorous as the job could be, there were downsides. Bunnies were <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/10/history-of-the-playboy-bunny-suit/541929/" target="_blank">subjected to strict rules</a>, such as daily weigh-ins and strict appearance standards.&nbsp;Not abiding by the rules could get a Bunny fired&nbsp;or, at the very least, have her pay docked.

Despite exposes and tell-alls about being a Bunny, many former <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/former-playboy-bunny-jennifer-bassey-memories-2017-9" target="_blank">Bunnies have fond memories</a> of their time at the Playboy Club during its early years and saw&nbsp;it as an introduction to an entirely new world and way of life.&nbsp;

What It Was Like To Be One Of The First Playboy Bunnies In The Heyday Of The Playboy Club

History Of The Playboy Club: What Life Was Like For The Playboy Bunnies

Beth Elias

Lists about what's going on on Capitol Hill and in your own backyard.

US Government & Politics

Laws named after victims remain a source of debate. While plenty of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/crimes-by-rich-white-women/elle-tharp" target="_blank">brutal crimes</a> occur within any given year, only a very small percentage&nbsp;lead to changes to our legal system. When it comes to US laws created because of crimes, public outrage is key. Particularly <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/crimes-by-rich-white-women/elle-tharp" target="_blank">horrifying kidnappings</a>, murders, and suicides receive&nbsp;an unusual amount of press coverage, often resulting in&nbsp;the widespread backlash needed to pressure politicians into reforming the legal system.&nbsp;The crimes that resulted in new laws&nbsp;were already illegal when they were committed. The resulting legislation is usually seen&nbsp;as closing a loophole or addressing a unique aspect of the crime. However, there is much public debate on whether such laws are ethical or effective. People who have laws named after them are honored and memorialized, on the one hand, but critics argue such laws are often too reactionary to be truly effective.&nbsp;If you're unsure where you stand on the issue, browse this list. It will help you develop a more detailed understanding of how and why some crimes lead to new laws.&nbsp;

Every US Law Named After A Victim And What It Does

Jodi Smith

Exploring the life and end Abraham Lincoln, the tall lawyer in the top hat who served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until he was taken out by an enemy in April 1865.

Lincoln the Liberator

Assassinations

On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln at Ford&#39;s Theatre in Washington, DC.&nbsp;Much has been written about <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-john-wilkes-booth/stephanroget" target="_blank">Booth</a>&#39;s motivations: that he was a Confederate sympathizer, or&nbsp;suffering from professional jealousy, or simply wanted attention. Regardless, when Booth left Ford&#39;s Theatre that night, he had indelibly changed the course of history, slaying&nbsp;a man&nbsp;now considered one of the nation&#39;s <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-u-s-presidents-from-best-to-worst" target="_blank">greatest presidents</a>.

In the weeks, months, and years following the event, the nation grappled&nbsp;with the consequences of Booth&#39;s actions. But for Booth himself, the results were much more immediate. In John Wilkes Booth&#39;s final days, he ran. He ran for 13 days, from Ford&#39;s Theatre all the way to a small farm near Port Royal, VA. The search to find him&nbsp;was <a href="https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/abraham-lincoln-assassination" target="_blank">one of the biggest manhunts</a> in history, with&nbsp;10,000 federal troops involved.&nbsp;

It&#39;s hard to say what kind of future Booth thought he had, or what he thought might happen to him if he were caught. But for nearly a fortnight&nbsp;days, from&nbsp;April 14-26, America held its breath and followed the thrilling hunt for the man who had slain President Lincoln.

A Timeline Of The Hunt For John Wilkes Booth

Quinn Armstrong

Historical Figures

Heroism is a powerful thing. It can inspire others to act valiantly, turn the tide of a conflict, and live on in history books for centuries to follow. And then there are some acts of heroism - acts so brave, so sacrificial, so unlikely - that <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-from-the-life-of-gladiator-spartacus/carly-silver" target="_blank">they&#39;re hard to even believe</a>.

In 480 BC, 300 Spartan soldiers&nbsp;(along with hundreds of others, it turns out) stood their ground against a Persian army that dwarfed them in size. But not all heroes are fighters. During WWII, Polish resistance member Witold Pilecki volunteered to be held captive in Auschwitz to investigate and send reports to the outside world. And in more recent history, the heroism displayed by the three men who waded through radioactive water during the Chernobyl disaster is truly astonishing.

If you&#39;re interested in&nbsp;heroic moments in history, unbelievable heroic feats, and true stories of sacrifice, look no further than this list. Vote up the stories that seem almost too cinematic to be real life.

Heroic Moments From History So Savage They Sound Made Up - But Aren't

Heroic Moments In History So Savage They Sound Made Up

T.J. Peters

The most bananas stories and insane 100% true tales about the lives and behind-the-music antics of your favorite rock stars and legendary bands.

Freakin' Rock Stars

<a href="http://www.ranker.com/review/stevie-nicks/2098684" target="_blank">Stevie Nicks</a> is one of the greatest voices to ever grace the radio, but how did she achieve such fame and success?

Nicks&#39;s biography,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stevie-Nicks-Visions-Dreams-Rumors/dp/1468310666" target="_blank">Stevie Nicks: Visions, Dreams &amp;&nbsp;Rumours</a>, written by Zo&euml; Howe, offers&nbsp;rare insight into the tumultuous life of the witchiest rock star to ever live. While the book&nbsp;meticulously retells how Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac recorded each of their albums&nbsp;and offers up tips from the gold dust woman herself, it doesn&#39;t shy away from the dark periods of Nicks&#39;s life, of which there are practically too many to count.

Nicks claims&nbsp;that she didn&#39;t really drink until she joined Fleetwood Mac &ndash;&nbsp;her sober life quickly changed once she and her then-boyfriend, Lindsey Buckingham, joined the band. Fleetwood Mac eventually developed a true rock-and-roll reputation &ndash; they&nbsp;famously used enough cocaine to fund a cartel, and if they weren&#39;t fighting with each other, they were sleeping with each other. 

Even when Stevie Nicks was on her solo tours, she carried on like a party that never stopped. Whether&nbsp;you&rsquo;re a fan of Fleetwood Mac&nbsp;or Nicks&#39;s solo work, you&rsquo;ll want to read this run-down of the craziest stories from Stevie Nicks&#39;s life.

14 Behind-The-Scenes Stories From Stevie Nicks's Unique Life

14 Insane Things You Never Knew About Stevie Nicks

Jacob Shelton

Fun facts and wild true stories from behind the scenes of some of history's most beloved and infamous movies.

Movies in the Making

Film Trivia

For more than 50 years, generations of Disney movie lovers have grown&nbsp;up with flying nannies and one ridiculously long word, but the&nbsp;making of Mary Poppins was far from practically perfect. Released in 1964, the movie made Julie Andrews a household name, gave Walt Disney his first Best Picture Oscar nomination, and advanced special effects&nbsp;to new levels. Number six on AFI&#39;s 25 Greatest Movie Musicals, Mary Poppins also inspired&nbsp;a 2018 sequel, Mary Poppins Returns, and the 2013 film Saving Mr. Banks, which&nbsp;chronicles&nbsp;Disney&#39;s attempts to buy the book rights.

Pamela Lyndon Travers, AKA P.L., wrote the first of the Mary Poppins books in 1934. She had a personal connection to her story, inspired by her experiences with her alcoholic father who died young, her mentally unstable mother, and the stories she told her siblings to keep up their spirits. Travers wrote&nbsp;Mary Poppins as a proper lady and the Banks parents as warm and loving. Given the personal connection, Travers did not hand over her work to Disney easily, as she feared what his famously sentimental touches might do.

<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/life-of-pl-travers-creator-of-mary-poppins/setareh-janda" target="_blank">Stories behind Mary Poppins</a> show more conflict and problems than those that came from Travers, though. Creating advanced special effects in the 1960s took a lot of work and often made production difficult, as did the task of creating the timeless&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-songs-in-mary-poppins/ranker-music" target="_blank">Mary Poppins songs</a>. The movie may have become a beloved piece of film and Disney history, but what went on <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-you-didn-t-know-about-the-first-wizarding-war/saim-cheeda?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">behind the scenes</a> may make you appreciate Mary Poppins even more.

Behind The Scenes, The Making Of 'Mary Poppins' Was Not As Magical As You'd Think

Mary Poppins Behind The Scenes Stories

Erin McCann

Photography

There are certain figures that every school child has heard of but few have ever seen. The earliest presidents of the United States, the most daring abolitionists, even semi-mythical figures like Johnny Appleseed (real name John Chapman), can easily become nothing more than names on a page. Seeing them in the flesh can be oddly affecting - not only to the young but also to adults.&nbsp;

The thing is, photography has existed in one form or another since the late 1820s. It&#39;s strange to think that humans have a photographic record that stretches back nearly two centuries - to a time before electric lights, women&#39;s suffrage, or modern industry.&nbsp;You may be surprised which historic figures had their photos taken, and this list aims to highlight the oldest and most famous of them all. Vote up the ones that give you a new perspective on history.

Historical Figures We Didn't Realize Lived Long Enough To Be Photographed

Pierce Nahigyan

Royalty

Royal traditions and protocol govern virtually every aspect of royal life - even funeral traditions. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-rules-royal-family-must-follow/eric-eidelstein" target="_blank">Royals are subject to rules</a> that range from barring them from attending certain funerals to shaping how royal funerals can be planned.

But even though strict rules dictate what members of the royal family can and can&#39;t do, many <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/times-queen-elizabeth-broke-protocol/setareh-janda" target="_blank">have broken royal protocol</a>&nbsp;for funerals. In these instances, personal feelings, national honor, and family duty have trumped tradition. For example, while protocol dictates that Queen Elizabeth II should only attend family or royal funerals, she&#39;s broken that rule privately and publicly to pay her respects to employees&nbsp;and&nbsp;politicians alike. Other royals, such as&nbsp;Queen Victoria and&nbsp;the Queen Mother, have thrown tradition out the window to ensure that their service or burial plans happen just as they intended, regardless of what the rules say.

The times that royals have ignored or rejected protocol for funerals show&nbsp;that some rules just need to be broken.

Times Protocol Was Broken During Royal Funerals

Setareh Janda

Lists about the true stories that inspired books, films, TV, and other stories you think you know. 

What Really Happened

When The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/whoa-julie-andrews-facts/chrissy-rose?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Sound of Music</a> debuted on Broadway in 1959, many critics considered it to be too clean and sweet, and the 1965 movie earned similar reviews. The real story behind The Sound of Music, however, is nowhere near as pleasant. Possibly because the movie was based on the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, which was based on a German film, which was inspired by a family biography written by Maria von Trapp, The Sound of Music true story underwent an odd version of the &quot;telephone&quot; game to become the beloved film.

Although the movie tweaked The Sound of Music real-life story by changing the number of von Trapp children from 10 to seven, and gave them all different names and ages, it left out&nbsp;more significant true plot elements. Some of these changes were made to give the film tension, drama, and conflict, but The Sound of Music real story has&nbsp;plenty of drama and conflict itself.

Just because The Sound of Music&nbsp;is based on a real story, don&#39;t believe everything you see on screen. Although the von Trapp family did form a famous singing group, flee from occupied Austria, and travel to America (where they still run a Vermont ski lodge), the filmmakers invented many things depicted in the movie. Having earned praise for West Side Story, director Robert Wise used Julie Andrews&#39;s&nbsp;Mary Poppins stardom and sweet likability to create a sentimental version of the family&#39;s life, even if it wasn&#39;t completely true. Although the movie won numerous Oscars, Wise hurt many members of the von Trapp family, as well as any viewers expecting to see the family&#39;s real story on screen. How close is The Sound of Music to the real story? Not very.

The Real Story Behind ‘The Sound of Music’ Is Far More Depressing Than The Film

‘The Sound Of Music’: The True Story Is Far More Depressing Than The Movie 

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Weird, spooky, and tragic stories of people who passed in odd ways or on strange days.

Unusual Demises

History

There were some strange deaths that have occurred during the 20th century and these are the most bizarre ways that people passed in the 1900s. The following list includes some the most unusual ways of passing imaginable. There are plenty of strange ways to perish, but these might be the strangest&nbsp;of all&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;unique and extremely rare circumstances that you can think of.

What are the most bizarre ways famous people have died in the last century? Do you know someone who swallowed a toothpick at a party and then perished because of peritonitis? Did you know about an actress who passed when she fell down a chimney, thinking it was a balcony? If not, read this list of all the unusual deaths of 20th century people who died in strange ways.

Unusual Deaths: Bizarre Deaths Of The 20th Century

Bizarre Deaths | List of Unusual Ways To Die

Notable Famous Deaths

Before tickets even went on sale, every major motion picture employed dozens of people and cost thousands, if not millions, of dollars. Here is how some of them screwed it all up.

Famous Film Fails

Entertainment

Accidents happen on the sets of big budget movies, but most of them don't cost the cast or crew their lives. Film productions follow a number of regulations to keep performers and crew members safe, but while shooting scenes of manufactured peril, performers sometimes put themselves in situations where the slightest miscalculation can quickly become deadly. Some occurred on <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-nausea-inducing-great-films/randolph" target="_blank">nausea-inducing sets</a>; others happened in seemingly commonplace situations.What are some <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-who-died-of-euthanasia/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">examples of people</a> dying on movie sets? People have lost their lives on films as early as 1928's Noah's Ark. Here are some of the worst cases where mistakes and misfortune have collided to produce fatal consequences.

11 Classic Film Sets That Actually Killed People

Film

Deaths on Movie Sets | List of Fatal Accidents During Film Productions

Matt Blackwood

Looking closer at the 15th and 16th centuries in Europe, a period during which artists, architects, politicians, scientists, and writers embraced humanism, bringing their society from the Middle Ages to the modern era.

The Renaissance

List of odd deaths that happened during the Renaissance, including some of the rumors and legends behind them. This list includes stories of people dying from laughter, a ruler who died due to shyness about using the restroom, and a man who was beaten to death with his own artificial limb. "The Renaissance" is a term used to refer to a broad cultural movement that swept across Europe from the 14th through the 17th century, as well as the period in European History that divides the Late Middle Ages from the beginnings of the modern era. Through the term is most typically used to refer to the Renaissance in Italy - which includes a number of the most famous writers, thinkers, and artists of the period - the Renaissance itself spread to a number of European nations, including Scandinavia, The Netherlands, England, France, Hungary, and Russia.Need more? Check out the most unusual murders of other eras such as the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/unusual-deaths-bizarre-deaths-during-the-middle-ages/notable-famous-deaths">odd deaths during the Middle Ages</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/unusual-deaths-bizarre-deaths-of-the-21st-century/notable-famous-deaths">bizarre deaths from the 21st century.</a>

The 9 Strangest Deaths of the Renaissance And Early Modern Eras

Renaissance Deaths | List of Strange Renaissance Era Killings

A look at major events that happened a long time ago and the people who played the biggest roles in shaping the world as we know it.

Historical Facts & Figures

Some of the most prolific&nbsp;figures in history got off in ways that would have been considered untoward in their time.&nbsp;

Nowadays, many&nbsp;of the&nbsp;behaviors described here are seen as normal, or at least, somewhat so. But back in the day, some of these writers, revolutionaries, philosophers, and the like kept their sexuality&nbsp;and kinks a secret, only to be discovered decades after their passing by scholars and curious readers.

Perhaps if these legends were alive now, they would wave their flags proudly and let the world know what turns them on. Or not, and that&#39;s fine too; after all, it&#39;s nobody&#39;s business what you&#39;re into.

10 Historically Important Figures With Extra Colorful Personal Lives

The Most Historically Important Perverts Of All Time

Beau Iverson

Weird History

George Washington

Benjamin Franklin

Abraham Lincoln

Bill Gates

Ronald Reagan

Steve Jobs

George W. Bush

Barack Obama

Donald Trump

Jesus Christ

Leonardo da Vinci

Isaac Newton

Are you already an expert in everything America? Great! No need to read about these fascinating facts and important events that have shaped the U.S. as we know it today.

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List of the most important leaders in U.S. history. Love 'em or hate 'em, these leaders shaped American history from its founding through today. Men and women who have truly defined America through their work and leadership, even if it did not mean serving political office, are ranked here on this master list of leaders. Pioneers who changed the landscape, from the Civil Rights Movement, to Women's Suffrage, to the atom bomb, appear on this list of American leaders who changed the world.The most important American presidents are ranked here, like Harry S. Truman and George Washington to name a few, along with First Ladies like Eleanor Roosevelt. Industry leaders like Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller cannot be overlooked, nor can leaders who were not in the U.S. government itself, such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Susan B. Anthony. Leadership takes many forms throughout American history, and famous American leaders pervade all of history, but this list gives props to those who were the most influential. Vote up the most important U.S. leaders below, or if the United States is too small for you, make sure to peruse this list of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-important-leaders-in-world-history">The Most Important Leaders in World History</a>.

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This is a list of the most <a href="/list/important-historical-figures-not-taught-in-school/genevieve-carlton" target="_blank">influential people</a> of all of human history. This means that the individuals on this list have had a significant effect on how regular people live their lives today and have had a large impact on how modern society works. The names on this list include iconic religious figures, recognizable scientists and inventors, and some of the most powerful&nbsp;<a href="/crowdranked-list/the-most-important-leaders-in-world-history" target="_blank">important leaders in world history</a>. Vote for your top choices and re-rank this list your way.&nbsp;

What makes an individual worthy of a spot on a list of the most influential people ever? Certainly, some of the <a href="/list/greatest-minds-of-all-time/walter-graves" target="_blank">greatest minds of all time</a> deserve to be ranked highly. Examples include Leonardo da Vinci, Sir Isaac Newton, and certainly <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/whoa-historical-figure-facts-09252020/mallory-weiler" target="_blank">Albert Einstein</a>. Each one of these incredible and inspirational&nbsp;people used the power of their minds to change the world. Not surprisingly, several names on this list are also among the most <a href="/crowdranked-list/famous-role-models-we_d-like-to-meet-in-person" target="_blank">famous role models we&#39;d like to meet in person</a>.

Featuring historical figures, interesting men, and impactful people, this list of the world&#39;s most legendary figures have had all kinds of effects on the biggest and historic events.

And modern-era figures also deserve to be listed here. Can anyone argue that Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg aren&#39;t among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-most-influential-contemporary-americans" target="_blank">most influential contemporary Americans</a>? It&#39;s time to add your opinions on who you believe are the most&nbsp;influential&nbsp;people&nbsp;in&nbsp;history, with your votes and your rankings.

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The worst U.S. presidents of all time, measured by their negative impact on the nation, its citizens health and happiness, and its future prosperity. (In some cases -&nbsp;such as the popular selections of Warren G. Harding and Richard Nixon -&nbsp;the negative view of the president and his administration is due to various scandals and perceived corruption within its ranks. Nixon remains the only president to step down from the office amid&nbsp;threats of impeachment.)

Much of a president&#39;s job -&nbsp;including serving as the figurative head of the American state and setting the nation&#39;s general legislative and diplomatic agenda -&nbsp;is sort of intangible and hard to evaluate in strict &quot;good vs. bad&quot; terms. This makes any list of the &quot;best&quot; or &quot;worst&quot; US presidents essentially subjective, and though there were administrations with a significant series of positive or negative outcomes, it&#39;s rarely clear just how much these had to do with the person in office and how many were simply due to accidents of fate or circumstance. Nonetheless, in particularly extraordinary cases -&nbsp;such as the administration of Abraham Lincoln, which kept the nation intact during the Civil War crisis, or the administration of Andrew Johnson immediately after that threatened the entire success of the Reconstruction project -&nbsp;it is clear which presidents did an overall good or bad job.

So who were the worst presidents of all time? We&#39;re ranking them here, based on your votes! When you&#39;ve had enough political negativity, be sure to check out Ranker&#39;s ultimate uplifting presidential list: <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-u-s-presidents-from-best-to-worst" target="_blank">The Best US Presidents</a>.

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A list of the Americans who have had the most central influence on, or importance to, the modern era. This would include Americans who have most significantly altered the course of events from roughly the 1980s onward. So while someone like Ronald Reagan or Steve Jobs might very well apply, figures like Franklin D. Roosevelt or even Martin Luther King Jr. would probably not be considered contemporary enough to qualify.Americans from every walk of life and every industry have managed to profoundly influence the country. This can include efforts to alter the culture or perspective of Americans, technological or scientific innovations that forever <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/ways-internet-changes-how-we-think/hannah-collins?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">changed the way</a> we live, business achievements which altered the course of one or multiple industries, or political decisions that permanently shifted later events in America and the world.Vote for the important Americans below you think had the greatest impact on the way we live today. Or if you don't see your selection, add it by making your own list.