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The 1990s brought a wave of amazing, unforgettable programming designed specifically for kids. Let's rank 'em.

'90s TV for Kids

Animated TV

The 1990s are back: butterfly clips, crop tops, and wide-leg jeans are flying off the shelves! That means it’s time for a new generation to bring the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-late-90s-cartoons/jonathan-kantor">underrated</a> cartoons from the exxxtreme decade to the surface (the more exes, the more extreme). Popular animated series from the '90s like Animaniacs, Powerpuff Girls, and Batman: The Animated Series are being rediscovered, but the real treasure lies in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-early-90s-cartoons/jonathan-kantor">oft-forgotten</a> shows of the era.As you read the list, think back to days spent at the mall trying to figure out which flannel shirt to buy. Or think back to this morning when you were shopping online for a new flannel shirt that looks just like the one you used to have. Either way, there is definitely at least one show on the list that you need to check out.

Underrated Animated '90s TV Shows That Were Ahead Of Their Time

TV Program

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Lists about the most memorable fictional characters in film, TV, and literature that will stick in our minds forever.

Characters We'll Never Forget

Death

Every civilization mourns the dead in different ways - the Egyptians built pyramids, Native Americans built earthen mounds, and Victorians built hair wreaths. No matter the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/whoa-famous-graves-2021/ivey-nucilli">resting place</a>, humans have a need to commemorate those who passed. The common theme of these memorials is to show <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/unusual-grave-gifts-historical-figures/melissa-sartore">the impact the deceased</a> had beyond their deaths, linking the past to the present.The civilization of fandom is no different. A piece of media that deeply influenced popular culture leaves a hole when it ends. When that happens, sometimes the fans rally to memorialize and celebrate the stories and characters they will never forget.&nbsp;Take a look at the memorials below and decide which to add to your trip itinerary.

12 Quirky Tributes And Memorials To Fictional Characters That Boggle Our Minds

Fictional Character

Quirky Tributes And Memorials To Fictional Characters 

Firsthand Accounts

Actors can face major challenges when taking on new characters, whether or not a character is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/how-actors-played-living-people/erin-mccann">based on a real person</a>. Beyond memorizing lines or blocking a scene, certain roles may require learning a new skill or language. These extra hurdles are often worth it, however, because audiences are quick to remember a performer's effort, even if he or she is<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/stories-about-roles-actors-regret/anncasano"> left with regret</a>.&nbsp;On the other hand, needing 120 stitches just to film a movie could make a person hesitate. Ever thought about becoming a voice actor? Tom Hanks's experience might change your mind. And maybe think twice before agreeing to star in a Quentin Tarantino film.Check out the rest of the list as stars describe their toughest roles.

Actors Talk About Playing Their Most Difficult Roles

Actor

Actors Discuss Their Most Challenging Roles

Food History

We may have our differences, but everyone likes the idea of a good meal. Whether the goal was to show off the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/medieval-feast-menu/alexandra-meyering">most intricate and expensive</a> dishes or keep house guests too occupied to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/extreme-versailles-moments-that-sound-fake-but-are-truekw-c/jim-rowley">stage a revolt</a>, history is full of elaborate banquets. Hosts held nothing back when trying to impress their guests. They provided all kinds of entertainment, from musicians and actors to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/borgia-party-banquet-of-chestnuts/jen-jeffers">ladies of the night.</a>Imagine being a 17th-century noble trying to plan a soirée the King is going to attend! You simply must turn out the finest china, include the gilded chalice, and fill the fountains with perfume! Discover how that turned out for one Frenchman - and more, in these stories of the biggest feasts in history.

12 Of The Biggest Banquets In History

General

The Biggest Banquets In History

Weird History

The temperature is dropping and days are getting shorter in the Northern Hemisphere - that means it's time to stay inside and cozy up with our fall favorites. Whether we're <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/halloween-movies-for-kids/randolph">sharing with our kids</a> or just reliving our own <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/wh-fans-movies-we-swear-existed/lauren-glen">childhood nostalgia</a>, we all have a seasonal movie or two that put us in the Halloween mood.&nbsp;Not all of the films include guts and gore; instead, some celebrate the time of year or just the fun of dressing up and hanging out with friends. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/rankerweirdhistory/posts/pfbid0LczVZyyVSRQbanCKxiUBhQ2fZZihJFsMrwqJVtfhniyLXMTjxdYeYbRyRX83Ahu6l">Weird History's readers shared</a> their favorite Halloween movies from when they were kids. Some of the answers might surprise you - in a good way!

Weird History Readers Share Their Favorite Halloween Movies When They Were Kids

Film

Favorite Childhood Halloween Movies, According To Weird History Fans

The original versions and real stories behind the fairy tales we've been whispering to sleepy children.

Once Upon a Time

Myths & Legends

Was Excalibur the actual Sword in the Stone? Was <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/theories-about-who-king-arthur-really-was/genevieve-carlton">Arthur Pendragon</a> real? Who was <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-real-merlin/jim-rowley">Merlin</a>? Legends and theories abound about the figures related to King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. The stories range from heroic to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-stories-from-king-arthur-and-his-knights/carly-silver">decidedly not</a>. Real or mythological, the Arthurian lore holds our interest to this day.More archeological evidence seems to come out every year that reignites the fervor for tales about mighty deeds done in the name of love and glory. Perhaps there's a small part of us that hopes to capture the chivalry of a romanticized past. One thing is certain - the search for the truth behind the legend continues.

The Actual Story Behind The Sword In The Stone

Story Behind Sword In The Stone

Lists about real and fictional policemen & women, detectives, and other law enforcement.

Police: Blue Lives  on Patrol

Whoa Facts

An undercover assignment is not as easy as movies like 21 Jump Street would have us believe. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/true-undercover-cop-stories/stefanie-hammond">Trained professionals</a> often have a hard time dealing with the difficult choices they must make while on a job. They have to find ways to separate their undercover persona from who they are in the real world. It can be even worse when agents have to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/true-prison-undercover-stories/stefanie-hammond">enter places like prisons</a> and make alliances with the very people they arrested.Undercover agents are the unsung heroes of law enforcement because, if they do their jobs right, then we never know their names. Luckily, more stories like the ones below are coming to light.

Firsthand Stories From People Who Went Undercover

Intense Stories Of Undercover Agents

Famous people are just like us - right down to the foods they hate. Whether beans or greens, some choices make sense. Others don't. And sometimes these choices have unintended consequences - like the salt and pepper on the table. While <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/historical-figures-favorite-foods/melissa-sartore">favorite foods</a> tend to feature proteins, veggies feature high among the hated.Nobody <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/american-foods-banned-in-other-countries/thomas-west">banned these foods</a> outright, but they didn't win any popularity contests either!

Foods Prominent People Couldn’t Stand

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Foods Prominent People Actually Couldn’t Stand

Staying on dry land, avoiding all the creepy, man-hungry creatures just below the surface.

What Lies Beneath

Scientists are discovering new facts about the ocean every day, but we still know more about our moon than we do <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/interesting-ocean-facts/quinn-armstrong">our seas</a>. Most mysteries of the past have been solved with new scientific understandings of natural phenomena, or the invention of new technology that lets us explore deeper. But for every <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/ocean-conspiracy-theories/cynthia-griffith">mystery solved</a> a new one emerges from the depths, like a great sea serpent.&nbsp;And there are mysteries that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/scary-fishermen-stories/michael-gibson">confound us</a> to this day, proving that we still have a ways to go to understand the life aquatic.

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