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Celebrity Ends

Death

Every news source wants to be the first to report, and sometimes they get ahead of themselves&nbsp;on important topics like the well-being of your favorite celebrity. Most celebrity obituaries are written prematurely as a way for media outlets to secure relevance.&nbsp;When those&nbsp;obituaries are released&nbsp;early, it&#39;s usually because of&nbsp;a hoax, misunderstanding, or just plain wrong information.

After reading a few obituaries for living celebrities, most people wait for more information or seek out other sources before spreading the news. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-top-8-celebrities-killed-by-the-internet/ivana-wynn" target="_blank">Celebrity hoaxes</a>&nbsp;have always existed, but the spread of misinformation increased with the invention of the Internet and social media. Some of these obituaries were released only moments before the actual event, but others were sent out&nbsp;several years too early.

These aren&rsquo;t obituaries that were created by social media, these are actual obituaries that were published by reliable outlets while the subject was still around to read them.&nbsp;

Celebrity Obituaries Published Prematurely Before The People Actually Died

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Celebrity Obituaries Prematurely Published Before The Person Actually Died

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Leonardo DiCaprio

Hollywood bachelor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/leonardo-dicaprio-movies-and-films-and-filmography/reference" target="_blank">Leonardo DiCaprio</a> has dated and broken up with&nbsp;some of the most beautiful women in the world. With acting chops, Hollywood looks, and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-friends-of-leonardo-dicaprio/abbey-grantham" target="_blank">lots of famous friends</a>, he has been on the relationship market for some time, and stories about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/leonardo-dicaprio_s-loves-and-hookups/celebrityhookups" target="_blank">dating Leonardo DiCaprio</a> are varied and legendary. But even though he&#39;s done&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/leonardo-dicaprio-being-cool/jessica-lawshe" target="_blank">some cool things</a>, not all of&nbsp;DiCaprio&#39;s exes have nice things to say about the actor.

If you&#39;ve ever pined after DiCaprio&nbsp;(or his famed&nbsp;Titanic&nbsp;persona, Jack Dawson),&nbsp;you may have wondered what it would be like to date&nbsp;him. Sure, his love interests have enjoyed&nbsp;walking down red carpets, jet-setting to exotic locations, partying at Paris nightclubs,&nbsp;or lounging around Hollywood mansions, but&nbsp;what are the downsides of dating one of the world&#39;s most famous movie stars?

A lot of what&#39;s known about DiCaprio&#39;s relationships is based on rumors or comments from anonymous sources - apparently, his exes don&#39;t do a lot of kissing and telling -&nbsp;but we can still glean a few things about what&#39;s it&#39;s like to date Leonardo DiCaprio.&nbsp;

What It's Like To Date Leonardo DiCaprio

Lists about the gazillions of things spinning around the whole infinite universe.

Space: The Final Frontier

Weird History

There are always discoveries in space exploration. <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-space-facts/kellen-perry" target="_blank">What we know about space</a> today is leaps and bounds beyond what <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/modern-dinosaur-discoveries/stephanroget" target="_blank">you might have&nbsp;learned in school</a>. The space facts of your youth may no longer be accurate or could be a small part of a bigger story. New research has completely upended several of the most basic ideas: for example, the existence of&nbsp;nine planets is not a given&nbsp;(RIP Pluto), and Saturn&#39;s rings aren&#39;t as unique as previously believed.

Some modern finds inspire hope among astronomers, while other discoveries can prove confusing and raise&nbsp;more questions than answers. Here are the highlights in the exciting and ever-changing frontier that is space.&nbsp;

Everything We've Learned About Space Since You Were In School

General

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

Coffee

Seemingly every time you go to Starbucks, there's a new drink. Some of the most popular Starbucks drinks, however, have stood the test of time. You can find a Starbucks every 15 feet or so for a reason. Millions of people have made the most popular Starbucks beverages part of their daily routine. While almost all cities have a Starbucks, few have the same list of <a href="http://qz.com/195631/what-people-order-at-starbucks-around-the-united-states/" target="_blank">most popular Starbucks drinks</a>.In fact, the top Starbucks drink by city varies wildly. These aren't <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/starbucks-secret-menu-items/secret-menu-items" target="_blank">the Starbucks secret&nbsp;menu</a>&nbsp;drinks; these are the most popular Starbucks beverages in major cities across the country. It might be difficult to draw many conclusions from this list,&nbsp;but it's clear Americans need a lot of caffeine to function.

What's The Most Popular Starbucks Beverage In Major US Cities?

Hey, what's up? Are you on a quest for a nightmare? Well, look no further.

Creepy People, Places & Things

It is sometimes challenging to separate facts&nbsp;from long-held rumors about the Paris Catacombs. As an underground cemetery holding the bones of millions of people below <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/whoa-paris-facts/setareh-janda" target="_blank">Paris</a>, the catacombs are the stuff of nightmares. In many ways, however, the mass grave site is the least disturbing aspect of the underground labyrinth. There is much gossip about Nazis, vengeful spirits, and secret societies supposedly in the catacombs.

With nearly 200 miles of gloomy tunnels, it&rsquo;s easy to imagine getting lost in the Paris Catacombs and never making your way out. Today, any visitor can embark on a guided tour, and learn all kinds of information about the historic burials. However, this tour is only about 45 minutes long - it doesn&#39;t even take you deep into the illegal sections, where the secrets dwell.

You&rsquo;ve already read about <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/ghost-stories-about-haunted-catacombs/caroline-cooney" target="_blank">tales of haunted catacombs</a>, and perhaps&nbsp;strolled through the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/murder-dumps/mariel-loveland" target="_blank">mysteries surrounding murder dumps</a>. The Paris Catacombs are a mix of both: an allegedly haunted area where the dead rest&nbsp;in astonishing numbers&nbsp;and&nbsp;few know how deep the darkness goes.

The Paris Catacombs Hide A Secret Cinema Club And Pools, In Addition To Six Million Dead

The Paris Catacombs Have A Secret Cinema Club And Pool In Addition To Six Million Dead

Lifestyle

Every zodiac sign&nbsp;has&nbsp;unique, positive traits that make them a perfect fit for someone out there. On the opposite side of the coin, however,&nbsp;every&nbsp;sign has a&nbsp;quality or two that makes&nbsp;them difficult to be in a relationship with. The zodiac can tell you <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/zodiac-signs-fall-in-love/veronica-walsingham" target="_blank">how to make someone fall in love with you</a>&nbsp;as well as why your <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/relationship-problems-by-zodiac-sign/matt-manser" target="_blank">relationship might suck</a>. You may already know the most <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/annoying-zodiac-sign-traits/crystal-brackett" target="_blank">annoying thing about you</a> according to your sign, but is there something specific that's hindering your partnerships&nbsp;from flourishing? The reasons you struggle with&nbsp;romance may&nbsp;be cause for trouble&nbsp;in relationships with friends and family, too.

The Real Reason You’re Struggling In Relationships, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Celestial Object

You may have your go-to poison, but does it align with the favorite&nbsp;booze in your&nbsp;state? While the stars may suggest there is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/alcohol-by-zodiac-sign/greg-benevent" target="_blank">perfect alcoholic drink for your zodiac sign</a>, social media analysis shows&nbsp;your beverage&nbsp;of choice, and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/alcohol-consumption-by-state/pierce-nahigyan" target="_blank">how much you drink</a>,&nbsp;&nbsp;may be influenced by where you live.&nbsp;

The social app BARTRENDr collected data from 700,000 users to investigate&nbsp;the most popular alcohol by state, and some of the results may surprise you. Of course, Tennessee&#39;s favorite liquor is not all that shocking, but who would have pegged Connecticut as a stronghold for&nbsp;Patr&oacute;n sippers?&nbsp;

Obviously, any time you drink you should probably eat, as well.&nbsp;So you might as well&nbsp;pair your <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-popular-cocktail-by-state/anncasano" target="_blank">quintessential cocktail</a> with the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-popular-food-in-each-state/nathan-gibson" target="_blank">most popular food from your state</a>.&nbsp;

What People Are Getting Drunk Off Of In Each State

Beverage

Zodiac

We all have our standard orders when it comes to the bar menu, but did you ever stop to think that maybe your drink of choice isn't what the stars have mapped out for you? While not an exact science, there is an alcoholic drink for each zodiac sign.&nbsp;What sign you were born under can dictate a lot of things, like what kind of person you become when you <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/how-zodiac-signs-get-drunk/mason-weigel" target="_blank">imbibe a little too much</a>. Humans have been <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-alcohol-and-liquor-from-ancient-history/carly-silver" target="_blank">drinking since ancient times</a>, but it wasn't until recently we have had the wherewithal to determine alcohol by zodiac sign.&nbsp;&nbsp;So next time you go out, consider ordering a drink that matches your zodiac.&nbsp;

What Alcoholic Drink Are You, Based On Your Zodiac Sign?

What Alcohol Are You, Based On Your Zodiac Sign?

Lists about what to expect when you're expecting, funny memes, movies to watch, delicious snacks to try, and much more to get you through these 40 magical weeks of pregnancy.

A Bun in the Oven

Some gender reveal parties are truly amazing. Parents-to-be go above and beyond in planning the perfect reveal for their unborn child. Even <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/ridiculous-celebrity-baby-and-gender-reveals/rebecca-shortall" target="_blank">celebrities&nbsp;are getting in on it</a>. Over time, they've gotten progressively more popular and extravagant. One&nbsp;can only imagine what all the innovative future parents out there will come up with next.

The Most Over-The-Top Gender Reveals That Maybe Went Too Far

Most Over-The-Top Gender Reveals More Dramatic Than Birth Itself

Lists of the unsavory news stories that shook the very foundations of our delicate sensibilities.

Ooh! Scandal!

Are you the "sports guy" on your trivia team? Meet your new secret weapon: lists about everything even you don't know about sports.

Sports Buff Stuff

Being a great athlete is a dream shared by millions, including almost all of the people who committed the biggest hoaxes in <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-embarrassing-losses-in-sports-history-/mikeyisawesome1">the history of sports</a>. If you can’t make it on your own, an athletic hoax might be able to get you closer to your goal than you ever thought possible. From fakes in pro sports to&nbsp;college sports hoaxes, all of these stunts are motivated by one thing: a dream left unfulfilled. Making it into college athletics, let alone into the pros, is unimaginably difficult. All of these sports conspiracies are from someone who just wanted to experience what&nbsp;that fame and fortune must be like. These aren’t all NFL hoaxes or <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/professional-sports-cheating-scandals/swiperight">cheaters</a>&nbsp;(although, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/college-sports-cheating-scandals/swiperight">a great many of them are</a>) -&nbsp;they’re mostly people who made&nbsp;bad decisions, got in over their heads, and then continued to make bad decisions. <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/college-sports-cheating-scandals/swiperight">College sports&nbsp;athletes who cheat</a> are possibly throwing away a great future, while many of these frauds&nbsp;didn’t exactly have a bright future awaiting them. So, what happens to the dreamer whose dreams don’t come true? If you’re in on any of these huge sports hoaxes, you fake it 'til&nbsp;you make it… or you don’t, are found out, and then end up on this list.

The Most Ridiculous Sports Hoaxes You’ve Never Heard About

The 18 Most Ridiculous Sports Hoaxes You’ve Never Heard About

Lists about real practices of witchcraft and the occult and their pointy-hatted, warty-nosed, buckle-shod, broom-ridin', high-pitched cacklin' depictions in media.

Witches Get Stitches

The <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/salem-witch-trial-misconceptions/tamar-altebarmakian">Salem witch trials</a> are some of the most widely known witch hunts in history, but violence against witches happens all over the world. Often, these incidents aren’t even “trials” with a jury and judge so much as they are just straight-up murders.&nbsp;It’s important to stress that there are no real “witches” in these cases. None of these people murdered had supernatural powers (obviously);&nbsp;often, this violence against witches is really just violence against women. <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/weird-witch-tests/tamar-altebarmakian">Accusations of witchcraft</a> are used as an excuse, not an explanation. What makes these even sadder is that these events&nbsp;didn’t happen centuries ago;&nbsp;all of the cases listed below were in the last decade or so. Evil doesn’t reside in the “black magic” of witches; it’s in the frightened frenzy of murderous mobs. All over the world, women (and some men) accused of witchcraft are hunted or put on trial and even killed to this very day.

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