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Ford v. Ferrari

In the early 1960s, the Ford Motor Company was eager to appeal to a younger market of drivers - and that meant building a faster and more powerful car. CEO Henry Ford II could think of no better means than bringing Italian automaker Ferrari under the Ford banner. In theory, it was a good match: Ford wanted to get into the European racing scene, and Enzo Ferrari needed cash to keep his business afloat.

Over several months in 1963, <a href="http://www.italiantribune.com/part-38-the-blue-oval-and-the-prancing-horse/" target="_blank">the details came together</a>. Ford would take control of Ferrari&rsquo;s passenger vehicle production, while Ferrari would retain control of their racing division. But when Ford executives presented Enzo, who was known as il Commendatore, or &quot;the Commander,&quot;&nbsp;with the contract, there was a stipulation: Henry would have final approval over all <a href="https://www.autonews.com/article/19980831/ANA/808310794/story-reveals-why-enzo-ferrari-said-no-to-ford" target="_blank">racing budgets</a>. Enzo - who was only entertaining Ford&rsquo;s offer because it would allow him to focus more on racing - refused. He and his lawyer left the negotiating table, went out for dinner, and never returned. Hank the Deuce wanted revenge.

Just three years after their deal with Ferrari soured, Ford&rsquo;s GT40 swept the Triple Crown of endurance racing, taking first place at the 24 Hours of Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, and <a href="http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/winners/&amp;race=le_mans" target="_blank">24 Hours of Le Mans</a>. When Ford beat Ferrari at Le Mans in 1966, Ford didn&rsquo;t just squeak by: They took the podium with a 1-2-3 finish. It was the first time in history a car from an American manufacturer&nbsp;won the prestigious and grueling race in the French countryside; it was also the first time in six years Ferrari was defeated.

This is the story that fuels Ford v Ferrari. The film follows driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale) as he works with automotive designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) to build a car that will please marketing exec Lee Iacocca (Jon Bernthal) and win Le Mans for Henry Ford II (Tracy Letts). The real story behind Ford v&nbsp;Ferrari is often presented as a grudge match;&nbsp;even the film&rsquo;s title pits the two companies - and the two men behind them - against each other. But it&rsquo;s also a story about innovation and determination, perseverance and risk.

Hank the Deuce and il Commendatore provided the spark, but it was the desire to build an exceptional race car that led to Ford&rsquo;s victory at Le Mans.

The Real History Behind 'Ford V Ferrari'

General

Jen Lennon

Exploring and ranking everything in HBO's epic fantasy series.

Game of Thrones

Look: since 2011, a lot has happened. Here is some of the stuff you may have forGoTten about. 

The Game of Thrones — So Far

Summer

Game of Thrones Season 8, episode 2, is called &quot;A Knight of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/aquaman-what-are-the-seven-kingdoms/jonathan-kantor?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the Seven Kingdoms</a>,&quot; but it might as well be called &quot;the calm before the storm.&quot; The episode takes places entirely at Winterfell as everyone prepares for the fight against the army of the dead. It&#39;s a lot of setup for the big battle waiting the warriors.

Winterfell Prepares For The Army Of The Dead

Everything That Happened In 'Game Of Thrones' Season 8, Episode 2: 'A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms'

'Game Of Thrones' Season 8, Episode 2: What Happened?

Everything you could possibly want to know about the 2017 installment of the saga.

Episode VIII: The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Before Star Wars: The Last Jedi was even released in theaters, director Rian&nbsp;Johnson tipped audiences off about an adorable Easter egg in the film: he designed an alien to look like <a href="https://www.polygon.com/2017/12/6/16743484/star-wars-the-last-jedi-carrie-fisher-gary" target="_blank">Carrie Fisher's dog, Gary</a>. It is a touching tribute to Fisher, who passed away in December 2016, but it is also a hint that Johnson has a sense of humor when it comes to&nbsp;The Last Jedi&nbsp;Easter eggs.While alien-Gary is one of the cutest references in The Last Jedi, he is certainly not the only homage in the film. There are plenty of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/star-wars-easter-eggs/destiny-a-lopez" target="_blank">Star Wars universe Easter eggs</a> in The Last Jedi –&nbsp;and a few other pop-culture phenoms get&nbsp;shout-outs, too.&nbsp;Warning: this list contains spoilers about Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Watch Out For Spoilers

Easter Eggs You May Have Missed In Star Wars: The Last Jedi

18 Easter Eggs You May Have Missed In Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Lifestyle

Planned Parenthood plays&nbsp;a critical role in helping women take control of their health. They provide cancer screenings, vaccinations, blood tests, even counseling. Yes, they offer abortion services, but those only represent <a href="https://www.plannedparenthood.org/files/4013/9611/7243/Planned_Parenthood_Services.pdf">three percent of the services they provide annually</a>. Hardline anti-abortionists and family values politicians pose a real threat to the&nbsp;health of&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.guttmacher.org/gpr/2017/01/understanding-planned-parenthoods-critical-role-nations-family-planning-safety-net">twenty-six percent of Planned Parenthood clients</a> who reported it's the only place they can get the care they need,&nbsp;because&nbsp;the things Planned Parenthood does besides abortions can save lives.So many people only see Planned Parenthood in the abstract, only understand it as an idea, a mythical place where evil doctors commit atrocities. But for the women who rely on the nonprofit to help them take control of their health - whether it's because they have no other low-cost local healthcare provider&nbsp;or they just flat-out like their local clinic - Planned Parenthood is not just an abstraction. It's a lifeline.

Important Things Planned Parenthood Does Besides Abortions, Ranked By You

All The Things Planned Parenthood Does That Aren’t Abortions, Ranked By How Important You Think They Are

Family Matters

Nothing about Steve&nbsp;Urkel's car makes sense. Not the single door that swings open from the front, revealing&nbsp;both too much and too little of the interior all at once—too much because of the&nbsp;grotesquerie of seeing a car open&nbsp;like a clam shell,&nbsp;not enough because there's simply not enough car; not the single bench seat that serves as the only place to sit; not its bizarre, almost triangular shape, a remnant of a past design that had only three wheels; and certainly not its cloth sunroof, a mockery of a feature on a&nbsp;vehicle that tops out at 53 MPH. And who would bother to import a Europe-exclusive 1960 BMW Isetta&nbsp;300 to suburban Chicago&nbsp;in 1993?Family Matters,&nbsp;an ABC sitcom that ran from 1989 to 1997,&nbsp;deals in the bombastic and the absurd. At times, it borders on magical realism. Steve Urkel&nbsp;(Jaleel White), the irritating, dorky neighbor of the Winslow family, at one point invents a &quot;Cool Juice&quot; that transforms him into a smooth-talking ladies' man named Stefan Urquelle; later, he renames &quot;Cool Juice&quot; &quot;Boss Sauce.&quot; None of this, mind you, is fantasy.&nbsp;The presence of the Isetta in the world of Family Matters,&nbsp;then,&nbsp;is&nbsp;somehow&nbsp;fitting. Urkel&nbsp;defies&nbsp;explanation as a human being. It's suitable that his car defies explanation as a vehicle. And it's also suitable that the bubbly, futuristic Isetta is making a comeback as an all-electric vehicle—something, it seems, it was destined for all along.

Remember Steve Urkel's Weird Car? It's Coming Back As An Electric Vehicle

Lists about the infinite expanses of space and time. Read up to open your mind so wide, it explodes.

Theories of the Universe

Graveyard Shift

The Antikythera mechanism&nbsp;is an ancient analog computer used to predict the movement of the planets and the dates of future solar eclipses. It contains 30 metal gears, which work in harmony. Devices&nbsp;of similar complexity didn't appear&nbsp;until the 14th century, more than 1,300 years after the mechanism was built, a reality&nbsp;so difficult to explain rationally that the Internet is practically bursting with the Antikythera&nbsp;mechanism conspiracy theories. But is the Antikythera&nbsp;mechanism real? Undoubtedly.&nbsp;In 1901, divers found a shipwreck off the coast of the Greek island&nbsp;Antikythera. It was full of ancient Greek artifacts, which were excavated and taken to the National Museum in Athens. There, archeologists&nbsp;pieced together sculptures and pottery, largely ignoring a calcified lump of wood and bronze. This, it turned out, would be one of the greatest tragedies of archeological discovery in modern times, because what was inside radically challenged ideas about ancient civilizations and their technology.The calcified lump contained parts of the Antikythera mechanism, and research into its origins didn't begin until the 1950s. Even as Yale University professor Derek J. de Solla Price began investigating it in 1951, his research had little impact on the scientific community. Over the years, however, thanks to&nbsp;3D X-rays, carbon dating, and translation of inscriptions, tremendous amounts of information about the mechanism have&nbsp;been compiled. But even as we&nbsp;continue to learn about the&nbsp;device, more questions are raised than answered. The Antikythera mechanism theories range from out-of-this-world to firmly rooted in scientific evidence, but all of them will change everything you know about technology and history.

12 Bizarre and Outlandish Theories About the Antikythera Mechanism

Lists of insane, very creepy tales are almost unbelievable, but are 100% true.

Totally Bizarre True Stories

As they say in well-written scripts, "You mean... like time travel?" + also a few bizarre stories about real people who have claimed, despite every law of physics, they have traveled through time.

Travelin' Through Time

Nearly everyone has heard a completely ludicrous time travel story at least once in their life, like the internet-famous Backwoods Home <a href="http://www.backwoodshome.com/the-time-travel-ad/" target="_blank">magazine ad</a> which read, &quot;Wanted: Somebody to go back in time with me. This is not a joke. P.O. Box 322, Oakview, CA 93022. You'll get paid after we get back. Must bring your own weapons. Safety not guaranteed. I have only done this once before.&quot; It was, of course, a hoax, as many similar stories are. But what about real time travelers? Do they exist?That's something you have to decide for yourself, as no time travel stories can be conclusively proven. But there are some convincing stories of people who may have actually traveled through time and other <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/green-children-of-woolpit/tracey-graham" target="_blank">mysterious figures</a>. So strap in, because this list is going to take you through some of the most credible time travel stories.

Mysterious Time Travelers With Convincing Stories

13 Mysterious Real-Life Time Travelers with Convincing Stories

Lists about history's most famous "rippers," serial killing and spreading terror from Atlanta to Ypsilanti—but mostly Just Jack.

Jesse and the Rippers

Jack the Ripper is easily one of England's most infamous killers. In 1888, five women were brutally murdered in the Whitechapel district of London. All five had their throats slashed, four had deep cuts to their abdomens, and three had some of their organs removed. Six similar murders occurred between 1888 and 1891. It's unclear exactly how many people fell victim to the infamous serial killer, partially because Jack the Ripper's real identity is <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/local-solved-mysteries/chrissy-rose?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">still a mystery</a>.With so much unknown about the Whitechapel killer, it's no surprise that there are a lot of theories about the slayings. Who was Jack the Ripper? Was he connected to the royal family? Was he being protected by someone in the police department? Was he a woman?&nbsp;Read through this list to learn some truly frightening theories <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/twisted-jack-ripper-facts/amandasedlakhevener?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">about Jack the Ripper</a> - and vote up the ones that you find most believable.

Theories About Jack the Ripper That Might Freak You Out

Theories About Jack the Ripper That Will Freak You Out

Myths, lore, ghost stories, and urban legends from all around the United States.

American Legends

Every summer, the world’s most elite and powerful men meet in the woods north of San Francisco. They don’t talk about work. Instead, they perform Druid-like rituals, burning coffin effigies in reverence to the large redwoods that surround their camp. Nixon, Bush, Ford, Reagan, Rumsfeld, Kissinger, Rockefeller—all of these men have been members of the super-secretive Bohemian Club. And this isn’t some conspiracy theory: the Bohemian Club is very, very real. And so is their annual retreat at their private camp, Bohemian Grove. Here are some shocking Bohemian Grove stories—some documented, some rumored—that might just make you start believing in conspiracies.Some background information - the Bohemian Club was founded in 1872 by reporters who wanted to build a community in which they could appreciate the arts. Artists and musicians were welcome, and, over time, the club relaxed its rules: anyone who appreciated the arts could join, even non-creatives. This opened the floodgates, because if there’s one thing rich people who fancy themselves sophisticates love, it’s private clubs.Soon, the club was overrun by the wealthy elite, and the artists and journalists were pushed to the margins. As per club rules, at least ten percent of members must be artists, but realistically, only the most famous artists are allowed in. And, oh yeah: no women allowed.One thing is very clear about Bohemian Grove: they don’t like outsiders. In 2008, a Vanity Fair reporter who infiltrated the camp was arrested for trespassing. It took an hour for members and security to suss out the fact that he didn’t belong. Impressive, since there were a few hundred men at the camp. You wouldn’t think it’d be <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/hipsters-trying-too-hard/amylindorff?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">too hard</a> to blend into a crowd, right? But not this crowd. This crowd can tell who belongs and who doesn’t.Despite the closed ranks, a few people have snuck into the club, and their testimonies give Bohemian Grove theories credence. Yet even those who got into the Bohemian Club weren't able to stay long enough to really integrate and figure out exactly what's happening in those woods. Until that happens, we’re left to speculate about a Bohemian Grove conspiracy. This list will take you through some theories about this exclusive camp. Get ready to put on your tinfoil hats.

Creepy Stories and Theories About Bohemian Grove

Bohemian Grove Creepy Conspiracies, Theories, and Stories

Are we the only intelligent lifeforms in the entire universe? Probably not. Exploring the unknown worlds, motives, and visits of extraterrestrial life and UFOs.

Aliens.

The Fermi paradox is a theory about alien life forms and the probability of them ever reaching the earth via interstellar travel. Put simply, the Fermi paradox asks, &quot;If there are billions of planets in the universe, why do we seem to be the only one with intelligent life?&quot;Enrico Fermi was a physicist, and his paradox and its possible solutions rely on equations about the universe and its origins. But if you’re totally freaked out by the thought of complicated scientific and mathematical formulas, don’t worry. This list will take you through Fermi’s paradox step by step and break down all the complex physics into easily understandable, bite-sized pieces of information.So who was Enrico Fermi? He was an Italian theoretical and nuclear physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1938. After winning the prize, he and his wife fled Mussolini and immigrated to the United States,&nbsp;where he was a major part of the Manhattan Project, producing&nbsp;the first nuclear chain reaction.&nbsp;For that reason, he is often called the “architect of the atomic bomb.”Fermi's knowledge of physics, as well the darker side of politics and world history, influenced both his paradox and its possible solutions. Some of the implications of Fermi's paradox are chilling, but all of them are fascinating.

14 Mind-Blowing Things You Need To Know About The Fermi Paradox

Everything You Need to Know about the Fermi Paradox

Pop Culture

Black Knight satellite conspiracy theories are so juicy you wanna believe them. From ancient civilizations to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mysterious-ancient-scientific-discoveries-and-inventions/kellen-perry" target="_blank">alien technology</a>, the source material is too good to be denied. Nikola Tesla is even involved. Everything connected to Tesla is too good to be true, including <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF76qlwWM8s" target="_blank">David Bowie&rsquo;s</a> portrayal of him in Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s The Prestige. Wait, and didn&#39;t Nolan also direct The Dark Knight?&nbsp;Doesn&#39;t that sound a lot like Black Knight? There&#39;s another conspiracy for you right there.&nbsp;

The mythology of the Black Knight satellite is so dense and thorny&nbsp;critics dismissed it as a collection of unrelated tales. But if you look hard enough, it all fits together.&nbsp;So what is the Black Knight satellite? That&#39;s the easy bit to explain - it&#39;s an <a href="http://www.express.co.uk/news/science/600459/WATCH-Legendary-Black-Knight-alien-satellite-captured-passing-ISS-AND-Moon" target="_blank">alien satellite</a> that&#39;s supposedly been orbiting Earth for about 13,000 years.&nbsp;This list takes you through Black Knight satellite theories one by one, connecting the missing pieces.&nbsp;

Creepy Stories and Theories About the Black Knight Satellite

The Black Knight Satellite Creepy Conspiracies, Theories, and Stories

Quotations

E.B. White <a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=sj5_wr6zIEcC&amp;pg=PA120&amp;lpg=PA120&amp;dq=No+one+can+write+decently+who+is+distrustful+of+the+reader%E2%80%99s+intelligence+or+whose+attitude+is+patronizing.&amp;source=bl&amp;ots=mtc_phM5lG&amp;sig=GBdjTH9fDr4R5u9ae9DmGR0CN4M&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwj1jLjKq7DNAhVR-mMKHSpdBmEQ6AEISTAH#v=onepage&amp;q=No%20one%20can%20write%20decently%20who%20is%20distrustful%20of%20the%20reader%E2%80%99s%20intelligence%20or%20whose%20attitude%20is%20patronizing.&amp;f=false">once said</a>, “No one can write decently who is distrustful of the reader’s intelligence or whose attitude is patronizing.” If only the writers on here had heeded that advice. This list is full of the worst quotes about writing from the most pretentious writers. &nbsp;The writers on this list give some pretty bad writing advice. There’s ageism, sexism, and so much self-importance. So vote up the most eye-rolling, insufferable quotes on writing, and then channel that anger into some damn good writing of your own. Hey, whatever you write, it’s definitely going to be better than the quotes on this list. Even if it’s just a string of expletives.

The Most Insufferable Quotes About Writers and Writing

Lists that rank the top game shows on TV and revisit some of the most memorable moments ever to air.

Life Is One Big Game Show

Fails

There have been lots of versions of Pyramid since it started airing in 1973. The game show pairs regular people with celebrities and forces them to collaborate - usually with mixed results. The contestant and the celebrity trade off naming things that fit into a certain category, trying to make the other person guess what the category is. Naturally, this has led to some funny&nbsp;Pyramid&nbsp;show fails.Being put on the spot is always tough, and having to name random things while you're on TV, sitting across from a celebrity can be intimidating. Sometimes it's the contestants that cause these Pyramid game show fails, but other times, it's the celebrities ruining everything. Click through this list and vote up the funniest Pyramid <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/funny-game-show-fails/chris-abraham?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">game show bloopers</a> of all time.

The Greatest Fails from the Pyramid Game Shows

Visiting the mysterious empty and sunken vessels of the deep blue sea.

Ghost Ships & Shipwrecks

Strange True Stories

What are ghost ships? They are empty vessels that have been found abandoned at sea. Often, the crew’s disappearance is mysterious. There is no obvious evidence left on board to explain what happened to the boat or its passengers.So are ghost ships real? Have people really seen ghost ships? Definitely. While there are some purely mythical tales of specter-like ships like The Flying Dutchman floating on the dark sea, most ghost ship stories are all too real.This list includes stories of real ghost ships that were found floating on the open ocean without their crew. Sometimes there’s an explanation for what happened, but many times there isn’t. If you’re afraid of the ocean, you should probably steer clear of this list, it’s going to absolutely terrify you.

The Creepiest Ghost Ships Ever Found

The 13 Creepiest Ghost Ships Known To Exist

Cirque du Soleil has experienced an explosion of popularity in the past 10 years, but the circus troupe has actually been performing for over 30 years. So what is Cirque du Soleil? It’s a company that produces circus shows with a focus on acrobatics. Cirque was started in Montreal by two street performers, and over the years it has grown to be one of the largest touring circuses in the world. There are countless interesting facts about Cirque du Soleil, but this list compiles some truly mind-boggling statistics and <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> details. &nbsp;If you’ve ever wanted a&nbsp;behind-the-scenes glimpse at Cirque du Soleil, this is the list for you. With more than a dozen Cirque du Soleil shows currently running, there is plenty to learn about the performers and technicians who make every show unique.

Crazy Facts You Didn't Know About Cirque Du Soleil

19 Crazy Facts You Didn't Know About Cirque Du Solei

Get to know those nasty spirits from below the heavenly planes before they get to know you.

Know Your Demons

Even if you&rsquo;re not religious, you&rsquo;ve got to give religions credit for at least one thing: they really know how to scare the living daylights&nbsp;out of people. Religious demons often sound more terrifying than anything a human could dream up, which isn&#39;t a bad way to keep potential sinners in line.&nbsp;

This list of demons from religion includes figures from many different faiths. Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism&mdash;if it&rsquo;s got an evil demon, it&rsquo;s probably here. Some of these are familiar, some of them are obscure, but they&rsquo;re all really scary.

15 Terrifying Religious Demons We Hope We Never Meet

15 Terrifying Religious Demons You Never Want to Run Into

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

Black Dahlia

The murder of <a href="https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/black-dahlia" target="_blank">Elizabeth Short</a>, which became known as the Black Dahlia murder, is one&nbsp;of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-unsolved-murder-cases/web-infoguy?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous murders</a> in American history, partially because of how gruesome it was, and partially because it remains unsolved to this day. Short, 22, was killed in Los Angeles in 1947. Her body was found in an abandoned lot. She had been surgically cut in half at the waist and drained of blood; the woman who found her body initially thought it was a discarded mannequin.

There was a media frenzy in the aftermath. The police got hundreds of tips,&nbsp;a few confessions, and even <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/george-hodel-black-dahlia-killer/michelle-nati" target="_blank">one family who thinks</a> one of their own did the deed - but no one has yet been able&nbsp;to definitively prove any of their Black Dahlia theories. This list explores conspiracy theories about what happened to Elizabeth Short. Do you believe any of them?

Craziest Conspiracy Theories About The Black Dahlia

Craziest Conspiracy Theories About the Black Dahlia

Food

While you may recognize <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-panda-express-menu-items/ranker-food" target="_blank">Panda Express</a> from their seemingly ubiquitous presence in <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-mall-food-court-restaurant-chains/restaurant-chains" target="_blank">mall food courts</a>, there are actually so many interesting things about Panda Express. And no, they don’t all have to do with orange chicken — but come on, a list of Panda Express facts wouldn’t be complete without at least a few mentions of that sweet, sticky dish.Founded in 1982 by Andrew and Peggy Cherng, Panda Express is still family-owned and operated, despite now having over 1,500 restaurants. There are no franchises, and it’s still a privately held company. The company also donates millions to charity every year through its Panda Cares initiative. So enjoy these Panda Express statistics and facts, and see how long you can go before dashing out to satisfy your sudden, irresistible craving for America’s first fast-casual <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-american-chinese-food-chain-in-the-u-s-/zxray?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Chinese food chain</a>.

Tasty Things You Didn't Know About Panda Express

Lists about the real, terrifying, brutal lives inside gangs around the world.

What's Up, Gang?

Gangs

Have you ever wondered what gangs are really like? We hear about them in the news all the time. They&rsquo;re often associated with violence, but some groups defy that stereotype. Whether they have weird initiations, odd&nbsp;rituals, or just have strange ideals, some gangs just defy categorization.

This is a list of the weirdest gangs; each group on this list is wholly unique. The one thing they have in common, though, is a dedication to a singular cause.

10 Of The Most Interesting Gangs From Around The World

The World's Weirdest Gangs

Fact and fiction from the deepest, darkest, dankest corners of the World Wide Web.

Dark Memes & Internet Things

<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/deep-web-scary-stories/christopher-shultz?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">What is the deep web</a>?&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/deep-web-scary-stories/christopher-shultz?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank">The deep web</a> consists of hidden websites that you need a special browser and a direct link to access. It’s completely anonymous, so it's rumored some heinous stuff goes down there, as the following tales will attest. But these aren’t just stories of the deep web - these are deep web horror stories: first-person experiences of some seriously messed up stuff that happened on the deep web.&nbsp;Before you dive in, here are&nbsp;two things you need to know: Tor is the browser you need to browse the deep web, and the hidden wiki is a kind of portal to different websites.

People Describe Their Personal Stories About The Accessing The Deep Web

16 Creepy True Stories About the Deep Web

Lists about the backstories and persistent legends that surround the many mythical figures that watch you as you walk alone in the woods at night.

Creepy Creatures of Ill Repute

If you&rsquo;re not from Michigan, Ohio, or Connecticut, you may not have heard of the Melon Heads urban legend. Each state has several versions of the tale, but they all center around one thing: mysterious humanoids with large, bulbous heads. Sometimes, they&rsquo;re a result of inbreeding. Sometimes, they&rsquo;re a result of experiments gone wrong. They live in isolation in the woods&nbsp;and are usually believed to have&nbsp;nefarious intentions.&nbsp;

This list explores the origins of some of the legends, from the Melon Heads in Felt Mansion to the Melon Heads in Ohio and Connecticut. There are first-hand accounts, tales that have been passed down from generation to generation, and somewhat rational explanations. Is any of it true? Read through the accounts below and decide for yourself.

Most Unique Backstories Fueling The Melon Heads Urban Legend

The 11 Weirdest Stories About the Melon Heads Urban Legend

So you think you know everything about music? Study up to make sure you pull through for your team on Trivia Night.

Music Trivia You Should Know

Lists that rank great bands and artists based on their unique quirks. 

What Are You Listening To?

Bands/Musicians

Many bands changed their sound over the course of their careers. Whether it’s due to personal growth, members leaving, or pressure from their label, bands that switched genres aren’t uncommon. <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/pop-stars-who-switched-genres/jessica-defino">Pop stars explore different sounds</a> all the time. But it’s different when a band switches genres and then becomes massively successful. &nbsp;When a band’s breakthrough hit sounds totally different than their earlier output, it can be jarring for fans and critics alike. Sometimes the new direction is a natural progression, and older fans are completely okay with it. Other times, fans get a little heated. This is a list of 19 bands that changed genres before they made it big.

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