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Whoa Facts

The universe is a vast and fascinating place, so much so that its&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/science-facts-about-scale-of-universe/josh-plainse">sheer scale continues to astound</a>. Thus, it’s not surprising just how much new information about the world science continues to illuminate. And even with the surfeit of information available, it is still possible to find science facts that are, quite simply,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mindblowing-science-facts/melissa-sartore">mindblowing in all of the best ways</a>.&nbsp;The users of Reddit have been particularly adept at identifying some of the most remarkable science facts, many of which are sure to make anyone think about the world around them in a new way. These are the most WTF facts we've found.

Scientific Facts That Made Us Back Up And Say, 'WTF?'

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Pop Culture

The biopic seems to be having a bit of a moment, and Hollywood has once again found itself a little in love with stories about real artists, their struggles, and their lives. In particular, 2022 saw the release of several notable films which focused on the lives of larger-than-life stars such as Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, people who became so famous, their own lives and identities were largely subsumed by their star personae.What makes these performances stand out is just how unexpected they are and, in fact, the history of the biopic as a genre is filled with unexpected actors who showed phenomenal skill in portraying real-life Hollywood icons.&nbsp;&nbsp;

15 Times Unexpected Actors Played Hollywood Icons — And Nailed It

Actor

1990s

The 1990s was something of a golden age for film comedy, and it was particularly notable for the significant number of comedy stars who came to dominate the box office. However, it’s important to point out how even those who achieved true superstardom also had their fair share of flops and underappreciated films.Indeed, there is a great deal to be said for just these types of films, which help to shine an important light on just how talented and hard-working many of the decade’s most important actors truly were. Perhaps just as importantly, even the most underrated films from 1990s film stars managed to be incredibly funny, arguably the most important task of a comedy movie.

The Most Underrated Movies Of 1990s Comedy Stars

Film

Lists about phobias: the things we're scared of and why we are afraid of them.

What Are You So Afraid Of?

Film has a unique power to arouse powerful, primal emotions in its viewers. Due to its visual nature, it seems to have a unique relationship with the most basic of impulses. This, in turn, makes it particularly well-suited to tapping into and expressing some of humanity’s deep <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/left-for-dead-revenge-movies/gil-macias">collective fears</a>, and few phobias are as ubiquitous as claustrophobia.The best of such films can make a person feel as if they, like the characters, are enmeshed in a situation from which they <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/villains-trapped-for-eternity/tyler-mitchell">cannot escape</a>, which makes the almost inevitable release much more satisfying. In the world of film, few things are as satisfying as a timely escape.&nbsp;

15 Times Characters Were Trapped And Made Us Feel Claustrophobic

Times Characters Were Trapped And Made Us Feel Claustrophobic

Watchworthy

Everyone loves a good villain, a truly compelling antagonist who can pose a genuine threat to the hero. Less widely recognized, but still important, are those villains who are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/evil-henchmen-ranked/erin-maxwell">often subsidiary</a> to the main plot but who nevertheless prove to be some sort of impediment.Such characters are, very frequently, cannon fodder in the films in which they appear, often meeting their fates in spectacular fashion. Hollywood history is filled with such characters and, as a result, it’s important to take a few moments and recognize those key moments in which even relatively <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/useless-stupid-henchmen/erin-cody">minor characters</a> get their just desserts.&nbsp;

Minor Character Deaths That Were Extremely Satisfying

Fictional Character

First comes trial, then comes guilty, then comes sentencing to years locked away with people even more dangerous than you are. Join us on a whirlwind tour of prison!

Prison: Behind the Bars

Unspeakable Times

The prison film remains one of the most enduringly popular of cinematic genres. Most people have either heard of or watched such famous films as&nbsp;Cool Hand Luke&nbsp;or&nbsp;The Shawshank Redemption&nbsp;or&nbsp;The Green Mile,&nbsp;all of which&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dumb-movie-tropes/lauren-glen">contain various tropes</a> that have little to no basis in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-movies-tv-get-wrong-about-prison/donn-saylor">how prisons actually are in the real world</a>.&nbsp;In fact, many people have had their fundamental perception of the American criminal justice system and its institutions shaped (and often distorted) by the films they’ve seen on the subject. Thus, it’s all the more important to debunk some of the most egregious of tropes that have emerged throughout the years, in order to shed important light on&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-prison-is-really-like/alby-thompson">the reality of prison life.</a>

Dumb Tropes About Prison We Only Believe Because Of Hollywood

Lists about unforgettable child actors who nabbed the spotlight and how they have navigated life after fame at such vulnerable stages in their development.

Bright Young Stars

Actors' firsthand accounts of their work and personal lives as described in press junkets, talk shows, the red carpet, and their own personal media.

In Their Own Words

Entertainment

Many of the most beloved sitcoms to have appeared on American television have been notable for the extent to which they have introduced the world to various child actors and, just as importantly, introduced said children to the art and craft of television performance.Many child actors who appeared in these series have expressed their thoughts and feelings about what it was like to be in front of the cameras and the world at such a young age. Their comments shed an important light on the rewards - and the perils - of becoming famous while one is also trying to figure out one’s particular identity as a young person.

Former Child Actors Talk About What It Was Like To Be On Famous Sitcoms

Person

People describe their experiences working with stars of all ages in all environments.

Stars on Stars

Brendan Fraser

By this point, it’s clear Brendan Fraser is having a moment, and his widely-lauded appearance in the haunting film&nbsp;The Whale&nbsp;has earned him significant praise from the critics, with many viewing it as <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actor-comeback-stories/tyler-mitchell">his comeback role</a>.&nbsp;People who have worked with Fraser have, unsurprisingly, had many things to say about their experiences. What stands out is the extent to which such commentary is almost universally positive, and Fraser is clearly the kind of actor who inspires those around him with his innate goodness, his commitment to his craft, and his indelible charisma. Time and again over the years, both his directors and his cast-mates have made it clear just why he was, and remains, one of the most universally beloved stars in Hollywood.

What People Who Worked With Brendan Fraser Have Said About Him

Quotes About Brendan Fraser From People Who Worked With Him

Looking closer at some of the best, most realistic, most brutal depictions of war in the history of entertainment.

Wars on Screen

Performances

There is something enduringly appealing about the war film, even if the genre sometimes features underrated performances from its main cast. These are the types of films which immerse the viewer in the dark, sinister and terrifying world of combat. However, while war films are often praised for their cinematography and epic scope, it’s truly the acting that helps to elevate them into the realm of greatness.The men and women who appear in these films help to ground the broader picture, anchoring the drama and giving audiences people they can cheer for and care about, often showing the very human, and devastating, impact it has on the individual.&nbsp;

15 Underrated Performances In War Movies

Underrated Performances In War Movies

The many wonderful things that make life worth living. 

All Good Things

Wholesome

Few social events inspire quite as much feeling as sports. Most of the time, of course, these heightened emotions are generated by events that happen on the field, like an unexpected victory, an ill-judged call by a referee, or a tragic defeat.&nbsp;Other times, as with the&nbsp;various <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/sports-controversy-history-moments/tracey-graham">controversies afflicting athletics over the years</a>, these feelings arise from something off the field. However, for every bit of negative publicity surrounding the world of sports, just as many <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/heartwarming-celebrity-stories-2022/elle-tharp">heartwarming stories</a> exist, all of which serve as timely reminders of the goodness of humanity. Vote up your favorites!

Heartwarming Stories About Sports From Off The Field

Moving Stories About Athletes Off The Field

War Movies

Few film genres have been as prestigious in Hollywood as the war movie. Very often, such films are used to highlight both the brutality of war and the ultimate triumph of the human spirit, a tension which often produces great drama (and, occasionally, a bleak sort of absurdist comedy).This particular conflict is evident in the sub-genre of the war film, which features a child as the protagonist. The phenomenon of childish innocence put through the relentless meat grinder of war is a compelling one, and it very often adds a further layer of emotional complexity to this already fraught genre.&nbsp;

15 War Movies Told Through The Perspective Of Children

War Movies Told Through The Eyes Of Kids

Some Christmas films have, for one reason or another, become true classics of the season. Think, for example, of older films like&nbsp;It’s a Wonderful Life&nbsp;or even ones of relatively newer vintage like&nbsp;A Christmas Story.&nbsp;Indeed, in some ways it’s the films that have remained underappreciated which often provide new ways of appreciating the holiday.Some, to be sure, are a little&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/naughty-christmas-movies/zach-seemayer">on the naughty side,</a> while others are bleaker than one might expect from a film celebrating what is supposed to be the happiest (and most wonderful) time of the year. All of them, however, deserve a greater consideration from those who love everything to do with Christmas.

18 Underrated Christmas Movies That Deserve A Spot Under The Tree

The Most Underrated Christmas Movies, Ranked

Sitcoms

The 1990s was undoubtedly something of a golden age for the sitcom. Series like&nbsp;Friends, Frasier,&nbsp;and numerous others started in the decade, becoming almost synonymous with the form, and stories abound about&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/stories-about-90s-sitcom-stars/tracey-graham">the people who starred in them</a>. While many of the longest-running series of this decade managed to become definitive parts of the sitcom canon, others, for one reason or another,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/forgotten-90s-sitcoms-more-popular-than-today/lily-mcelveen">have largely been forgotten</a> or remain underrated, having fallen into obscurity during their heyday.There are many sitcoms to choose from for those looking for a heady dose of nostalgia, or for those seeking a more robust understanding of the strange time which was the 1990s.&nbsp;

Underrated '90s Sitcoms That Deserve A Rewatch

TV Program

Weird History

There is something uniquely pleasurable about the plot twist. Whether it occurs in a thriller or a science fiction film, a noir, or a psychological drama, these are the moments when everything which has come before is suddenly cast in a different, and often very sinister, light.&nbsp;Of course, there are also many forgotten plot twists, many of which have been overshadowed by those <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/plot-twists-2022/thomas-west">which came after them</a>. Other, more underrated plot twists have simply not received <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-plot-twist-movies/orrin-grey">as much attention</a> or love as they should. In both cases, the plot twists in the best films are those which stay rewarding, even after several rewatches.

Forgotten Plot Twists That Still Held Up In 2022

Plot Twists That Still Held Up In 2022

Historical Facts

American history is a rich and varied tapestry, filled with individuals who were capable of doing both great things and truly terrible deeds. The last few years have seen some remarkable developments in historiography, with new and fascinating facts about the past being unearthed and on a regular basis.&nbsp;Some of the most perplexing of 2022’s revelations&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/craziest-stories-us-presidents/elle-tharp">concerned American presidents</a>, some of whom were shot and others who carried on notorious extramarital affairs, while others focused on some of American history’s&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-entertainers-did-in-ww2/jonathan-kantor">most famous entertainers</a>. Be sure to cast your vote for what you think were the most unbelievable facts about American history that emerged from 2022.

Facts We Just Learned In 2022 About American History We Still Kind Of Don't Believe

History

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a story of vindication. After all, history is filled with incidents in which people, whether celebrities or doctors of explorers,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mocked-people-that-were-right/tracey-graham">were widely mocked by the public</a>, only for everyone to finally come to realize they were right all along.&nbsp;As it turns out, even&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/whatever-happened-to-people-in-historic-scandals/thomas-west">those who were involved in particularly high-profile scandals</a> are often able to take those moments of struggle and turn them into something geared toward the greater good. In 2022, these were some of our favorite stories to read about - so be sure to vote up which did the most to prove the underdog right.

Stories Of Vindication We Heard In 2022

The past couple of years have been particularly strong when it comes to movies and TV series <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/plot-twist-in-middle-of-the-movie/mike-mcgranaghan">with the best plot twists</a>. These are the moments when everything the viewer - and, very often, the character - has come to believe is suddenly changed by some particularly important revelation.&nbsp;A well-done and thought-out plot twist can feel like a bolt of lightning, startling one’s complacency and forcing a greater attention to detail. And, if they are&nbsp;truly&nbsp;well-done, they fit in perfectly with what has come before, so it all comes to seem as inevitable as the ending. Be sure to vote on which of these plot twists made you think differently about the movie or TV show you just watched.

The Best Plot Twists We Watched In 2022

Plot Twists We Watched In 2022

A look at the best and most underrated in entertainment, music, and sports in 2022.

2022: Wrapping Up

Actors

The year 2022 was a very rich one when it came to discovering new stars. Whether in fantasy or biopic, sweeping drama or intimate comedy, the year marked a key moment in the careers of some of the industry’s most promising performers. Many of these individuals had fine careers before this year, of course, but very often they managed to fly under the radar, waiting for the one big role that would not only give them a chance to flex their acting muscles but also reach a wider audience.Fortunately for them, and for those sitting in the audience, many got just what they wanted, heralding a bright new future for their careers.

14 Up-And-Coming Actors Who Officially Arrived In 2022

Up-And-Coming Actors Who Officially Arrived In 2022

2000s Movies

The 2000s was something of a golden age for <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/girl-power-movie-observations-/charlie-boyle">teen movies</a>. After all, this was the decade in which millennials, a significant demographic cohort, were coming of age, and so Hollywood studios wanted to cash in on their desire to see themselves - their interests, their desires, their struggles - represented on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-for-teenagers/ranker-film">big screen</a>.While some of these have remained enduringly popular and appreciated, others have managed to slip through the cracks. Though the general populace might have forgotten about them, revisiting them from the standpoint of 2022 reveals the extent to which they have aged like fine wine, reminding viewers of a simpler time in the American zeitgeist.

Forgotten 2000s Teen Movies That Aged Like A Fine Wine

Military Conflicts

Few cinematic experiences are as exhilarating, or as terrifying, as <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/intense-final-fights-in-movies/jacob-shelton">the battle</a>. These moments, when two forces square off against one another, are frequently excuses for film studios and directors to show off just what movies can do, and there is often nothing quite like the adrenaline rush one gets while sitting in a movie theater as such moments unfold across the big screen.Battles are particularly important for both historical dramas and for science fiction and fantasy. In many cases, even <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/final-fights-in-movies-with-emotional-stakes/tyler-mitchell">battles</a> that are fictional draw on established facts, which helps to ground them in the plausible world of reality rather than simply in the fantastic.

Fictional Movie And TV Battles That Were Inspired By Real History

Fictional Movie Battles That Were Inspired By Real History

Total Nerd

In movies, as in life, it is sometimes very difficult to do the right thing. In fact, one of the most frequent narrative strategies used in Hollywood is to create a narrative forcing the hero to go with their conscience, even though doing so requires a tremendous sacrifice on their part. This lends the hero’s (or anti-hero’s) actions a moral weight they might otherwise lack.In fact, it’s impossible not to admire those movie characters who are able to put their own desires, and sometimes their own needs, aside in service of a greater good. As such, they are reminders of the power of thinking outside of oneself.&nbsp;

15 Times Movie Characters Do The Right Thing Even Though It Hurts

It’s become something of a law of the movies: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-cold-blooded-movie-villain-moments/jacob-shelton">villains</a> must always be more compelling than the hero. After all, they are often the engines of film narrative, giving the protagonist something to fight against, all while having a compelling backstory which often helps to explain their actions.No matter how heinous their actions might be, these are the people who keep the audience riveted to their seats. 2022 has been a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-2022/jason-bancroft">particularly rich year</a> for villains of various sorts. From superheroes turned villains to murderous spinsters, this year gave viewers a number of fascinating and terrifying villains who were impossible not to appreciate.&nbsp;&nbsp;

New Villains Who Made A Serious Impact In 2022

Comedy

Just because a film is funny doesn't mean it can't move you to an ugly cry, too. In the space of less than two hours, whether it's a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/saddest-comedy-final-scenes/julian-hoffman">sad scene</a> in a rom-com, or a gut-punch moment in a quirky satire, you might find yourself moving back and forth between tears and laughter.A truly great comedy film can make that move between emotional registers in a single moment of cinematic time.&nbsp;

15 Emotional Moments In Comedies When You Don't Know Whether To Laugh Or Cry

Funny Movies Scenes With Emotional Twists

This was a particularly notable year for on-screen deaths. In both films and television, characters who viewers had gotten to know, appreciate and, in some cases, love, were killed off, sometimes because their story arcs had reached their natural endpoint and sometimes because the actors who portrayed them had tragically died in the real world.These deaths, while fictional, nevertheless left a major impact on viewers, precisely because people had, in many cases, spent many years with them. Their deaths also had a significant impact within their story universes, leaving gaps which their fellow characters struggled, sometimes successfully and sometimes not, to completely fill.

Major Character Deaths That Left An Impact In 2022

Sci-Fi

The year 2022 has been a particularly good one for the science fiction film. In a strange twist, however, some of the best the genre had to offer were films which, for one reason or another, managed to fly under most people’s radar for one reason or another. Some of these challenged viewers to think differently about the world around them, while others offered new takes on established genres conventions and familiar stories.What ties these disparate films together, however, is an awareness of how beautiful, and frightening, the world can be, particularly when filtered through the prism of possibilities offered up by the genre.

14 Sci-Fi Movies You Didn't Watch In 2022 (But Should Have)

Sci-Fi Movies You Didn't Watch In 2022 (But Should Have)

Jeffrey Dahmer

Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,&nbsp;the new Netflix series from Ryan Murphy, is a troubling portrait of one of the 20th century’s <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/americas-most-famous-serial-killers/tool100?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most notorious serial killers</a>. During the course of its first four episodes, it provides the viewer information about Dahmer’s childhood and background, as well as the events leading up to several of his murders.&nbsp;Though it takes a few liberties with the established facts, it actually gets several things right about Dahmer’s story, as well as those of his victims. The first four episodes are striking for what&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/twisted-jeffrey-dahmer-facts/amandasedlakhevener">facts they get right</a> about Dahmer, including various aspects of his&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/jeffrey-dahmer-apartment-photos/rogin-kim">notorious&nbsp;apartment</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

What Netflix's 'Dahmer' Series Actually Gets Right In The First Four Episodes

Accuracy About Jeffrey Dahmer In Netflix's Series

American culture seems to have a fixation with serial killers. Jeffrey Dahmer of Milwaukee, WI, looms particularly large in this regard, and is the subject of the 2022 Netflix series&nbsp;Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.&nbsp;Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, it aims to pay less attention to the killer himself and more to his victims and the social forces and inequities that enabled him to get away with his crimes for so long.&nbsp;Like any docudrama, it does take some liberties with&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/twisted-jeffrey-dahmer-facts/amandasedlakhevener">the established facts</a>. Nevertheless, from its first episodes to its last, it actually stays fairly close to the facts that have been established both at the time of the incidents and since. Here are some depictions from the series most accurate to real life.

What Netflix's 'Dahmer' Series Actually Gets Right In The Last Six Episodes

Accuracy About Jeffrey Dahmer In Netflix's Series Last Episodes

Mistakes & Plot Holes

For many, one of the chief pleasures of watching a period film stems from the picture's attention to detail. After all, these types of movies aim to immerse the viewer in a previous time period, and doing so requires capturing the look and feel of the past. However, despite the enormous amount of time and money often expended on these efforts, there are some notable examples of anachronisms creeping in. Eagle-eyed viewers will often notice some things appearing on-screen which were only invented after the events of the film had taken place, and these little mistakes often threaten to puncture the sense of verisimilitude the films work so hard to cultivate.&nbsp;

13 Times Period Movies Used Something That Hadn't Been Invented Yet

Period Movie Mistakes

Henry VIII of England

King Henry VIII, famous for his marital troubles - he married six women, beheading two of them - is a larger-than-life figure in history. However, despite his titanic legacy, the circumstances surrounding his burial were rather unimpressive. Where do kings get buried? Not all end up like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/everything-found-in-king-tuts-tomb/pierce-nahigyan">King Tut of Egypt</a>, in a grand tomb usually associated with royalty.If you ever wondered whatever happened to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/whoa-the-reign-of-henry-viii-facts/alby-thompson">Henry VIII</a> after he perished in 1547 at age 55, his grave was a crypt in St. George’s Chapel, forgotten about until much later. It was rediscovered during the 19th century during excavations for yet another royal vault. Other <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/who-was-henry-viii/carly-silver?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">facts about Henry</a> VIII’s tomb might surprise you, as well.

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