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Bugs

Photos of spider faces can be scary. Of course,&nbsp;it&#39;s even worse to look at horrific <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/spider-bite-pictures/laura-allan" target="_blank">spider bite pictures</a>. But closeup arachnid&nbsp;pictures also make the eight-legged creatures seem almost human; some look angry, bored, pretentious, or spaced-out. If you gaze into a spider&#39;s eyes, you might even find a sort of kinship.

As a photographer, it&#39;s probably challenging to stare directly into the face of a creepy-crawly. Accordingly, those who do&nbsp;collect detailed photos of spider faces deserve recognition; they make the intricacies of the animal kingdom that much more accessible.

Captivating And Creepy Close-Ups Of Spider Faces

General

15 Captivating And Creepy Close-Ups Of Spider Faces

Travis Morgan

Grizzly Bear

Timothy Treadwell, the Grizzly Man who spent 13 summers living with the bears, was part activist, part actor, and mostly&nbsp;mystery. His dreams of Hollywood stardom never panned out, but you could argue that his life story is something straight out of a movie. Actually, he's been the subject of a few&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-documentaries-of-all-time/jdbranded" target="_blank">documentaries</a>,&nbsp;the most famous being Werner Herzog's Grizzly Man.&nbsp;Treadwell's personal life was almost as much of a spectacle as his life onscreen. Once a record-setting underwater diver, he reinvented himself many times. Along the way, he picked up some alter egos, including that of an Englishman raised in an orphanage. Because of this and his dubious motivations for protecting the bears, some have questioned if Treadwell&nbsp;was more con-artist than “eco-warrior.&quot;Who was the real Timothy Treadwell? Unfortunately, there will never be a definitive answer. In October 2003, he and his girlfriend Amie Huguenard became the first people in Alaska's&nbsp;Katmai National Park to be&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-who-died-of-animal-attack/reference" target="_blank">mauled to death by bears.</a>

The Strange Life And Tragic Death Of Grizzly Man, Timothy Treadwell

There are more than 8 million species walking, swimming, and flying around Planet Earth. Here are lists about a few worthy of your attention. 

Unbelievable Animals

Internet

There are plenty of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/worlds-most-beautiful-animals" target="_blank">beautiful animals</a> out there, but can animals be sexy? Yeah, to some people they can. The Internet has loved “hot animal&nbsp;photos” enough for them to become a full-blown trend. A gorilla has been called “too handsome,”&nbsp;and there's at least one person out there who wants to smell a studly horse.These are some weird comments to make about animals, no doubt. But they don't only come from hot and bothered fanatics -&nbsp;scientists have also chimed in on the issue. For them, it's not a matter of looks so much as an issue of sexual activity. One amorous tortoise saved his species from extinction, while some sultry water fleas boast not one, but two &quot;members.&quot;Okay, regardless of where any of this is doing it for you,&nbsp;you're already here&nbsp;so you might as well check out the heart throbs that have set the animal kingdom on fire.&nbsp;

Times The Internet Called Animals Hot And Things Got Uncomfortable

Shining a spotlight on shocking deeds done by damsels in anything but distress.

Very Bad Girls

Unspeakable Times

In May 2017, the Thai public became enthralled with a grisly karaoke murder case. Authorities discovered Warisara Klinjui, a young karaoke bar employee, mutilated and buried in a shallow grave in Khon Kaen. Police quickly apprehended the three women responsible for the crime - and the so-called Thai &ldquo;Murder Babes&rdquo; became media sensations.

Reportedly, Preeyanuch &quot;Preaw&quot; Nonwangchai, who orchestrated&nbsp;the murder, led a public life of excess. While in police custody, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hottest-women-ever-accused-of-murder/greg" target="_blank">pictures of Preaw</a> and her fellow suspects putting on makeup, wearing night masks, and flashing peace signs painted a public image of remorseless killers who were awarded special treatment. Soon, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/lesser-known-female-serial-killers/matthew-lavelle" target="_blank">the young women</a> were in every newspaper and a television staple.

Some people in Thailand expressed shock and anger at the attention devoted to the case. The Thai Murder Babes even inspired merchandise and souvenirs. The case has sparked a debate over the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mysteries-solved-by-journalists/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">role of the media</a> in reporting crimes, and whether the media are trivializing real-life tragedies as entertainment. 
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The Crazy Case Of The Thai 'Murder Babes'

The Crazy Case Of The Thai "Murder Babes"

Amazon.com

There's an art to making <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/funny-amazon-reviews/nathandavidson" target="_blank">funny movie reviews</a>. But on the Internet, that “art” is often unintentional. The AmznMovieRevws Twitter account collects the best of these awesomely bad reviews for all to enjoy. Although, the word &quot;review&quot; <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/apu-should-be-taken-off-the-simpsons/anncasano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">should be taken</a> with a grain of salt. Many of the critiques from Amazon have little or nothing to with the actual movie. Some people use the platform to vent their relationship issues, conspiracy theories, and distrust of men in underwear.For the ones that do stay on task, it's hard to see why the viewer chose the film in the first place. You can't fault Batman for keeping it in his pants when he has an PG-13&nbsp;rating to work with. Also, if you're jonesing for realism, a documentary is probably the way to go; talking animals just don't cut the mustard. But if everyone went into the theater with&nbsp;realistic expectations, we probably&nbsp;wouldn't have hilarious&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-epic-amazon-reviews/best-web-reviews" target="_blank">movie reviews from Amazon</a>&nbsp;to read now, would we?Read through these bad Amazon movie reviews&nbsp;and be sure to vote up your favorite, hilarious entries.&nbsp;

This Guy Collects The Funniest Movie Reviews On Amazon, Because There Are Heroes Left In The World

25 Hilarious Movie Reviews On Amazon

Fails

What happens when someone&nbsp;overdoses on laxatives? That's not a question that most people are dying to know the answer to, but it's something the guy who ate 25 laxative brownies in one hour wished he'd considered beforehand. To be fair, the guy was only 14 at the time of the incident so perhaps he was not yet old enough to recognize foolishness and potential danger.&nbsp;Known only as BG, he took what should've been a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/13-pranks-gone-horribly-wrong/carly-kiel" target="_blank">stupid prank</a>&nbsp;and turned it into a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/people-talk-about-their-most-embarrassing-medical-emergencies/amandasedlakhevener" target="_blank">medical emergency</a>.When BG&nbsp;arrived at the hospital, he had an irregular heart rate and was in a world of pain. According to his older brother, the youth&nbsp;had defecated eight&nbsp;times in the previous 10 hours. Additionally, his urine was the color of coffee. The other boys who participated in the challenge didn't fare nearly as badly as BG did but they were also wise enough to consume only a fraction of the laxatives.&nbsp;So, what exactly happened in BG's body? You'll find out in the cautionary laxative tale found below.

Here's What Happened To The Guy Who Ate 25 Laxative Brownies In One Hour

Shocking Behavior

<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-insect-recipes/rachel-souerbry?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">People eating bugs</a> alive has something going for it... experts are still trying to figure out what that is, but there&#39;s definitely something.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/gross-foods-youre-curious-about/mel-judson" target="_blank">Gross insect eaters</a>&nbsp;reign in infamy on the internet, where they come to share their culinary adventures: scorpions, cockroaches, black widows; you name it, they ate it.&nbsp;But insects make up only a fraction of live animals consumed online. Some people have been known to dabble in rodents, fish, or even reptiles. While many of them are out for a quick 15 minutes of fame, there are those who seem to be spurred by nothing more than sadistic pleasure. Whatever their motivations, the people who ate creepy crawlers deserve at least a quick look, and maybe a change in their diets.&nbsp;

These Insane People Ate Live Animals For The Strangest Reasons

People Eating Live Animals


Animals

Animals that have washed up in floods give you the feels, but not of the cute and cuddly variety. Every now and again you might come across an adorable little rover that just needs some drying off; unfortunately, that tends to be more of the exception than the rule.

If you&#39;ve ever looked at pictures of animals during floods, you know they only come in two basic forms: creepy and scary. <a href="/list/zombie-apocalypse-animals-that-would-be-the-scariest-zombie/aargh?var=6&amp;utm_expid=16418821-324.3lRbXetYRRWrK-hFLSpdrg.1&amp;ref=browse_list&amp;l=2&amp;utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2F%2Ftags%2Fweird-nature%3Fref%3Dmainnav" target="_blank">Death transforms a once spirited ball of fluff into a ghoulish, water-logged carcass</a>. Heck, some carcasses look so twisted that it&#39;s hard to know if you&#39;re looking at a seal, a beaver, or a combination of the two.

There are some animals that come ashore still kicking, and that might not be a good thing. Crocodiles and hippos make awesome subjects for board games but no one wants to play a true-to-life version of Hungry&nbsp;Hungry&nbsp;Hippos. So, keep dry and check out some flood animal photos from the safety of your device.

Scary Pictures Of Creatures Washing Up During Floods

Creepy Pictures Of Creatures Washed Up During Floods

Graveyard Shift

In 774 AD, to the shock of the Anglo-Saxons, a giant red crucifix lit up the night sky right after the sun had set. They took it as a sign from the heavens in the midst of the chaos that surrounded their people. They had just deposed&nbsp;Alhred of Northumbria, who had ruled them for nine years, to put a child king on the throne. Surely this burning red cross in the sky was a sign from God.&nbsp;Documentation of this scarlet crucifix&nbsp;in the atmosphere was not discovered until 2012, when&nbsp;<a href="http://phys.org/news/2012-06-red-crucifix-sighting-supernova.html" target="_blank">Jonathon Allen</a>, a student at UC Santa Cruz, found it in the&nbsp;Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.&nbsp;What prompted his dive into historical texts was news that&nbsp;a Japanese team of scientists had discovered creepy signs of a prehistoric radioactive blast in cedar trees that dated exactly 774 CE.&nbsp;Could the red cross in the sky in 774 CE be correlated with the freakishly high amount of radioactivity discovered in the rings of trees? Scientists in the 21st century seem to think so. Several theories and explanations abound for the possible connection between the two. This list will break down the sighting of the burning cross in the sky and its possible connections to&nbsp;radioactive blasts.&nbsp;Read on to quench your thirst for science, history, and mystery!

Did An Eerie Red Cross In The Sky Cause A Radioactive Blast That Affects Earth's Trees To This Day?

The Mystery Of The Red Crucifix And A Prehistoric Radioactive Megablast

Having a big heart is usually seen as being a virtue, but there have&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-nuns/reference" target="_blank">been nuns</a> who were murdered just because of their desire to help others. Some braved war-torn countries <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/disturbing-mother-teresa-facts/kellen-perry" target="_blank">to aid the less fortunate</a>, others sought to protect the sick and elderly, and some were educators whose lives were mysteriously cut short. One nun who was murdered under such circumstances even became the topic of a <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-netflix-original-documentary-series/ranker-streaming?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Netflix documentary series</a>.Not every case became high profile, but they are all worth remembering. Even with instances of brutality and demonic imagery, the most enduring aspects of these stories&nbsp;are the nuns'&nbsp;bravery and dedication, and&nbsp;the threats&nbsp;made against them only caused&nbsp;these women&nbsp;to become more determined. As unholy and tragic as these murders are, these nuns'&nbsp;abilities&nbsp;to provide hope to those in the darkest of situations should be praised.Read on and see for yourself.

12 Unholy Stories About Gruesome Nun Murders

Person

12 Gruesome Stories About Nuns Who Were Murdered

Lists about how people had, judged, and treated intimacy around the world throughout recorded history.

The History of Doing It

History

Slang is forever evolving. For example, if&nbsp;you look at what was popular in the<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/1930s-slang-words-and-expressions/robert-f-mason"> 1930s </a>compared to the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/1950s-slang-words-and-expressions/robert-f-mason?publish=true">1950s</a>, you'll see a marked difference. And old timey words for sex diseases are no different.While lots of old slang words for STDs are still in use today, many have fallen out of favor&nbsp;and for good reason;&nbsp;they weren't exactly what anyone would call PC. For instance, <a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=mpbt9Gv9tagC&amp;pg=PT77&amp;lpg=PT77&amp;dq=old+std+euphemisms&amp;source=bl&amp;ots=4u1uMIydFd&amp;sig=v5DNVWj7IsM9ki_-uyBmT686wpg&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjhmqmdhePSAhUPz2MKHWuwAzoQ6AEITzAJ#v=onepage&amp;q=old%20std%20euphemisms&amp;f=true">names for syphilis</a> through the centuries reflected ethnic, religious, and political&nbsp;rivalries. Other terms were less bigoted, but still packed enough description&nbsp;to elicit a cringe. Even so, there were STD euphemisms that sounded benign. In fact, if someone wasn't aware of the context, they might believe that the speakers were talking about a common cold... they weren't.Above all, <a href="http://articles.latimes.com/1991-10-01/news/vw-3390_1_old-sexual-euphemisms">slang for STDs</a> paints an interesting history. It reveals society's attitudes towards sexual health and shows how far treatment has come. So why not brush up on some of the great euphemisms of yore?

25 Really Weird Euphemisms For STDs People In The Past Actually Used

25 Strange STD Euphemisms People Actually Used to Say

People have been living all around the world for literally thousands of years. Here are some of the most interesting things human beings have ever done (that we know about).

Fascinating Ancient History

Japan

Are ninjas real? While they seem like a part of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-japanese-demons/christopher-myers">Japanese folklore</a>, they are, in fact, real. Though most people think of the ancient shinobi mercenaries as nothing but stealth assassins,&nbsp;in reality, they were a lot more James Bond than <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/sonny-chiba-movies-and-films-and-filmography/reference">Sonny Chiba</a>&#39;s Hattori Hanzo. Espionage was the name of the game. Cloaked in a variety of disguises, they infiltrated enemy territory to learn building layouts, swipe secret passwords, and spread misinformation. If need be, they were also up for sabotage, mainly in the form of arson.&nbsp;

No one knows when <a href="https://www.ancient.eu/Ninja/" target="_blank">ninjas first started to appear</a>, but it&#39;s estimated it was around the 15th century. However, they didn&#39;t fully come into their own until the Sengoku period (also known as the Warring States Period). During this time, the two most famous ninja clans, Iga and Koga, had their heydays. But like with all golden ages, eventually, the sun had&nbsp;to set. Even so, shinobi have left an imprint on the history of Japan that will never be erased. So, if you only thought ninjas were all myth, think again: these are some real facts about ninjas.&nbsp;

15 Basic Facts Most People Don't Know About The Actual History Of Ninjas

The Interesting History Behind Ninjas You Won't Learn From Movies

Ranking, deconstructing, and thinking about movies based on books, TV shows based on comics, plays based on cartoons, musicals based on toys, etc.

Great Adaptations

Anime Underground

Both Hollywood and anime have traded notes for years, spawning&nbsp;The Matrix, Kill Bill, and a Japanese remake of Unforgiven, to name a few. There aren't many TV shows that follow this pattern, but you can see how <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/american-tv-shows-that-would-make-great-anime/travis-morgan">American movies could be made into anime</a>. In the same vein, TV show anime adaptations could also work.&nbsp;In fact, they're already designed for television, so&nbsp;they'd probably be even better.American TV and Japanese animation share more than the same broadcast medium. Angry&nbsp;teens with special powers, wacky humor, and over-the-top fight scenes are present in both. Anime also doesn't shy away from mature themes, so incorporating crime or&nbsp;baby mama drama wouldn't seem out of place. Also, some shows would definitely benefit from animation. Everyone's seen cheesy effects in live action that would not only look better if animated, but totally bad ass. There are plenty of American shows that could be great anime series given the right conditions.&nbsp;

Scrubs

American TV Shows That Would Make Amazing Anime Series

TV Program

16 American TV Shows That Would Make Amazing Anime Series

What's going on in the land of the rising sun? Well, where do we start...

Meanwhile, In Japan...

No one says, &quot;I'm going overseas for the sweet restrooms!,&quot; but bathrooms in Japan have fascinated visitors with their luxurious comforts and high-end technologies for a while now. You're probably familiar with Japanese restroom features like the toilets that have a million buttons and boast the infamous &quot;posterior&nbsp;wash&quot;; however, you might not know that the originals were homegrown in the US and Switzerland.Back in the '60s, the Wash Air Seat was designed for use in medical facilities. It wasn't until 1964&nbsp;that&nbsp;it was&nbsp;imported to Japan, and it took another three years before a true Japanese super toilet was created. Initially, locals didn't embrace the luxury toilets with open arms&nbsp;because for some reason, toilets have an &quot;unclean&quot; image. But everything changed in a 1982 commercial featuring pop star Jun Togawa. When she read a letter from her butt that said, &quot;Even bottoms have feelings,&quot;&nbsp;the hearts (and rear ends) of the Japanese people&nbsp;melted. These days, it's estimated that about&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nippon.com/en/features/jg00034/">76% of&nbsp;Japanese homes</a>&nbsp;have at least one high-tech toilet.&nbsp;This isn't to say that Japanese bathroom perks are all about the potty. <a href="http://jetsettimes.com/2013/04/06/25thingssupertoilets/">Restrooms</a> in the Land of the Rising Sun can give medical advice, play relaxing tunes, and help you clean your dirty laundry. Sounds too good to be true? Read on to get to the bottom of this!&nbsp;

14 Borderline Amazing Japanese Bathroom Perks You Can't Find In America

14 Amazing Japanese Bathroom Perks You Can't Find in America

Human Body

In the United States, one of the <a href="https://www.aans.org/en/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Gunshot-Wound-Head-Trauma" target="_blank">major causes</a> of traumatic brain injuries is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dying-by-gunshot/jeffrichard" target="_blank">gunshot wound</a>&nbsp;to the head. These wounds are reported to be fatal 90% of the time, and most victims don&#39;t even make it to the hospital. Those that do only have a 50% chance of getting past the emergency room.

Here&#39;s how and why a fortunate few have managed to survive a shot to the head.

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