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Göbekli Tepe just doesn’t make sense. The neolithic&nbsp;archaeological ruins were first uncovered in the '60s, but their significance wasn’t truly realized until 1994. The site&nbsp;is&nbsp;located in southeastern Turkey -&nbsp;although it predates the establishment of the country by a significant amount of time. In fact, Göbekli Tepe is so old&nbsp;and complex&nbsp;that it is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/list/archaeology-that-changed-history/nathan-gibson">rewriting our understanding</a> of not just Turkish history, but the entire history of humanity. Based on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/list/archaeological-misunderstandings-and-mistakes/stephanroget">everything we know</a> about how modern&nbsp;civilization got its start, Göbekli Tepe should not exist. However, exist it does, and&nbsp;has for nearly 12,000 years.Archaeological study of Göbekli Tepe has been going on for quite some time - even though the modern political climate in Turkey has made matters slightly more difficult. Some sections are even in the process of being restored. The site has become a tourist attraction and a source of local pride, and there are&nbsp;plenty of good reasons for that. Göbekli Tepe is, after all, the oldest site of significance created by human beings, and that makes it one of the most important <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-peat-bog-bodies/laura-allan">archaeological discoveries</a> ever made.

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Everything you didn't know about the so-called leaders of the free world, from their favorite foods to their pets' names.

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The death of a president is always a big deal, whether it is unexpected - such as John F. Kennedy&#39;s assassination - or predictable, like Ronald Reagan&#39;s death after suffering from Alzheimer&#39;s disease for ten years. While former presidents always get the full memorial Monty, the death of a sitting president can cause political upheaval as the successor takes the reigns. But just how many US presidents have died? Sure, you probably have a rough idea, but do you know the circumstances of their deaths and the legacy they left behind?&nbsp;

Looking to the past is crucial to understanding the present. And knowing how all the US presidents died - especially the ones that died in office - can shed some light on our current political situation. In total, 39 US presidents have passed on. Keep reading to learn about all the US president deaths that have happened since the inception of our country.

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When walking through the streets of Disneyland in California, sharp-eyed visitors can spot tons of hidden Mickeys, secret gems, and obscure references placed by park Imagineers for visitors. You might even see a real-life human skull amongst the decorations. If you're trying to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/13-disneyland-secrets-you-may-not-know-about/adventureman">make the most of your trip</a>, keep your eyes on high alert for the best Disneyland Easter Eggs. Some are located within&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-disneyland-rides/reference-list">famous rides</a> like Small World or Pirates of The Caribbean, some on&nbsp;magical streets or even a wishing well, and others can keep you occupied while you wait it out in the crazy lines. Some, like Disneyland's hidden Mickeys, are all around you as you wander Walt Disney's fantasy utopia.The more you can catch, the better the Disney experience.&nbsp;

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David Lynch was a master of the surreal, effortlessly blending the bizarre with the captivating in his cinematic masterpieces. Whether you've been mesmerized by the haunting landscapes of Eraserhead, delved <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/all-episodes-of-into-the-dark/sawyer-grant?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">into the dark</a> mysteries of Blue Velvet, or found yourself entranced by the enigmatic town of Twin Peaks, Lynch's unique vision left an indelible mark on the world of film and television. His ability to craft intricate, dream-like narratives invited audiences to explore the deeper, often hidden layers of storytelling.Though David Lynch passed away on January 16, 2025, his legacy is sure to inspire fans and creators alike. The passionate community at the Reddit forum <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/davidlynchmemes/">r/DavidLynchMemes</a> has transformed their admiration for the director into a collection of memes that truly capture his essence. These memes not only celebrate his greatest works but also provide a humorous and relatable way for fans to connect over Lynch's wonderfully weird and endlessly intriguing art.

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Heavy shadows, monotone colors, and faded edges can make historical photos terrifying. Though&nbsp;not the most inherently&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/scary-pictures/brian-gilmore">scary photos</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/rare-historical-photos/larry-taylor?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">pictures from the past</a>&nbsp;can have a haunting and unsettling eeriness to them. Many historical photos <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/unintentionally-creepy-old-photos/brenden-donnelly">aren't meant to scare viewers</a>, but due to their sometimes macabre or unusual nature, they can't help but&nbsp;send shivers down a person's spine.The&nbsp;homemade costumes, dreary dolls, and unblinking eyes&nbsp;turn&nbsp;what could have&nbsp;once been&nbsp;the&nbsp;most mundane or fun photographs into&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/cursed-photos-from-history/melissa-sartore">low-key nightmares</a>.

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Since the dawn of civilization, a lot of important things have happened. Here are lists of about the many winding routes we took to get where we are today.

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If you weren't living in the 21st century, when and where would you live? There are many advantages to living in the 21st century, but there are also&nbsp;forgotten <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/which-era-would-you-want-to-live-in/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">eras of history</a> full of peace, rapid cultural&nbsp;building, and prosperity.&nbsp;Some people choose their&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/which-era-would-you-want-to-live-in/jacob-shelton">favorite historical era</a> based on their personality - but what was really the&nbsp;best time to be alive? And could the perks of a bygone era&nbsp;convince you to hop into&nbsp;a time machine?&nbsp;It is important to note that while an era might have brought amazing experiences to some people, those opportunities often came with&nbsp;pain and persecution for&nbsp;others. Still, there are surprising times and places where certain groups, like women, may have had even more rights than they do in Western society today.So, what was the best time in history to live in?

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Lots of super interesting lists about things you didn't know about the One Piece Universe, including trivia about various types of Devil Fruit, factions in the series, and even animals!

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In the legendary pirate anime One Piece, individuals acquire extraordinary abilities by consuming Devil Fruits, which offer a wide range of powers, ranging from silly to horrifying. Because so many of these powers exist in the One Piece universe, fans constantly have hypothetical questions for Oda - fortunately for us, he responds to them and features them in the SBS column of the One Piece manga quite often.One fan had a great question for Oda - what would happen if a human ate the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-you-didnt-know-about-zoan-devil-fruit/anna-lindwasser?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Human Human Fruit</a>, the Devil Fruit that Chopper consumed? Read on for Oda's hilarious answer, in addition to other great answered Devil Fruit questions straight from the man himself!

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Game of Thrones became famous for the way it would kill off beloved characters, from the Red Wedding to a certain trial by combat. But if there is one demise that stands out above all others for fans, it's Hodor's tragic fall in the episode “The Door.”It's one of the most brutal and poetic moments in the fantasy series' entire run, giving a heroic death to a character we've come to love but also giving us a key piece of that character's history in the most stunning, ironic way. It's hard to think about, much less want to watch again.But as awful as that moment was, it could have been even worse, according to the episode’s director Jack Bender - the original plan was to have Hodor ripped to pieces by the undead, Walking Dead style. But showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss thought better of it, arguing&nbsp;that an overly gruesome death would take away from the emotional impact of Hodor's loss for the audience.&nbsp;&nbsp;Check out the article below for more on what went into the cave battle, the demise of the Three-Eyed Raven, the possible extinction of the Children, the death of Summer, the rise of Bran, and the Hodor death scene that we never need to talk about again.

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Andy Samberg has come a long way from being the guy with funny hair on SNL and has even made a recent returned to the show with new songs. He’s managed to take over primetime TV with Brooklyn Nine-Nine and he’s even scored a couple of movie hits at the box office. Samberg continues to work with friends from his childhood including his Lonely Island cohorts. On this list, we’ve put together some of the most interesting Andy Samberg trivia that you might not know.&nbsp;

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Joker (2019)

Todd Phillips’s <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/joker-easter-eggs-references/jordan-breeding">Joker</a> is a psychological character study of a tormented, mentally ill, alienated Arthur Fleck who transforms into a vicious, sociopathic murderer. It’s hardly the lighthearted <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/favorite-comic-book-movies?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book movie</a> fare that superhero genre fans are accustomed to. It also had some <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/behind-the-scenes-drama-tv-shows/lisa-waugh?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">behind the scenes drama</a> between Robert De Niro &amp; Joaquin Phoenix.Phillips’s&nbsp;2019 drama became the first R-rated film to ever gross $1 billion at the global box office. It also earned 11 Academy Award nominations. It even led to an unexpected sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, starring Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn. Learn all about the extraordinary journey of Joaquin Phoenix’s methodical transformation that resulted in his first Academy Award for best actor.Vote up the juciest behind-the-scenes details behind the supervillain origin story.

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Blade Runner (1982)

If you're a fan of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/crazy-stories-about-blade-runner/jacob-shelton">Blade Runner</a>, Ridley Scott's sci-fi masterpiece about a cop who hunts down androids in a gritty future Los Angeles, then you've probably seen Blade Runner 2049. But have you watched the 1998 Blade Runner sequel?The movie Soldier, from director Paul W. S. Anderson and Blade Runner co-writer David Peoples, was envisioned as a "side-sequel" to Scott's movie. The adventures of Kurt Russell's Sgt. Todd were meant to exist in the same fictional universe, and the movie supposedly explored the lives of replicant soldiers in the off-world colonies. The result of that plan is a &nbsp;a bizarre sci-fi movie that could only come from a truly misguided notion.&nbsp;

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Our lists about transformations in anime, and not just relating to power! The biggest glow-ups, anime characters who lost a ton of weight, and much more.

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One of the best parts of a <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-anime-series-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">great anime series</a> is&nbsp;getting to watch characters grow and develop into better versions of themselves. Sometimes, this growth can be pretty dramatic, to the point that the chracter is a totally different person by the series's conclusion. There's Izuku Midoriya from&nbsp;My Hero Academia, who goes from being a powerless middle schooler to a formidable&nbsp;hero (even though he still cries all the time), as well as Yona&nbsp;from&nbsp;Yona&nbsp;of the Dawn, who starts off as&nbsp;a spoiled princess but becomes a true leader who cares about her people. Many of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/my-top-10-favorite-anime-characters?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best anime characters</a> begin as totally unlikable curmudgeons, but gradually become more endearing as they mature. Given&nbsp;<a href="/list/anime-that-went-on-for-way-too-long/taeyura" target="_blank">how long</a> some anime series go on for, it would be boring if characters' personalities remained static for dozens of episodes.&nbsp;

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Conan O'Brien

Conan O’Brien has been a major force in the comedy world for the past 30-plus years, from his time as a writer on The Simpsons to his late-night talk shows to being tapped as the host of the 2025 Academy Awards, but it all nearly ended in abject failure just as it was getting going.In 1994, O'Brien left his job on The Simpsons to take over hosting duties of Late Night on NBC, a dream gig for the comedy writer and performer. Almost immediately, however, things started going south, with O'Brien saying the network made it clear he “probably wouldn't be around for very long.”&nbsp;That changed when David Letterman asked to appear on the show. O'Brien said of the appearance: “When I was a 30-year-old national punch line, Dave …&nbsp;completely rescued me.”For more on O'Brien's long history with Letterman and other tales from the comedian's lengthy career, check out the list below.

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A great collection of lists detailing things you didn't know about Attack on Titan, including trivia about the Survery Corps, The Warrior Unit, and more.

Attack on Titan Trivia!

Attack on Titan

Are you really an Attack on Titan fan if you haven't poured over the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/all-attack-on-titan-characters/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Attack on Titan Character</a> Encyclopedia and memorized every little detail? Of course you are! Since only the most hardcore AoT fans haven't read it, let's take a look at some really cool trivia about the Survey Corps that will likely be new to you.Released in 2017, the guidebook includes character profiles, artwork, interviews, and other interesting tidbits that can enhance your viewing experience - most of this cool Survey Corps lore comes from it. Who knows, maybe you'll even decide it's time for a rewatch after reading some of these.

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Lists about the most compelling fan theories in One Piece, as well as astute fan observations about various things from the One Piece community that might just blow your mind. 

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As one of the longest-running anime series, One Piece has gained notoriety for its amazing storytelling and characters, cementing itself as arguably the greatest <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-anime-series-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">anime of all time</a>. Of course, that doesn't mean the series is safe from hot takes - many One Piece fans have controversial opinions about characters, story arcs, and much more. Who is to say these thoughts are completely unfounded when the series belongs to the fans as much as it does the creator?

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Demons, ghosts, and monsters never stood a chance against Dean and Sam Winchester.

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The Winchester brothers, Sam and Dean, stole hearts on Supernatural.&nbsp;The show would never have been the hit series it was had it not been for the chemistry between Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki. They are best friends in real life, but the fandom considers them to be much closer. And honestly, the way they act together in public, they could easily be mistaken for real-life siblings. Ackles even asked Padalecki to be the best man at his wedding.Here are interviews and memes where the actors that played <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/times-sam-and-dean-were-villains-on-supernatural/saim-cheeda?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Sam and Dean</a> on&nbsp;Supernatural&nbsp;proved they were basically brothers in real life as well.

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a franchise that has revolutionized the film and television industry. With an impressive collection of TV shows and movies, the MCU has won fans with its storylines and characters. As the saga unfolds, audiences are introduced to an array of classic heroes that have defined this generation&#39;s entertainment landscape.

The roster of Marvel characters is what makes the MCU so popular. From gods to humans, hailing from Earth or distant planets, these best Marvel Cinematic Universe characters demonstrate different aspects of heroism, sacrifice, and resilience. Fans connect with these personalities as they embark on life-altering journeys, tackle obstacles, and forge everlasting bonds.

For instance, Iron Man became a fan favorite with his quick wit, intelligence, and technology. His character arc spanned several films. Beginning as an egocentric arms dealer, he evolved into an altruistic superhero willing to lay down his life for others. Spider-Man captured hearts with his relatable teenage persona balancing school life while fighting crime - proving that even ordinary people can make extraordinary choices. Captain America exemplifies virtue and morality by staying true to his values even in difficult situations.

These Marvel characters represent just a few of the many characters in this universe. Each individual contributes to shaping this complex narrative tapestry, and the character variety offers something for everyone - whether it be inspiration for overcoming personal challenges or simply an escape into a realm brimming with excitement and intrigue.

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Our collection of lists all about anime music.

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Be honest - you’ve jammed out to “Unravel” by TK, the famous opening of&nbsp;Tokyo Ghoul&nbsp;that’s pretty much every anime fan’s number one. Awesome anime intros are often just as important as the series themselves. All those visual cues help viewers remember where the show is in terms of character development and storyline. This means a lot of anime intros change from season to season - not just visually, but musically, too.But what makes a good anime intro? Is it the songs? The visuals? Perhaps the perfect intro is a reflection of the feeling you get from watching the show. The&nbsp;Demon Slayer&nbsp;intro “Gurenge” by LiSA is a certified bop, making it one of the most popular anime intros in recent years.&nbsp;Attack on Titan and Haikyuu!!&nbsp;are just two examples of anime series who always deliver great opening intros.The&nbsp;Naruto&nbsp;soundtrack isn’t just timeless - all of the intros over the years are anime OP masterpieces.It's almost impossible to say that one single anime intro is the best of all time, but one of these openings has to be #1. Vote below on this comprehensive <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-anime-series-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of anime</a> intros, including everything from&nbsp;Naruto and&nbsp;One Piece to&nbsp;Attack on Titan and&nbsp;Cowboy Bebop to get your favorite to the top.If you enjoy&nbsp;Tokyo Ghoul check out the best&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-ken-kaneki-quotes/ranker-anime">Ken Kaneki quotes.</a>

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Throughout&nbsp;TV history, cartoon stars have shined brightly, bringing joy to children and adults&nbsp;alike.&nbsp;With so many classics out there,&nbsp;from Looney Tunes to&nbsp;Hanna-Barbera&nbsp;to the likes of The Simpsons, South Park, SpongeBob SquarePants, and even He-Man, it seems impossible to create a definitive list of the&nbsp;greatest&nbsp;cartoon&nbsp;characters&nbsp;on TV. Yet, it must be done. We owe it to these animated characters to compile them, vote, rerank, and debate.&nbsp;Our ranked list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/my-favorite-cartoons-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best cartoon</a> characters in TV history feature funny looking faces, crazy animated shows, and iconic voices.What are&nbsp;some of your favorite cartoons? Think back to your childhood and try to remember what all the kids were watching. From cool to weird and everything in between, the most memorable fictional cartoon characters will stay in pop culture (and our hearts) forever.&nbsp;Have your say and support your favorite cartoon TV character by voting them up. Whether they're old cartoon characters or simply the most popular and famous or the funniest, you'll find all the biggest names from classics below. And remember, just because a character is on a great show doesn't mean that character, alone, is one of the greatest of all time.

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