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Unspeakable Times

Some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/notorious-criminals-caught-history/melissa-sartore?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most notorious criminals</a> in history have led authorities on epic manhunts that have taken months, years, and even decades. Sometimes the most surprising aspect of these manhunts is where the suspect was found. For instance, Ted Kaczynski (aka the Unabomber) was hiding out in a remote cabin evading capture. On the other hand, Luigi Mangione was just trying to buy some McDonalds when he was recognized by an employee.While the crimes committed by the individuals on this list will always be the most shocking aspect of these cases, the locations they were captured at add an additional level of intrigue not often discussed.

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True Crime on Screen

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The real people affected by true crime cases adapted to TV often sue the networks, production companies, or creative figures over how they were portrayed, while others claim that their work was plagiarized. There's also concern that people will only remember the fictionalized version of events rather than what really happened, disrespecting the memory of loved ones or even mischaracterizing victims. Dramatized versions of true crimes offer an alternate perspective on cases, but often lead to such controversies.This list collects and examines shows and miniseries based on true crimes that captured the public and media's attention. In each case, the dramatized version of events earned backlash from viewers, families of victims, and even the people whom the show is based on.

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15 Controversial True Crime TV Shows And Miniseries, Ranked

In recent years, a number of documentaries have been released about celebrity scandals and controversial political figures. These documentaries often shed new light on a subject like Framing Britney Spears in 2021, while others are criticized for not digging deep enough, as was the case with The Armstrong Lie. In the end, these documentaries bring up issues ranging from sexism to racism to the perils of unchecked power.In the list below, we examine the wildest documentaries that give insight into controversial figures who may or may not be deserving of scrutiny.

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Some bad guys just want to watch the universe burn.

Villains and Bad Guys

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Often, it’s the most wicked villains who turn out to have the most tragic pasts. Movie villains with sad backstories can be found throughout the history of film going back to <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-old-horror-movies?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">classic horror films</a> like Frankenstein. And while some villains initially come off as one-dimensional such as Cruella de Vil or the Wicked Witch of the West, humanizing prequels help put their stories in context. In fact, it could be argued that some of the villains on this list were never truly bad, or at the very least were forced down a dark path.&nbsp;In the list below, we look at movie villains with sad origin stories to learn how they turned from victim to antagonist, drawing bad guys from Ranker's list of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-movie-villains-of-all-time">Best Movie Villains of All Time</a> and focusing on those high-ranking villains whose origins are most heartbreaking.

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The 19 Saddest Villain Origin Stories In Film, Ranked

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The Wide World Of Controversy

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Netflix has found itself in hot water more than a few times when it comes to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/biggest-mtv-controversies/jim-rowley">controversies</a>. Whether it’s the programs they air or the people who star in them, the streaming platform has seen its fair share of backlash over the years, even when the issue is not directly their fault.&nbsp;Recent controversies include the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/baby-reindeer-true-story/thomas-west">Baby Reindeer</a> series, which depicted an alleged real-life stalker and led to a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Netflix. Netflix has also been criticized for giving a platform to controversial comedians like Dave Chappelle and Joe Rogan and jeopardizing teen mental health by airing 13 Reasons Why after evidence suggested it increased teen suicides. Despite the scandals, or perhaps because of them, Netflix continues to be an immensely successful streaming platform.

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The Biggest Netflix Controversies That Caused A Lot Of Backlash

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Are you the "music guy" on your trivia team? Read up for some fun facts and little-known info that will score you maj points.

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Music can be a powerful tool to make sense of tragic events, so it's not surprising that<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/songs-about-real-murder-cases/jacob-shelton"> true crime</a> has inspired more than a few musicians. These songs can be reverent, such as “Mister Garfield” by Johnny Cash, which pays homage to President James A. Garfield who was assassinated in 1881. Other songs lean into the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/songs-with-true-crime-connections/patrick-thornton">macabre nature</a> of true crime, which is exactly what Nicole Dollanganger did when she wrote the song “Rampage” about the Columbine massacre. Her song even included audio that the killers recorded before the shooting. Some songs even go a step further by telling the story from the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pop-songs-based-on-news-headlines/rachel-kupfer">killer's</a> point of view. This has been done multiple times including “Jenny Was A Friend of Mine” by The Killers, “Nebraska” by Bruce Springsteen, and “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson.The songs on this list were all inspired to some degree by history-making crimes that upended communities, ruined lives, and changed the shape of US politics. Their underlying themes include gun violence, racism, and police brutality. While these songs might seem written for shock value at first lesson, their meanings are deeply complex and important to understand.

Songs Based On True Crimes That Were Ripped From The Headlines

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Lists of confessions from real people who should probably find a good therapist and talk this out.

That's Messed Up

In the United States, an estimated 2 in 10 people have used a home <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.newsweek.com/internet-shocked-womans-dark-family-secret-after-taking-dna-test-1719549">DNA testing kit</a> to determine their ancestry. While making past connections and tracing one's roots can be fascinating, sometimes the results reveal shocking <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/shocking-secrets-from-genealogy-websites/melissa-sartore">family secrets</a>. In fact, 36% of those who have taken the tests report being <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/disturbing-genealogy-website-results/joesph-langdon">surprised by the results</a> to varying extents. Of course, there's a big difference between learning you have distant ancestry from an unexpected place and uncovering the fact that your father isn't your father, or that you accidentally dated your half-brother.Below, dive into cases of family secrets that were revealed through DNA testing. These stories range from people finding their long-lost twin, to a woman who solved her own kidnapping and reunited with the birth parents she'd been taken from decades prior. Heartwarming, upsetting, unbelievable, each of these accounts highlights the way DNA testing has reshaped our society while revealing stunning truths.

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Culture

Every social media platform has seen its fair share of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-youtube-controversies/patrick-thornton ">scandals</a>, but TikTok might have an argument for having seen the most. For better or worse, creators on TikTok consistently make headlines. Oftentimes it's for questionable content they have posted, but other times the the situation proves much more serious. TikTok creators have been accused of everything from faking robberies, to grooming children, to murdering their spouses. With <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/27/tiktok-reaches-1-billion-monthly-users.html">over a billion monthly users worldwide</a>, TikTok often sees people going viral for the wrong reasons.TikTok also finds itself at the center of a controversy regarding its future. The US government has<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/23/technology/bytedance-tiktok-ban-bill.html"> passed legislation</a> to ban or limit the app, while others argue this amounts to government censorship and contradicts the principle of freedom of speech. Whether someone is for or against TikTok, the controversies outlined below showcase some of the most extreme examples of the content shared through the app, or other shocking behavior by the app's most popular creators.

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From The Power Puff Girls to Johnny Bravo to The Flintstones - the network that brought you all cartoons, all the time.

Cartoon Network

Although the Adult Swim brand is sort of known for being controversial, Cartoon Network itself is more aimed at children - but that doesn't mean the network hasn't had its fair share of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/controversial-animated-movies/josh-buono">controversy</a> over the years. Whether it be the Adult Swim fan favorite Rick and Morty or the seemingly wholesome <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/banned-90s-cartoons/katherine-walker ">Dexter's Laboratory</a>, these shows had episodes banned, sometimes for decades. The controversies range from bleeped-out profanity to blackface to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/aqua-teen-hunger-force-marketing-in-boston-gone-wrong/crystal-brackett">ads mistaken for bombs</a> (yes you read that correctly).&nbsp;Read on for Cartoon Network controversies that are still talked about today, and vote for the ones you think were the biggest deal.

The 14 Biggest Cartoon Network Controversies (And What Happened After)

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Lists about the world's most perfect predator, which has stalked every sea and consumed whatever it wishes for the last 420 million years.

Every Week Is Shark Week

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There's no shortage of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-shark-movies/jonathan-kantor">bad shark movies</a> out there, but some of the scariest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-bad-shark-movies/carly-kiel">films</a> about sharks are based on true stories. For example, the seminal 1975 classic Jaws took its source material from a series of shark attacks along the coast of New Jersey in 1916. Local mayors attempted to bury the story, much like Mayor Larry Vaughn does in the film. Likewise, the film Open Water is based on the story of a couple who went missing after a ship accidentally left them at a shark-infested dive site. Even the unbelievable Deep Blue Sea has some inspiration from true events.The plots of the films below may sound outlandish, but some of the most inconceivable stories are unsettlingly close to their source material. Read through each real tale that inspired splashy shark cinema and see how fact and fiction come together.

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Survival

Documentaries might not seem like the most exciting film genre, but when <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horrifying-survival-tales/emily-mast">stories of survival</a> are recounted in vivid detail by people who found themselves in impossible situations, things become more compelling. Survival documentaries walk a fine line between telling a gripping story and accurately chronicling real-life events that changed people forever.&nbsp;This subgenre is at its best in films like Trouble the Water, which features extensive footage of Hurricane Katrina filmed by a resident of the 9th Ward on a $20 camcorder. These visceral, firsthand accounts can be enhanced by reenactments, but it's the stories themselves and the people who tell them that make these films so uniquely captivating.This list includes award-winning survival documentaries that highlight the will to survive against all odds, even when anything and everything goes wrong.

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The Best 11 Survival Documentaries That Take Viewers To The Edge

The 11 Best Survival Documentaries, Ranked

Lists that rank the most fascinating, most trusted documentaries on every subject, from poverty and addiction to Wall Street and the oil industry.

Documentaries You Need to See

Stories about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-movies-about-real-life-scammers/mike-mcgranaghan">scammers</a> and con artists bring out the schadenfreude in everyone. Thanks to networks and streaming services like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/netflix-cult-documentaries/patrick-thornton">Netflix</a>, Hulu, and HBO, there's no shortage of these stories to binge. Although some of the scams are fairly straightforward, such as Bitconned, which documents how a fake cryptocurrency firm stole millions from its investors, others are more nefarious. <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/woman-who-wasnt-there-true-story/anna-lindwasser?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">The Woman Who Wasn't There</a> and Misha and the Wolves both investigate people who claimed they were involved in major global tragedies including 9/11 and the Holocaust, but were later accused of being <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-con-artist-movies/thomas-west">frauds</a>.&nbsp;These documentaries shed light on some of the most shocking scams, frauds, and hustlers in recent memory. While some may have been victims in their own stories, many knew exactly what they were doing and thought they could get away with it. They did not.

Gripping Documentaries About Scams And Frauds, Ranked

The 18 Best Scam Documentaries, Ranked

Crime Entertainment

Netflix knows how to serve up some solid<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/netflix-shows-based-on-real-crimes/jodi-smith"> true crime</a> content, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-cult-documentary-series/ranker-tv">cults</a> have become one of its most popular subgenres. The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-documentaries-about-cults/ranker-film">cults</a> investigated in these Netflix series include the evangelical Christian variety shown in Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey, which laid bare the extensive crimes of a polygamist pastor in Utah.Beyond that, there are plenty of unlikely cults that are every bit as interesting and disturbing to learn about. Escaping Twin Flames tells the story of members who were bullied into spending money and getting married as part of one couple's matchmaking business. Then there's The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping, which exposed the abusive practices of a boarding school that “brainwashed” its students.This selection Netflix cult documentaries that uncover the criminal, abusive, and decidedly creepy acts committed by their leaders. For those who enjoy series that bring dark acts to light, add these to your watch list - and make sure to cast your vote for which are the creepiest.

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In 1991, Gregory Green stabbed his pregnant wife to death during a heated argument. Twenty-five years later, Green struck again, this time <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/david-camm/christina-chilin">murdering</a> four members of his family, including his two stepchildren and two young daughters. While it was believed that Green had been rehabilitated in prison, the reality was that the same issues that led to him murdering his first wife escalated to a quadruple homicide.&nbsp;The only survivor of the killings was Green's second wife, Faith Green, who watched in shocked horror as her children were killed in front of her. Despite the painful losses she endured, Faith has gone on to honor the legacies of her children and help others who are in similar positions as she was when she attempted to leave Green.In the list below, we'll explore the background of Gregory Green and how he became a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/wife-swap-jacob-stockdale-crime/rayven-crawford">family annihilator</a>.&nbsp;WARNING: The following list contains potentially triggering content about crimes against children. Please proceed with caution.

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In addition to being an endless source of entertainment, YouTube creators have caused their fair share of controversies over the years. Content creators and influencers are just as capable of making mistakes as anyone else, except their mistakes get broadcast to hundreds of thousands of people almost instantly. The result of these lapses in judgment is typically the classic <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-celebrity-apologies/mona-bassil ">apology (or non-apology) video</a>, and then it's on to the next video.However, not every creator is able to survive their given scandal. Take Kanghua Ren, for example, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for a cruel YouTube prank. Then there are family channels like Toy Freaks, which got shut down due to allegations of child abuse. There's also the likes of Colleen Ballinger who wrote a song after she faced allegations of grooming children, which only earned her more backlash. Each of these scandals gained their creators a lot of attention, but often cost them money, viewers, and even their freedom.Here are YouTubers who found themselves in hot water for everything from staged videos to murder.

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Lists about seemingly innocent people who no one considered a danger or threat—until they got caught.

The Last Suspect

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The Nancy Brophy story made headlines in the summer of 2018 when she was accused of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/david-camm/christina-chilin">murdering</a> her husband. Nancy Crampton Brophy was a romance and suspense writer known for telling stories about tumultuous romantic relationships. However, her website referred to her husband, Daniel Brophy, as “Mr. Right” and she wrote at length about their successful marriage. The Brophys had been married for 26 years and seemed to be a happy coupleDespite the shock over Daniel's murder and Nancy's suspected involvement, some couldn't look past the fact that she had once written an essay titled “How To Murder Your Husband.” While this wasn't a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/sherri-rasmussen-case/patrick-thornton">smoking gun</a>, Nancy's own words came back to haunt her as the murder investigation uncovered financial turmoil and cracks in the Brophys' relationship.The final line of Nancy's essay was especially chilling following the murder. She wrote that “the thing I know about murder is that every one of us has it in him or herself when pushed far&nbsp;enough.”This is the story of Nancy Crampton Brophy and the murder of Daniel Brophy.

The Nancy Brophy Case: A Romance Writer Turned Murderer

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Lists about real people who were held against their will, the monsters who tormented them, and the grisly details of what went on during those dark times.

Human Captives

Strange as it seems, an alarming number of people have faked their own kidnappings. Their reasons range in severity: from a doctor suffering from severe depression to a college student afraid to tell his parents he was failing a class. These cases often become front page news, such as <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/sherri-papini-mystery/jacob-shelton">Sherri Papini</a>, who staged an elaborate abduction in 2016, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-jennifer-carol-wilbanks/amandasedlakhevener">Jennifer Wilbanks</a>, who became known in the press as the “Runaway Bride.” In some of these cases, there are legitimate mental health factors at play, which need to be taken into account. But there are more insidious incidents that make you wonder, “What were they thinking?”

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We've all heard someone talk about their “Roman Empire,” but what really went on in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/ancient-rome-myths-debunked/hannah-gilham">ancient Rome</a> to make it relevant to modern people? Documentarians have answered this question in a variety of ways over the years, focusing on every aspect of ancient Rome, from <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/julius-caesar-conspirators/carly-silver">Julius Caesar</a> to the engineering of the famous aqueducts. And while it might feel like the history of Rome is well-traveled territory, advancements in technology mean that there's always something new to learn or a new way to tell the story. For instance, did you know that some scientists believe that climate change sped up the decline of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/biggest-empires-ever-history/melissa-sartore?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the Roman Empire</a>? It may also come as a surprise that newly-discovered coins featuring the emperor Nero give insight into his declining health and mental state.&nbsp;Whatever aspect of ancient Rome interests you, whether it be Rome itself or the lands its empire conquered, there's a documentary about it. Told by engaging experts like Mary Beard with vivid reenactments, each of the documentaries on this list is worth a watch, and will undoubtedly teach you something you didn't know whether you're a novice or an aficionado of the Roman Empire.

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Lists about real women who had babies as teenagers and the MTV series that have shown the world the real struggles and heartbreaks of life as a teen parent.

Teen Moms

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Since Teen Mom first premiered on MTV in 2009, there has been no shortage of entertainment and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/craziest-episodes-of-16-and-pregnant/brandon-michaels">scandals</a> surrounding the cast of the hit reality show. Controversies related to cast members go back as far as 2010 when Farrah Ambraham's mother was arrested for allegedly choking her, Amber Portwood was arrested for domestic abuse, and Jenelle Evans was arrested for possession of cannabis. As the years have gone on and the teen moms have <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/times-teen-moms-were-decent-parents/brandon-michaels">grown up</a>, some have been in the news for various reasons from arrests to brandishing weapons to sex tapes.Of course, it's not just the moms who have found themselves in hot water. Ryan Edwards, the father of Maci Bookout's oldest child, entered rehab after appearing to be under the influence in one episode. Jenelle Evans's husband also faced intense scrutiny after allegedly killing the family dog.In the list below, we take a deep dive into scandals related to cast members of Teen Mom and how each of them bounced back from these often life-changing events. Help rank the biggest events that could've made front pages.

13 'Teen Mom' Scandals That Deserve A Spot On A Tabloid's Front Page

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Lists about airplanes, the best and worst parts of flying, and how to spend hours trapped in an aluminum tube.

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It's no secret that flying can be stressful, but some travel stories <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/gross-airline-secrets/ranker-travel">sound like nightmares</a> compared to minor inconveniences like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-worst-major-airlines-us/melissa-sartore">long lines and delayed flights</a>. Over the years, multiple airlines have found themselves in hot water for how they treated passengers, especially in the age of social media and viral videos. These incidents include a senior citizen being dragged off a United flight, Delta kicking an entire family off a plane, and Boeing's CEO stepping down after a series of accidents, some of which resulted in human fatalities.&nbsp;Some of the most egregious airline scandals have led to lawsuits, investigations, and major shakeups in leadership, and for the other controversies that may not have had an impact on airplane travel as a whole, they do have us rethinking our next flights.

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Lists of the best shows & movies about illicit transgressions and those who can't be constrained by the confines of the law, from pencil-pushing embezzlers to crooks on the lam.

Breakin' the Law

Strange as it might seem, some of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-heist-movies/ranker-film">most iconic heist movies</a> in cinema history are based on real-life crimes. For instance, the Lufthansa terminal heist in Goodfellas was a real robbery that happened in 1978, resulting in nearly $6-million being stolen. In the early 2000s, a group of teens and 20-somethings robbed a series of celebrity mansions in the Hollywood Hills as depicted in The Bling Ring.While some of these movies stray from the facts, and in some cases claim to have nothing to do with real cases, others remain surprisingly true to their source material. In fact, it's often the most outrageous scenes in these films that turn out to be the truest ones.

16 Movies Based On Real-Life Heists, Ranked

The 16 Movies Based On Real Heists, Ranked By Viewers

David Attenborough

Since his 1979 breakthrough documentary Life on Earth, Sir David Attenborough has brought the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-nature-documentary-tv-shows/ranker-tv">natural world</a> into millions of living rooms across the world in vivid detail. Attenborough's documentaries range from surveys of Earth's ecosystems such as Our Planet to in-depth examinations of particular species as he did in The Life of Birds. In his 90s, Attenborough continues to tread new ground, giving a more intimate look into his life in David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet. It seems that whatever Attenborough has to say, there is no shortage of people eager to listen.Attenborough's most <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-national-geographic-documentaries-ranked/patrick-thornton">memorable documentaries</a> educate not only in terms of the wildlife captured on film, but also in highlighting the effects of climate change in a world that has changed drastically since Attenborough first began filming nearly half a century ago. While some of the information in the documentaries may seem dire, Attenborough is always quick to point out that the future is very much in our control.

15 David Attenborough Documentaries That Have Us Looking At The World Differently

The 15 Best Documentaries With David Attenborough, Ranked

For all of the true crime enthusiasts, here's to satisfying that morbid curiosity.

Psycho Killers

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Across the United States, certain states have a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://wisevoter.com/state-rankings/serial-killers-by-state/ ">higher number</a> of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/scariest-serial-killers-in-history/ranker-crime">serial killers</a> than others. Although one serial killer is one too many, some states like New York have had nearly 20 active serial killers over the decades. However, a high number of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.worldatlas.com/crime/the-us-states-with-the-most-serial-killings.html ">serial killers</a> doesn't necessarily mean the highest number of murders. For example, California has fewer serial killers than New York, but more than twice as many murders due to the prolific nature of serial killers like Richard Ramirez (The Night Stalker) and Joseph James DeAngelo (The Golden State Killer).&nbsp;In the list below, we examine the top 15 states with the highest number of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/americas-most-famous-serial-killers/tool100">serial killers</a> and the stories behind each state's most notorious criminals. The number of killers listed versus the number of killings per state can seem disproportionate, but the number of killings is so high compared with the number of killers because of two factors: killers who were never caught (like the Zodiac and other, less famous examples), and many serial killers actually cross state lines to kill. So a serial killer might be very active and known for terrorizing one state, but has killings in other states that contribute to the other state's high number of killings.

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15 States With The Most Serial Killers

The 15 States With The Most Serial Killers

Celebrating the world's most perfect food, one slice at a time—or square, depending on your cutting preference.

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If you want to stir up some controversy at your next party, but don't want to go into religion or politics, simply ask guests about their favorite <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-pizza-delivery-chains-in-the-world">pizza</a> toppings! Have you seen people's reactions to Hawaiian pizza? Now imagine telling someone about the health benefits of squid ink pizza. There's definitely no shortage of weird pizza toppings that are worth a taste.We now present controversial pizza flavors, and go into the pros and cons of each, along with recipes for the brave to try. Vote up the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-tastiest-pizza-toppings/chef-jen">pizza toppings</a> so unusual, you can't help but want to sample them!

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The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-90s-true-crime-movies/patrick-thornton ">true crime </a>genre has proven to be a rich source of material for filmmakers throughout the decades, and perhaps none more so than the 2000s. That decade brought to life classic unsolved cases such as the murder of Elizabeth Short in The Black Dahlia and the search for the Zodiac Killer in Zodiac. Serial killers were also brought to the big screen such as the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/aileen-wuornos-childhood-facts/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">story of Aileen Wuornos</a> in Monster and Jeffrey Dahmer in Dahmer, both of which stirred <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/controversial-movies-true-crime/sonja-ska ">controversy</a>. Although these films may at times <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-loosely-based-on-true-crime/sonja-ska ">stretch the truth</a>, they largely stick to the facts, which are indeed stranger than fiction in most cases. Which are still worth watching decades later, and which are best left forgotten?

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The 17 Best 2000s Movies Based On Real Crimes, Ranked

The 17 Best 2000s True Crime Movies, Ranked By Viewers

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Officially known as the Oceanic Pole of Inaccessibility, a particularly mysterious area of water in the South Pacific is known to oceanographers and astronauts alike as &quot;Point Nemo.&quot; While many assume Point Nemo is an island, its coordinates will actually take you as far as you can possibly travel from dry land while still remaining on Earth.

The exact coordinates of Point Nemo were only discovered in the early &#39;90s, though its general location has been known since the 1970s, and fictionalized versions of the area have appeared&nbsp;in literature as early as the late 19th&nbsp;century. Point Nemo is rumored - and in some cases proven -&nbsp;to be home to everything from space trash to possible sea monsters, and it&#39;s an area where fact is every bit as strange as fiction. Here, we&#39;ll break down what and where Point Nemo is, as well as the myths surrounding this <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-places-in-the-oceans/edira-putri" target="_blank">creepy ocean spot</a>.

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Point Nemo Is One Of The Most Fascinating Spots On Earth, But It’s Completely Inaccessible

Point Nemo Is One Of The Most Fascinating & Inaccessible Spots On Earth

Lists about real and fictional mysteries and the people who solved them—or at least tried to.

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Unsolved Mysteries (1987)

Unsolved Mysteries has earned its cult-classic status for true crime aficionados. The show has&nbsp;covered some of the most <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/unsolved-mysteries-where-are-they-now/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">famous unsolved cases</a> in history, including D. B. Cooper, The Pizza Parlor Killer, and Polly Klaas, to name only a few.

While the show has entertained millions, its main objective was always to solve cases that seemed unsolvable, and the show was quite successful in doing so. Unsolved Mysteries covered more than a thousand cases&nbsp;and claims to have helped solve over half of those. This success rate just goes to show that&nbsp;the average person&#39;s observational powers are more useful than they seem on the surface.

Below are some of the most famous cases&nbsp;that were solved with the help of television viewers after being featured on Unsolved Mysteries.

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Cases Solved By 'Unsolved Mysteries': How The Show Helped Close The Books

Taking a closer look at the prim & priggish customs, beliefs, and practices unique to the Victorian era.

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Practically&nbsp;every book, movie, and TV show made in the last century that references the Victorian era romanticizes the time period. Beautiful gowns, lavish homes, and passionate romance are staples of the now bygone time. But in much of the media we consume about the seemingly sophisticated Victorians, no one talks about where they got their water or&nbsp;went to the bathroom, or when they last <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/lavish-royal-bathrooms-from-history/mariel-loveland" target="_blank">bathed</a>.

When you peel back all the layers of silk and lace, you&#39;ll discover that the Victorians were actually pretty gross. People didn&#39;t always bathe weekly - let alone daily -&nbsp;and indoor plumbing was a distant dream for most. As such, the Victorian era&#39;s frequent bouts of disease are unsurprising. Overall, women caught the brunt of <a href="https://nypost.com/2016/10/23/the-beauty-routine-of-a-victorian-woman-was-anything-but-glamorous/" target="_blank">bizarre trends in hygiene</a>. So let&#39;s open our eyes, hold our noses, and find out what was really going on with the supposedly immaculate <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/sex-in-the-victorian-era/aaron-edwards" target="_blank">Victorians</a>.

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