Lists about the most insulting ways so-called "reality" shows lie right to their fans, from fudging details to outright manufacturing entire lives. Open your eyes, sheeple.

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There's no doubt that living remotely in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/alaskan-bush-people-fake/donn-saylor">Alaskan bush</a> isn't a walk in the park. But is the National Geographic channel's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-life-below-zero-seasons/ranker-tv">Life Below Zero</a>&nbsp;accurate? According to some native Alaskans, the show doesn't portray the reality of Alaska all that well. Criticisms of&nbsp;Life Below Zero&nbsp;mainly center around the fact that most of Alaska is connected to the outside world —&nbsp;it has wifi, roads, and even Amazon delivery (often by plane, but delivery nonetheless).&nbsp;Life Below Zero certainly isn't the first reality show that's suffered accusations that it was staged or otherwise "unreal." However, many are all too happy to sign away their rights for a chance at reality fame. That fame often means that Life Below Zero&nbsp;stars aren't living the tough, remote lives that they perhaps used to —&nbsp;after all, they are getting paid to be on the show.&nbsp;Regardless of reality, Sue, Chip, Agnes, and the rest of the gang certainly provide entertainment against the stunning backdrops of Alaska's wilderness: it just may not be as wild as you think.&nbsp;

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Back in the ’90s, Pokémon was so popular that its creators probably could have taken over the world if they wanted to. While the franchise doesn’t have the same grip on pop culture as it did back then, it still lives rent-free in many people’s heads. That means that despite being around for decades, there are still some Pokémon mysteries that remain unsolved.What are some of the biggest unanswered questions in Pokémon? Some involve strange Pokédex entries - how can Kadabra be a human boy transformed into a Pokémon if it evolves from Abra? Others arise naturally while enjoying the series - do people eat Pokémon? And who, exactly, is Ash’s dad?Whether or not these are burning questions depends on your personal interests and how much disbelief you’re willing to suspend. Vote for the Pokémon mysteries you find the most vexing!

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Exploring the many ways space, space travels, and extraterrestrial life are depicted in film, TV, literature, anime, comics, and technology.

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Appearing in cycles, depending on its location relative to our own planet, Mars is often one of the brightest objects in the night sky. As such, it has long fascinated astronomers, stargazers, and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-science-fiction-authors-v1?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">science fiction writers</a>. In the 1950s, when <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-alien-invasion-movies-list/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">alien invasion movies</a> were big business, Mars was the default place to have your bug-eyed monsters come from, to such an extent that &quot;Martian&quot; became a catch-all term for just about any alien.

As one of the closest planets to Earth, Mars was bound to be the setting for any number of science fiction films. Indeed, movies about trips to the red planet are almost as old as the artform of cinema itself. One of the earliest cinematic depictions of Mars comes in a four-minute short subject from 1910 called&nbsp;A Trip to Mars, which depicts a man using &quot;antigravity powder&quot; to fly to the red planet, where he encounters unfriendly Martians. Years later, we&#39;ve sent uncrewed flights to Mars&nbsp;and gotten a look at its surface thanks to rovers, but we&#39;re still making movies about what dangers might be waiting for us when we finally step onto the red planet for the first time...

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In the year 79, in the Campagnia region of modern Italy, Mount Vesuvius positively blew its stack, releasing molten rock, ash, and 100,00 times the thermal energy of the Hiroshima-Nagasaki blasts at the rate of 1.5 million tons per second.

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In 79 CE, volcanic Mount Vesuvius erupted&nbsp;and buried Pompeii, Italy. Hidden from the world beneath&nbsp;pumice and ash, it was all but forgotten for nearly 1,500&nbsp;years. But that&nbsp;changed in 1738&nbsp;when excavation workers discovered the site preserved&nbsp;beneath dust and debris.In 1860, Italian archaeologist Giuseppe&nbsp;Fiorelli&nbsp;took charge of the site and began a proper excavation. Fiorelli recognized the soft ashes on the site were actually cavities <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-it-was-like-at-pompeii/setareh-janda?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">left from the dead</a>, and he&nbsp;is responsible for filling them with high-grade plaster. Thus, the preserved bodies of Pompeii were born. Nearly 150 years later, modern science revealed strange facts about the bodies thanks to&nbsp;CT scans.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/modern-archaeological-facts/zach-seemayer">Archaeological discoveries</a> like this are constantly refining our beliefs about the ancient world. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/07/science/archaeology-dna-pompeii.html">As recently as 2024</a>, scholars upended long-held beliefs the demographics at Pompeii and how adults and children, as well as men and women, interacted with each other.Among the many <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-pompeii/theodoros-karasavvas">things most folks don't know about Pompeii</a> is&nbsp;that the bodies themselves, more than almost any other existing artifacts, provide archaeologists with vital information about what life was like in the ancient city.&nbsp;Take a look at these little-known Pompeii facts.

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From a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/historical-events-jonathan-the-tortoise-lived-through/garri-chaverst" target="_blank">nearly 200-year-old tortoise</a> to a dinosaur delivery by helicopter, these random images are weird, interesting, and pretty cool. Vote up the images that are the most compelling.&nbsp;

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Symbols are everywhere, even when we don't realize it. A drawing of a heart, a no smoking sign, or a crosswalk - they're all physical representations of a word, a concept, or an idea. As often as not, people use symbols and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/satanic-symbols-in-public/jacob-shelton">see symbols</a> without actually knowing their names.&nbsp;For example, let's take a look at the US-International keyboard (the version used for this list). There are a lot of keyboard symbols with fairly obvious names because there's very little confusion about what they do. The dollar sign ($), the plus sign (+), or the at sign (@) - these are all (more or less) keyboard symbols with names everyone knows. Most punctuation is also pretty straightforward (period).But, there are a bunch of<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/common-freemason-symbols/jacob-shelton"> symbol names</a>, especially keyboard symbol names, that don't resonate. Maybe we've never learned them, or maybe we came up with one of our own for simplicity (saying “star” for * is much easier than “asterisk," after all).&nbsp;There are a lot of possible reasons symbol names we don't use in regular conversation - but, now that we know them, try to stop us (exclamation point)! What about you (question mark)?&nbsp;

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Laws. They're what separate us from the animals. Well, most of us.

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Between federal laws, state regulations, and local mandates, American citizens have a lot to remember if they want to follow the rules. While these laws are designed initially to keep the public safe, they can <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/stupid-marriage-laws/mike-rothschild">often be outdated</a> and seem a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weirdest-small-town-american-laws/donn-saylor">little silly.</a> Still, we obediently follow them in the name of good citizenship (and to avoid hefty fines or arrests).&nbsp;Because there are so many rules to consider, the average person usually doesn't bother to question a commonly known regulation. But what if we've been blindly following these “laws” all along, not realizing that they were just rumors or assumptions?&nbsp;Is it really illegal to kill a praying mantis? Will counting cards at a casino put a person in jail? What happens when a person removes a mattress tag? This list features things that you may think are illegal but actually aren't. Vote up the activities you are most surprised to find entirely lawful.&nbsp;

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Lists about maps, globes, geography, and the other ways we think about wherever the f you are.

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Maps can be useful for so much more than simply locating borders or figuring out bus routes. Maps of the world can visually illustrate how humans move around the globe, what cultures value, how nations relate to one another, and even how innumerable animal species inhabit <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/interesting-world-population-maps/mallory-weiler" target="_blank">this starship Earth</a>. These are the most interesting planet-spanning maps&nbsp;on <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/mapporn" target="_blank">r/mapp*rn</a>, so vote up the ones that shifted your worldview just a little.

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Totem poles are Native American works of art&nbsp;meant to represent important facts or people. Beginning in the 1700s, many tribes in the Pacific Northwest region created totem poles, but six tribes&nbsp;were known to do so in large numbers: the&nbsp;Tlingit, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/haida-mortuary-pole-facts/keith-burnside">the&nbsp;Haida</a>, the Bella Coola, the&nbsp;Chinook, the Tsimshian, and&nbsp;the Coast Salish. These Northwestern tribes placed totem poles throughout their lands&nbsp;for a number of fascinating&nbsp;reasons based on their unique&nbsp;spiritual beliefs and cultural traditions. The poles typically ranged from just over 9.5 feet tall to&nbsp;nearly 60 feet tall.&nbsp;So what exactly did they mean and how were they used? Uncover these answers and more below.

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The outer galaxy has fascinated television viewers for decades. The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-exciting-sci-fi-tv-shows/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best space TV shows</a> feature out-of-this-world storylines, extraterrestrial beings, and scientific humanoids. This list of the greatest TV shows about outer space includes everything from Star Trek: The Original Series to Battlestar Galactica to Firefly and is ranked from best to worst by your votes.

What shows will you find on this list of the best TV shows set in space? Since it first premiered in 1963, Doctor Who has become a staple of British - and global - television. The regenerating Time Lord explores space and time from his distinctive blue ship, the TARDIS.&nbsp;The lead characters of Mystery Science Theatre 3000 are trapped in a spaceship and forced to watch B movies as their captor attempts to take over the world. Other good <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/current-tv-shows-about-space/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">TV shows about space</a> include Babylon 5, Lost in Space, and Farscape. Next to those classics and are <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/current-tv-shows-about-space/ranker-tv" target="_blank">newer TV shows set in space</a>, such as The Mandalorian, For All Mankind, and Space Force.

Which space TV show do you think is the best? Vote up the best TV shows set in space and see where your favorite out-of-this-world series rank.

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The fascinating world of science has inspired countless films throughout the years, including some that are based on the lives of scientists. These biographical movies not only illuminate the extraordinary contributions that these individuals have made to their fields but also offer captivating insights into their personal journeys and the challenges they faced. With elements of drama, romance, and adventure, these films not only entertain but also celebrate the scientific spirit that drives human progress.&nbsp;The scientist-movie selection covers a wide range of subjects and eras, showcasing the multifaceted nature of scientific discovery. Each film delves into the heart of a scientist's story, highlighting their struggles, triumphs, and the impact of their groundbreaking work. Viewers are given a glimpse of the determination, perseverance, and brilliance that these pioneers displayed, as well as the emotional and intellectual challenges that colored their lives.&nbsp;For instance, The Imitation Game presents the story of Alan Turing, a brilliant mathematician who played a crucial role in breaking the Enigma code during World War II, while grappling with his own personal demons. Likewise, A Beautiful Mind explores the life of John Nash, a gifted mathematician who battled schizophrenia while making significant contributions to game theory. The Theory of Everything delves into the life and work of renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, depicting his fight against motor neuron disease and the development of his groundbreaking theories in cosmology. These exceptional films are just a few examples of how movies about scientists capture the essence of these pioneering intellects and their achievements.&nbsp;The best movies about scientists not only provide engaging entertainment but also serve as inspiring tributes to the indomitable human spirit in the quest for knowledge and understanding. By portraying the lives and works of these remarkable individuals, these biographical movies enable audiences to appreciate the invaluable contributions that scientists have made to society and the world at large.&nbsp;

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There are two main types of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-sci-fi-movies">science fiction films</a>. There are the films like Star Wars, which are rooted in fantasy and folklore, and don&rsquo;t care about <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/science-fiction-movie-plot-holes/oliverhanson">getting the scientific details correct</a>. Then, there are the films on this list, the filmmakers of which pay great attention to scientific detail, and aim to get as much of the science correct as humanly possible. Here are the most accurate sci-fi movies ever made.

Many of these movies take place in the future. If filmmakers want to make accurate sci-fi <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-space-movies/all-genre-movies-lists" target="_blank">movies about space</a>, like in Interstellar or Moon, they have to think about the likelihood of future technology. Interstellar is&nbsp;on this list not&nbsp;because anyone thinks that we will be able to travel through a wormhole in the near future in order to reach a distant habitable planet in order to save the human race. That&rsquo;s the fiction part of science fiction. It&#39;s on this list because the film&rsquo;s&nbsp;Gargantua black hole is considered the most realistic depiction of a black hole ever seen in the movies.

It is incredible to think about just how accurate some of the predictions are in these movies. From space exploration in film to accurate movie spaceships, writers and directors worked tirelessly to not just entertain us but to wow all the astrophysicists in the audience as well. Let us know what impresses you the most about accurate sci-fi films in the comments section below.

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Lists about your head, shoulders, knees, toes, ligaments, veins, muscles, bones, and all the other visible features and hidden viscera that make up your very own unique body.

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Lists about your fingernails (and toenails) and ideas for cool, unique, and ambitious nail art you can try at home.

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Have you ever looked down at your hands (perhaps while they were being painted in a nail salon) and thought:&nbsp;why do we have nails? One of the mysteries of human evolution, scientists are still debating whether or not they're a leftover, flattened version of claws, or a completely separate adaptation.When you think of all the things your fingernails help do, it makes sense that evolutionary adaptation didn't eliminate them (unlike the tail). You can peel an orange easily, undo knots, scratch an itch, and pick your nose, all with the help of fingernails. They can even function as an early warning sign of potential malnutrition or health risks.And how about toenails? Why do we have toenails? Early humans were thought to use all four limbs for climbing, and toenails definitely help with gripping (think about longer, thick, claw-like nails that early humans would have had). Useful back then, but why do we still have toenails? Why do humans have nails, period?&nbsp;Read on to discover all the fascinating reasons why humans have nails!

Why Do Humans Have Fingernails?

10 Surprising Reasons Why Humans Have Nails

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Do you have that problem where most of your hair goes nicely in one direction, but one little bit just won't listen to reason? Well, congratulations, you have a hair cowlick. How exactly do&nbsp;cowlicks in hair work? Why do they happen? These are some questions you might have asked yourself if you have trouble&nbsp;styling your hair.&nbsp;Lucky you, this list has the answers you're looking for.&nbsp;For those few of you who have never heard the term before, a cowlick honestly doesn't have to do with cows or licking, other than etymology. Cowlick hair is mostly just a nuisance, a clump of hair growing in a different direction than the rest. That sounds like a simple explanation, and it is, because&nbsp;the truth of the matter is&nbsp;much more complex.&nbsp;So, if want&nbsp;to know more about why your hair does what it does, get ready to read about some pretty hairy stuff.&nbsp;

What Are Cowlicks And Why Do We Have Them?

What Are Cowlicks and Why Do We Have Them?

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Indigenous peoples of the world still live in some of the most isolated areas anywhere on earth, resisting contact with the outside world and staying free of societal influences. Uncontacted people live in a precarious balance, striving to maintain their own freedom while being threatened by an outside world they choose to avoid. Logging, ranching, oil exploration, gold mining, and tourism are all threats to indigenous tribes - meaning fewer of these tribes are able to survive.When the outside world has made contact with these tribes, the results are often disastrous. Violent conflict with illegal loggers and gold prospectors has led to dozens of deaths, and since the tribespeople have no natural immunity, when they do make contact with settled societies, they are extremely vulnerable to common illnesses. There have also been incidents of tourists and photographers attack or shot with arrows by tribes who don't understand why they're being bothered. These tribes live in an increasingly dangerous position.Here is a list of some of the most fascinating uncontacted peoples and interesting indigenous tribes still out there, and what we know about them at this point.

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We all wonder what alien life might look like, but there are some strange creatures swimming in our oceans that are more bizarre than anything Hollywood has imagined. About 71 percent of the surface of the Earth is covered in water and we are still only beginning to discover the incredible biodiversity and unusual denizens of the oceans. Ocean life and sea animals are full of surprises, and there are all kinds of cool fish (and a few <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/scariest-fish-list/ranker-science" target="_blank">scary ones</a>) living in the ocean.What fascinating fish facts should you know about the many creatures of the ocean depths? Did you know that until 2013, no one had ever recorded a video of a giant squid alive? The coelacanth was thought to be extinct for millions of years until one was caught alive in 1938. There are also an array of alien-like jellyfish and terrifying deep-sea monsters that look like something out of a horror movie.So what is the weirdest, wildest ocean creature alive? Believe it or not, all the ocean animals and fish below are 100% real. Vote up the most interesting and maybe slightly scary facts about ocean life below!

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