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If you&#39;re&nbsp;reading this out of morbid curiosity because <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/scary-facts-about-spiders/justin-andress" target="_blank">spiders freak you out</a>, consider that most spiders you see are average-sized, relatively banal arachnids.&nbsp;What would do&nbsp;if you ran into&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/largest-spiders-in-the-world/orrin-grey" target="_blank">most massive spider in the world</a>? If you ever find yourself in that position, you can take solace in the fact that it&nbsp;probably won&#39;t&nbsp;attack you.&nbsp;Believe it or not, despite its size,&nbsp;the Goliath birdeater is&nbsp;just another spider trying to make its way in the world. If you know a few amazing Goliath birdeater facts, you might even have a bit of fondness for these mammoth web-spinners.&nbsp;

Being the biggest spider in the world comes with perks. Being bigger than the average human&nbsp;hand means you&nbsp;can take on large prey (it is, after all, called the birdeater, athough that&#39;s a bit of a misnomer), and not many animals will want to fight you. However, the Goliath birdeater isn&#39;t as deadly as some of its smaller brethren, who pack so much poison they could kill a horse with a few nibbles. Curious about spiders? Terrified of arachnids? Stoned and trawling the Internet? Regardless of why you&#39;re here, you&#39;ll find some dank, juicy morsels about the largest spider species in the world.&nbsp;

12 Facts About The Goliath Birdeater, An Unexpectedly Gentle Giant

United States

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Current Politics

While it&#39;s easy to point to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bhpXhxP-WU" target="_blank">House of Commons</a> as the craziest legislative body in the western world, the US Congress is no slouch. Brawls, filibusters, fights, and bizarre bills are among the more outlandish things you may have heard about Congress, and with more than two hundred years of history, Washington has seen it all. The craziest things that happened in Congress went down for all sorts of reasons, though mostly it boils down to a few people really hating each other.

Civil Rights bills, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/republican-sex-scandals/web-infoguy?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">sex scandals</a>, and corruption have provided plenty of impetus for drastic action in the past, much like a call to action against gun violence inspired members of the Senate to stage a sit in on the floor in June 2016. But if you think that was wild, just wait until you see some of the crazy stuff below.

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More Convoluted Than The Repeal Effort? Congressional Canings & Pistol Face-Offs

Crazy Antics and Fights on the Floor of Congress

The Craziest Things That Have Ever Happened On The Floor Of Congress

Rome

Contrary to popular belief, Rome&nbsp;was not all crazy sex parties. In fact, ancient Roman parties were pretty tame by today&rsquo;s standards. Most of the time, it consisted of noble families getting together, eating elaborate food dishes, and talking about&nbsp;everything from politics to the weather. These parties were beacons of status and networking opportunities, which is why they became a&nbsp;cornerstone in everyday Roman life. Partying in Rome was common, but racy Ancient Roman escapades&nbsp;weren&#39;t popping off on the daily.&nbsp;

In addition to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/roman-empire-food/melissa-sartore" target="_blank">dinner parties</a>, there were festivals&nbsp;filled with lower class demographics within this&nbsp;period. There were&nbsp;also lust-filled gatherings,&nbsp;and while&nbsp;people did go to them, it was usually under the guise of secrecy, as they were considered the lowest of the low in terms of entertainment. If you want to know more about how Ancient&nbsp;Romans got down, check out the list below.&nbsp;

11 Facts About What Ancient Roman Parties Were Really Like

11 Interesting Facts About What Ancient Roman Parties Were Really Like

History

It may only be about two and a half centuries old, but the United States of America has a lot of history. Wars, innovations, and civil revolutions are indelible parts of American culture, from before it was even a country. Before the Declaration of Independence, America was merely 13 colonies trying to survive under British rule. There were many times, places, and people that led to a break from Britain, and, luckily, much of that history has been preserved. Revolutionary War landmarks are all of the place, and they're part of our heritage. But which ones do you absolutely need to check out while sightseeing? If you have an interest in American history but aren't quite sure where to go, scope the list; it's got all the essential early American sites for you, the ultimate primer for everything from the pilgrims to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.&nbsp;

The Coolest Places to Visit from Colonial America

The Coolest Places To Visit From Colonial America

Historical Facts

Throughout history, when people wanted to show off, they tended to build something really, really impressive. Sometimes they built skyscrapers and sometimes they built boats, but if they were really looking to brag, they built an elaborate gate. The Romans made the practice popular, with their most important gates (also called arches) dedicated to military victories and celebrated figures. &nbsp; After the fall of Rome, everyone wanted in on the action. So, every empire with some resources and something to show off ended up creating some of the most famous gates in history. India, China, Europe, and America are just some of the places you can find impressive gates, but the differences between them (or sometimes lack thereof) makes for a great comparison between cultures. After all, outside of the Olympics, how else are we supposed to see North Korea compete with France? &nbsp; So get ready to update your travel wish list as you check out the most historically important gates in world history.&nbsp;

The 21 Most Important Gates in History

The Most Important Gates in History

Gaming

While video games mostly focus on new and exciting ways to vanquish one's foes, some of the more interesting titles like to get trippy while they do it. There are plenty of ways to do drugs&nbsp;in video games, beginning with early games like&nbsp;Super Mario Bros. (someone pass the mushrooms!). OK, that one's a stretch, but Mario does&nbsp;get more powerful when he gobbles down a 'shroom and if you really think about it, that game is trippy as hell.But this list isn't about implied drug use or plumbers. It's about ways to get high in video games. In modern games, drugs can be found all over the place. Sometimes it’s super explicit like in Max Payne, while at other times it’s a bit more cartoony like in Narc. Some games, like Far Cry 3, thrive on the drug trip as part of its style and others use them as genius pieces of world building - like in the&nbsp;Fallout series, where drug dependence is very real and can&nbsp;change&nbsp;your character's stat line.Keep reading below to see 14 games where characters go way, way down the rabbit hole.&nbsp;

From Fallout's Chems to GTA's Horse Tranquilizers

14 Video Games That Let Players Take Drugs and Trip Balls

14 Video Games That Let Players Take Drugs And Get High

Watchworthy

Watchworthy - What to Watch, According to Votes

It&#39;s been said that, given enough time to prepare, Batman <a href="/list/batman-insane-freak-outs-comic-books/jacobybancroft">can beat just about anyone at anything</a>. However, Batman doesn&#39;t always have that much time for planning, meaning there are plenty of times when he&#39;s&nbsp;lost a fight. That&rsquo;s not to say Batman isn&#39;t the smartest, richest, and most careful superhero out there -&nbsp;sometimes he just gets outclassed. Most of the examples of him getting badly beaten usually come down to one thing: he didn&rsquo;t know what he was up against. Maybe he was facing off against a new villain, or the threat was in the shadows, or he simply didn&rsquo;t know enough about a threat, and the lack of information was <a href="/list/worst-things-that-have-happened-to-batman/tyler-mitchell" target="_blank">bad enough for him to lose</a>.

But Batman is no stranger to learning from failure. His entire life is based on the idea that he remade himself after suffering the worst loss a child possibly can. A defeat to him is nothing more than a learning experience, which he uses to come back smarter, stronger, and faster than before. A villain&nbsp;- or sometimes an ally - may get <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-batman-actors/ranker-entertainment?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best Batman</a> once,&nbsp;but it rarely happens twice. Unless, of course, you&rsquo;re the Joker.

Keep reading below to see 14 times when Batman found himself on the losing end of a fight.&nbsp;

14 Times Batman Got the Sh*t Kicked Out of Him

14 Times Batman Got The Crap Kicked Out Of Him, Ranked

Space Shuttle Challenger

Every American who lived&nbsp;through the &#39;80s remembers <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-happened-after-the-challenger-disaster/bailey-benningfield" target="_blank">the Challenger explosion</a>. But what happened to cause the famous national tragedy?&nbsp;How could such a catastrophe happen when NASA so meticulously checks and double checks all the equipment at their disposal?&nbsp;

Even with all the risks,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/big-bird-challenger-shuttle/stephanroget" target="_blank">astronauts gladly put their lives on the line</a> for decades in the pursuit of reaching for the stars. The Challenger tragedy was not the first or the last catastrophe to befall NASA. The exploratory organization has not forgotten the sacrifices of the seven crewmembers who died on January 28, 1986: Francis &quot;Dick&quot; Scobee, Mike Smith, Judy Resnik, Ellison Onizuka, Ron McNair, Greg Jarvis, and Christa McAuliffe.

Along with the tragic fates of the space shuttle Columbia and the crew of Apollo 1, the Challenger tragedy is a reminder of the dangers of exploration and the limits of human ambition. The details of what happened when the Challenger exploded remain important to this day, even with the shuttle program no longer active.

23 Shocking Facts About the Tragic Challenger Explosion

Facts You Never Knew About The Challenger Shuttle Disaster

Weird

Let’s face it, it takes a pretty uncommon person to become president. That probably means that there are going to be more than a few US&nbsp;presidents with weird hobbies. Given that a good <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/presidents-investigated-by-fbi/stephanroget?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">number of presidents</a> didn’t have television or even radio, they had to find something to do with all their time. Some of the&nbsp;hobbies of US presidents were more ordinary, like playing piano or collecting stamps. But some great men just can’t have regular hobbies. No, those men have to do things to the extreme. Some take up recreational violence (sports like boxing and wrestling)&nbsp;on the side, or eccentric rituals, or even creative pursuits. Sometimes, great men need great hobbies to occupy their time.So, if you’re curious check out the list of weird hobbies of US presidents&nbsp;below and vote up your favorite presidential hobby. Just keep one thing in mind: no one, president or otherwise, will ever be able to match the pastimes of Teddy Roosevelt.&nbsp;

Former Prez George W. Bush Has Got Some Serious Art Skills

14 United States Presidents Who Had Strange Hobbies

US Presidents with the Strangest Hobbies

Military

When you think of the military, one of the first images that probably comes to mind is boot camp. Otherwise known as &quot;basic training,&quot; it's the military's way of preparing you mentally and physically for life in the armed forces. And how hard is basic training? Well, it depends who you ask... because a lot of military training is anything but basic.The most difficult military training programs test everything a person has... but which one is the most difficult? Everyone thinks they know what to expect from the Army after seeing a few movies, but most people don't know just how insane some of these programs can get.So, you might think you know what it's like to train for the Army, but getting a taste of what Delta Force goes through will be more than enough to make you think twice. These are the hardest training programs the US Military has to offer.

All US Military Training Programs, Ranked by Difficulty

WWII

WWII has been mined so aggressively by filmmakers&nbsp;you&#39;d expect the mine to have collapsed&nbsp;and been deemed unsafe for human habitation decades ago. Yet, WWII was <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/ww2-european-theater-stories/philgibbons" target="_blank">so extensive</a>, involved so many countries, continents, and people, and so thoroughly impacted the shaping of contemporary global society, the pull of its tractor beam is impossible to resist for those on the prowl for <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/people-who-hid-from-the-nazis/aaron-edwards" target="_blank">potent human drama</a>. You&#39;ve no doubt seen the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-world-war-ii-movies-of-all-time" target="_blank">cream of the crop of WWII movies</a>, pictures like The Bridge on the River Kwai, The Guns of the Navarone, The Great Escape,&nbsp;Open City, Saving Private Ryan, The Human Condition, and Army of Shadows. If you&#39;re hankering for more but aren&#39;t sure where to start, take a look at the pretty good WWII movies on this list.&nbsp;

Lesser-known WWII&nbsp;movies aren&#39;t necessarily bad&nbsp;movies. There are plenty of classic <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/world-war-ii-japan-movies/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Japanese WWII movies</a> you&#39;ve never seen simply because you may not seek out old Japanese movies (check out The Burmese Harp&nbsp;and Fires on the Plain). So don&#39;t immediately dismiss some of the forgotten WWII movies on this list just because you&#39;ve never heard of them. They&#39;re all decent WWII movies, despite middling reputations and a distinct lack of cultural capital. If you&#39;ve seen the classics and need a few more WWII movies worth seeing on your to-watch list, this list&#39;s for you.&nbsp;

List of Good World War II Movies That Are Worth Watching

Pretty Good World War II Movies

Justice League

Batman is arguably the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-superheroes-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best superhero of all time</a>, and he's been shown <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/batman-comic-storylines/ranker-comics">in too many genres and styles</a> to name over his many years <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-batman-comics/analise.dubner">on page</a> and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/all-batman-movies-or-list-of-batman-movies">on screen</a>. Cyberpunk is a beloved sub-genre of science fiction, which blends the future with the past in very creative ways. So what do you get when you mix the two?&nbsp;Batman Beyond,&nbsp;the best iteration of Batman that exists.&nbsp;Not only do you get two different people as Batman, an older Bruce Wayne and his prot&eacute;g&eacute; Terry McGinnis, but you get to see them learn to work as a team while&nbsp;they take on new and old villains, alike.Even the most jaded Batman fans will find themselves surprised by this series. The new gadgets are amazing, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-batman-costumes-v1/ranker-comics">the new Batsuit</a>&nbsp;is&nbsp;stylish and cool, and its twists on the classic Batman tropes are incredibly clever. So, if you like your Batman minimalist, focused, and ready to dispense justice, Batman Beyond is the best version of Batman you'll find. For every Blade Runner, Shadowrun, and Minority Report fan out there... Batman Beyond is the best Batman, the one&nbsp;you always wanted. Keep reading below to see why.

16 Reasons Why Batman Beyond Is Actually the Best Take on Batman

Death

It's easy to look out into the night sky and imagine the wonders and possibilities that await us among the stars. Tons of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/all-time-great-sci-fi-movies/harper-brooks?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">science fiction movies</a> have been made about venturing into the cosmos, and as many of those movies show, space isn't exactly hospitable. In fact, our solar system is essentially a collection of endless misery. Which is too bad, because, like, you really want to go to Jupiter, right? Wouldn't that be cool? But pretty much everywhere that isn't Earth will destroy you; the deadliest places in the solar system are also the coolest. In addition to lava-spewing volcanoes, ice volcanoes, and lakes of noxious gas, some planets have storms so strong they'll rip the flesh off your bones. The good news about all these places is they'd kill you really quickly. So, if you're in a morbid and cosmic mood, check out our list of the scariest, worst places to die in the solar system below.&nbsp;

Places in the Solar System Where Your Death Would Be Most Horrific

Places In The Solar System Where Your Death Would Be Most Horrific

The Last of Us

The Last of Us is simply one of the finest video game experiences ever crafted, giving rise to insane <a href="/list/last-of-us-fan-theories/jordan-love">fan theories</a>, cosplays, and fan art.&nbsp;When it was released in 2013, Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic masterpiece captured the hearts of every gamer who played it. But what video games do you play after you finish&nbsp;The Last of Us? It's a tough act to follow, to be sure, but there are several <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-survival-horror-games-of-all-time">survival horror games</a> that have similar qualities as Joel&nbsp;and Ellie's (voiced by Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson, respectively)&nbsp;<a href="/list/best-last-of-us-quotes/kyle-townsend" target="_blank">dystopian road trip</a>.You may have loved The Last of Us' emphasis on character writing, excellent acting, great stealth mechanics, and desperate gunplay. Well, lucky for you, there are many experiences with the <a href="/list/last-of-us-part-2-scariest-parts/kyle-townsend" target="_blank">same engaging elements</a>, whether it be from Naughty Dog, Bioware, Telltale, Capcom, or a host of other beloved companies that have turned out classic games. So, if you're looking to fill in the hole in your heart with great <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-games-like-the-outer-worlds/kyle-townsend?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">games similar to</a> The Last of Us, check out the list below!

19 Games Like The Last of Us You Definitely Need to Play

19 Games You Need To Play If You Liked 'The Last Of Us'

Graveyard Shift

Though we live in the universe, there's still a heck of a lot we don't know about it. Even with that limited information, there are dozens of scientific theories about space and time to explain away the greatest mysteries of our intergalactic neighborhood. Not all of them are pleasant, though. Some of them are downright terrifying, and even more highlight just how alone we are out in this void we call space.We know what you're thinking: they're just theories, why should I be creeped out? Well, these scientific theories about the universe have been devised by some of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-minds-of-all-time/walter-graves?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the greatest minds</a> in the fields of cosmology and physics. These guys have a pretty good idea what they're talking about... and what they're talking about ain't pretty. So sit back and prepare to stare into the void.&nbsp;

Ruin Your Weekend with Scary Theories About the Universe

13 Theories About the Universe That Will Keep You Up at Night

19th Century

It&#39;s simple&nbsp;to classify the past as an era of&nbsp;prudish and proper behavior;&nbsp;full of religious zealots and patriarchal power grabs even though that wasn&#39;t always the case. Rome, Greece and Egypt have documented&nbsp;instances of both the ruling class and regular citizens participated and openly enjoyed all kinds of wild intercourse. When it comes to Victorian England, the&nbsp;reputation for prudishness and repression was never more correct. Intimate relations in the 1800&#39;s was something to be avoided at all costs, and people found bizarre and creative ways to get around doing the horizontal mambo.

So then, what kind of&nbsp;preventative measures did people take during this time? Chastity contraptions,&nbsp;religious dogma, and shame were powerful tools in controlling&nbsp;copulation outside of reproduction. Make no mistake, this was a time of repression, and they did anything to keep intercourse out of society.

What Sex Was Like in the Victorian Era

What "Doing It" Was Like in the Victorian Era

Hundred Years' War

England and France have had strained relations over the years, but the Hundred Years&#39; War took those hostilities&nbsp;to another level. The 14th- and 15th-century war&nbsp;gave rise to countless heroes on both sides, including Henry V, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/joan-of-arc-facts/carly-silver" target="_blank">Joan of Arc</a>, and Charles VII. And it produced some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-important-battles-in-us-history?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous battles</a> ever recorded in history, such as&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-the-battle-of-agincourt/melissa-sartore" target="_blank">the Battle of Agincourt</a>. But it also exposed a complicated political system that led to infighting, political marriages, backstabbing, and large reversals of fortune that would engulf Western Europe for more than a century.

Myriad&nbsp;movies and theatrical productions have covered some of these stories, but no single work of art can&nbsp;truly capture&nbsp;what went on between the two great powers of England and France. What was the result&nbsp;of such an epic struggle? The&nbsp;true events of the Hundred Years&#39; War were quite complicated.

Fascinating Facts About The Hundred Years' War

Fascinating Facts From The Political Shamblefest That Was The Hundred Years' War

When you think of the armed forces, it&#39;s easy to imagine a ton of strict regulations and guidelines. After all, the people who defend the world go into some pretty dangerous situations -&nbsp;and the last thing they need to worry&nbsp;about is a rash that won&#39;t heal. So, understandably, military hygiene rules are pretty exacting. And we&#39;re not just talking about brushing your teeth.

From how to properly trim facial hair to dealing with local wildlife, hygiene in the military is a pretty serious thing. What&#39;s weird is just how specific some of these guidelines can get. It&#39;s like they gathered a bunch of generals in a room and made a list of all the little things they&#39;ve seen soldiers do, then tried to make a guide to prevent all of it.

So, whether you&#39;ve seen these rules in action or you&#39;re just curious, check out this list of weird hygiene regulations.

Military Hygiene Rules You Might Not Have Heard Before

Space

Space is really, really big. In order to contend with it, the future of space exploration also needs to be equally vast and forward-thinking. That's why NASA has fifteen projects in development in order to help us unlock its infinite secrets as well as our own home planet.While many of these projects involve exploring space, even more are being undertaken with the goal of understanding the ecosystems of Earth. Projects are being designed to measure our oceans, the atmosphere, and even natural disasters. After all, the more we know about our home, the more we'll have an easier time living in it. Mars is also getting plenty of attention, with several rovers in development to look for potential life as well as study the red planet's crust so we can know more about how it was formed.&nbsp;So&nbsp;if you're curious what the future of space travel looks like, check out the list below!

The Most Awe-Inspiring Plans We Have for Space

The Space Page

People love to drop <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-albert-einstein/stephanroget">Albert Einstein</a>'s theory of relativity into conversation, whether they're discussing the latest Hollywood blockbuster or just trying to look smart. But what is the theory of relativity? You may know that it involves gravity pulling objects and some possible time dilation, but probably don't know that it is a whole new way of describing reality itself. You may take for granted that you have to meet a friend for breakfast at your favorite place at ten in the morning, but without the forces outlined in the general theory of relativity you would meet at a completely different place at a different time.First published in 1915, Einstein's theory of relativity managed to solve problems physicists and astronomers had been grappling with for centuries. It's revealed&nbsp;secrets about <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/what-happens-to-your-body-in-a-black-hole/bruce-maisy">black holes</a>, planetary orbits, and space travel. And as you learn more facts about the theory of relativity and spacetime, you'll discover just how mind-blowing it is.

12 Things Everyone Should Know About the Theory Of Relativity?

12 Beyond Fascinating Facts About The Theory Of Relativity

Weird Nature

Everyone is afraid of something in the animal kingdom. Whether it be by air, land, or sea, there’s something non-human out there that keeps you up at night. What better way to help grow those fears than to learn frightening facts about the world's scariest animals?Do you know how relentlessly a swarm of killer bees will pursue you? Have you ever considered what happens if you try to hide from a shark already on the hunt? Check out the answers to those terrifying questions - and a few more frightening animal facts - below.

12 Frightening Facts About The World's Scariest Animals

12 Even Scarier Facts About The Most Terrifying Animals In The World

We've come to accept, as an audience, that there's going to be inaccurate science in movies. Movies aren't nerds, after all, so why waste time on <a href="http://www.ranker.com/video/hacking_computers_in_movies">believable computer hacking</a>&nbsp;when John McClane has some 'splodin to do? However, we do <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/neil-degrasse-tyson-film-opinions-science/anncasano">expect a little more from science fiction</a>. It's got &quot;science&quot; right in the name!&nbsp;But if anything, some of the worst science in sci-fi movies stands head and shoulders above the rest of cinema.From Robinson Crusoe On Mars to Prometheus, there are myriad sci-fi movies with terrible science. After only cursory examination, even the most &quot;scientifically accurate&quot; sci-fi movies have massive problems&nbsp;when you compare them to reality. And thanks to new scientific breakthroughs, films that seemed completely in line with scientific facts when they were released were later revealed to be utterly ludicrous.The list covers the bad&nbsp;science in <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/all-time-great-sci-fi-movies/harper-brooks?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">science fiction movies</a> you see over and over again. Explosive decompression, sound in space, and the proper use of bombs are just some of the things science fiction movies seemingly refuse to get right. Let's find out the rest. &nbsp;

15 Science Fiction Movies With Wildly Inaccurate Science

The 15 Most Inaccurate Science Fiction Movies Of All Time

Animals

When taking a relaxing walk on the beach, the last thing you want to step on is an animal that will kill you within minutes. But the most venomus animals in the world might do just that. Whether they&nbsp;live in land or&nbsp;sea, a <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/tips-for-encountering-5-dangerous-animals/analise.dubner">handful of creatures</a>&nbsp;around the world (mostly in Australia) can take your life incredibly quickly. From fish to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/venomous-poisonous-snakes/ranker-science" target="_blank">snakes</a>, there&#39;s always something that will take you out just minutes after you realize&nbsp;there&#39;s something there at all. How fast can animal venom kill? That depends. Whether you can survive venomous animal attacks depends on how quickly you get care.&nbsp;

You might be wondering what the common symptoms are when you get stung or bitten by one of these creatures. It usually starts with numbness, then muscle paralysis, eventually followed by either respiratory failure or cardiac arrest. How long that takes <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/deadly-animals/jacob-shelton">depends on the creature</a>, but depending on your luck it could take as long as a few hours... or as little as five minutes. Curious what to expect from the most venomous&nbsp;creatures in the world? Note that these animals are not &#39;poisonous&#39;, but venomous. Poison only kills you if you eat it. Check out our list below so you can be prepared.

The Most Poisonous Animals In The World Ranked By How Quickly They Kill You

The 11 Most Venomous Animals In The World Ranked By How Quickly They Kill You

Costuming & Props

Everyone loves taking a peek <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/100-amazing-behind-the-scenes-photos-from-iconic-movies/jude-newsome">behind the curtain of filmmaking</a>. Behind-the-scenes photos of actors in costume hold&nbsp;infinite&nbsp;fascination&nbsp;because they peel back <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/people-replaced-by-cgi/ranker-film">the mystique surrounding major film productions</a>. After all, many of these characters occupy such a large place in&nbsp;public consciousness it’s almost impossible to consider that actors would rest&nbsp;in these famous get-ups. But the minute you see Gandalf the Grey put down his staff, open up his MacBook, and check his email, he&nbsp;becomes just as human as anyone else.These pictures contain&nbsp;just a small sample of thousands, but you can already see some of the most beloved characters from <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/villains-behind-the-scenes/ranker-film">horror icons</a> to shining heroes acting just like regular people. It puts the whole film production thing in perspective, but it also lets you appreciate what it means to be an actor in costume in-between takes.

Behind the Scenes Photos Of Actors Taking Breaks In Full Costume, In Front Of Everyone

Behind-The-Scenes Photos Of Actors Just Chillin' In Their Costumes

Frustrating video game moments&nbsp;can tarnish even the best entries. The original Halo&nbsp;is hailed as a <a href="http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2010/09/03/halo-a-modern-masterpiece/" target="_blank">masterpiece</a>, but many fans and critics ignore the painful inclusion of the Flood. Crash Bandicoot is being enjoyed my multiple generations of gamers, thanks to an HD-remastered collection, and it's being <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/games/crash_bandicoot_n_sane_trilogy/b/playstation4/archive/2017/06/29/aged-like-a-fine-orange-wine.aspx" target="_blank">praised</a> yet again. But rose-tinted glasses keep these players&nbsp;from realizing the fault lies in the game's construction, and not with their inability to successfully complete the Slippery Climb stage.These annoying problems&nbsp;don't just pertain to the odd incidents that leave gamers&nbsp;scratching their&nbsp;heads. There are full-on, infuriating, controller-throwing problems in some of the biggest and most revolutionary titles of all time. These terrible moments in critically-acclaimed games&nbsp;always stand&nbsp;out because the rest of the experience is so captivating.Escort missions, terrible level design, jumping sections, and resource mini-games all rear their ugly heads in even the&nbsp;most spectacular&nbsp;entries. Seeing as the developers take such care and precision when crafting&nbsp;their worlds, the inclusion of these sections is both baffling and inexcusable.&nbsp;

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Middle Ages

Even though sexual relations are considered different now than in the Middle Ages, people across time have always dealt with similar issues, just in different ways. For example, people have oft tried to figure out how to have intercourse without getting pregnant. People have the same concerns about performance or lack of experience. And people have been scared about&nbsp;the prospective sinfulness of their intimate lives for centuries. Literally. Regardless of geographic location or point in time, those actively engaged in intimate relations have also shouldered concerns about sexual health and prosperity.

Although <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/historical-theories-about-sex/carlycarano" target="_blank">society&#39;s perspective on sexuality</a> may have changed since the Middle Ages, some details of how people got down to business are surprisingly&nbsp;still relevant. Albeit, the reasoning may not be quite so similar. How people sexually interact may have changed <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/history-of-sex/cosmicboxer" target="_blank">throughout the centuries</a>, but fundamental principles still ring true: humans are drawn to the exploration of the body and the pleasures it may afford.

What Sex Was Like In Medieval Times

What Sex Was Like in Medieval Times

Strange True Stories

We've all had our fair share of wrong numbers. More often than not they're <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/funny-wrong-number-texts/ariel-kana" target="_blank">pretty harmless</a>. You tell the other person they made a mistake and then you go about your day. But sometimes, you get a phone call that sticks with you the rest of your life. The kind you can't explain. You know, the ones you can only describe as &quot;phone call creepypasta&quot; (or perhaps even &quot;cell phone creepypasta&quot;).Well, the good news is you're not alone. There are tons of people who got creepy phone calls. And chances are, theirs have been just as bad if not worse. Several Reddit users shared their tales of the creepiest phone calls they've ever had over the years. These are the phone calls that have kept people up at night for weeks or even years. Were they real people? Ghosts? Versions of people from a parallel dimension? We'll never know - but it sure is&nbsp;creepy to think about.&nbsp;

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