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The world of science can be a weird and wonderful place. At the same time, it can often be <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/disturbing-science-facts/christina-chilin">downright disturbing</a> to learn more about how life works. For instance, was it necessary to know that oysters are alive and possibly spawning as we eat them? Or to know that microscopic mites are mating on our faces?These <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/disturbing-gross-facts-2021/elle-tharp">icky and creepy science facts</a> probably won't help you sleep better at night, but they will make you a little bit wiser to the world around you. And give you some good bits of trivia you can use to gross people out.Vote up the science facts that will creep you out all the way into 2023.

23 Science Facts That Creeped Us Out In 2022

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Elle Tharp

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That's Just Science

Weird History

Science has done a great deal to demystify the world. Things that would once have been ascribed to the supernatural or to gods have, thanks to the scientific method, been explained rationally (even if, all too often, some&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-widely-misunderstood-scientific-concepts/bruce-maisy">scientific concepts remain poorly understood</a>).Numerous <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/unsolved-ancient-mysteries-from-around-the-world/jeffrichard?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">ancient mysteries of the world</a> have been solved through experimentation - and there have been&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weirdest-scientific-experiments-that-received-funding/zack-howe">many strange and unusual examples of these</a>. However, while science has managed to discover some fascinating things about both earth and space, there are a number of surprisingly common things it has yet to fully understand.&nbsp;These aren't the “big think” mysteries like reconciling quantum physics and relativity, or understanding the fundamental nature of time itself. These are things you'd expect scientists to have a handle on - like how bicycles work, or why sand is soft. Vote up the concepts you were sure humans had figured out by now.

Ordinary Things Scientists Don't Actually Understand

Thomas West

Interesting

Prepare your psyche for some out-there space facts. Outer space can be considered an absolute horror show of unending blackness extraordinarily hostile to life. Simply put: there are a lot of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-things-astronauts-saw-in-space/johnandrewl" target="_blank">weird things about space</a>. If you&#39;re the sort of person who likes to be intrigued, all you have to do is look up at the night sky and think about <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/earth-size-comparison/sammy-leary" target="_blank">the size of the Earth compared to the rest of the galaxy</a>, or anything on this list full of high-octane nightmare fuel. Of all of the creepy things about space and the universe, these may be the most unsettling. Enjoy?

Creepy Facts About Outer Space You Can't Unlearn

Kellen Perry

Heretic, nonconformer, lunatic - these are just some of the names that scientists and open thinkers have been called throughout history.&nbsp;As a society, human beings have a hard time ushering in new discoveries, even when the science is plain to see. Novel and unknown things can be scary, so rather than accept these new truths, people shun those who discovered them.&nbsp;Medical marvels, facts about our universe, chemicals that are slowly killing us - they've all been ridiculed at the time, only to be <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/crazy-people-proven-right-all-along/will-morgan-1">appreciated years later</a>.&nbsp;So, when scientists and doctors push through the criticism and sometimes even physical threats, it shows how much they believe in their work. And today, we can read their stories and appreciate what they sacrificed for the greater good.&nbsp;

Historical Figures Who Were Initially Called Crazy But Were Right All Along

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People In History Who Were Ridiculed Before It WasThey Were Right

Emily Mast

Examining and celebrating the quirks and glory of human anatomy.

The Human Body

Debunking

Hopefully, it's not a surprise to learn that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-movies-get-wrong-about-medieval-warfare/jim-rowley">most movies and TV shows aren't 100% factually accurate</a>; they're stories designed to evoke an emotional response for maximum impact. Often, factual accuracy is a secondary concern, if it's a concern at all.&nbsp;This is especially true when it comes to the way movies and TV shows depict <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dumb-things-that-people-think-about-the-human-body/will-morgan-1">injuries</a>. Whether it's happening in a&nbsp;high-octane action thriller or a madcap comedy, movie and TV injuries are often nothing more than a temporary obstacle that gets in the main character's way before they inevitably emerge victorious.&nbsp;Ideally, everyone in the audience would understand this. But often, people who <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hospital-myths-from-movies-and-tv/tracey-graham">watch movies and TV develop misconceptions</a> about how injuries work. And in real life, that can be dangerous.&nbsp;Here are a handful of&nbsp;dumb things we just might believe about injuries thanks to movies and TV shows.

13 Dumb Things We Believe About Injuries Thanks To Movies

Jim Rowley

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After expanding into television, the MCU has tried its hand at shows that emphasize drama (WandaVision), coming-of-age stories (Ms. Marvel), and even darker psychological thrillers (Moon Knight), and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is a welcome respite as a lighthearted superhero action comedy.The long awaited show was the last series in the Phase 4 sequence of the uber-successful franchise. Starring Orphan Black's Tatiana Maslany, lawyer Jennifer Walters becomes She-Hulk after absorbing a bit of blood from her cousin - the one and only Bruce Banner.&nbsp;The series is filled with easter eggs, references, and guest spots from Marvel favorites including Wong, Daredevil, and Madisynn (with two Ns, one Y, but not where you think!) Benedict Wong steals the show as Wong in every scene he's in and when combined with Patty Guggenheim's Madisynn, they make a charming duo. MCU heavyweights Mark Ruffalo and Charlie Cox return to reprise their roles as Hulk and Daredevil, respectively.&nbsp;Who is your favorite She-Hulk character? Vote up the best characters in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and be sure to check back as we update this list for more additions. &nbsp;

The Best Characters in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

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Molly Gander

The Big Bang Theory

Fans and critics of The Big Bang Theory have taken to social media to share their scorching hot takes and unpopular opinions about the long-running <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/big-bang-theory-cringe-moments/damon-davis">CBS laffer</a> that would make even <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/sheldon-cooper-big-bang-theory-heartwarming-moments/damon-davis">Sheldon</a> wince. From their dark takes on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/bernadette-clapbacks-big-bang-theory/damon-davis">Bernadette</a> to their overall opinions about the sitcom, here are a few unpopular thoughts about the show people felt the need to share.&nbsp;

Scorching Hot Takes About 'The Big Bang Theory' That Are As Blistering As The Earth's Core

Damon Davis

As scientists continue to forge ahead, paving humanity's road to the future, so should you do your part by reading and voting on each of these lists.

They Blinded Us with Science

Entertainment

This list of the best scientist <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-all-biography-movies/reference" target="_blank">biopics</a> contains numerous highly-lauded films. Winner of four academy awards, A Beautiful Mind stars Russell Crowe as brilliant but troubled economist John Nash. A Nobel laureate, Nash suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, and his condition impacts his work, as well as his personal relationships. 

 
So what are the top scientist biopics? Hollywood seems to have a love affair with Stephen Hawking, the subject of several biopics on this list. Most recently, Hawking was portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything, a role that garnered him his first Academy Award.

 
Other notable scientists found on this list of the greatest scientist biopics include Marie Curie, Galileo, and Louis Pasteur. Vote up the best scientist biopics below, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comment section.

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The Best Movies About Real Scientists

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Scientist Biopics | List of Biographical Films About Scientists

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Human Body

Evolution is a complicated topic. What is evolution? Is evolution real? Is evolution proven? Is the theory of evolution just a theory? First of all, evolution is very real and there's a ton of proof. Second: It's a fact and a theory, but &quot;theory&quot; doesn't mean that scientists doubt its existence. &quot;Theory&quot; in this sense means &quot;well-substantiated explanation&quot; instead of &quot;opinion&quot; or &quot;guess.&quot;&nbsp;Studying <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-minds-of-all-time/walter-graves">Darwin</a> and evolution can be a daunting task and there is a lot of misinformation about the topic. If you're unclear on the particulars of evolution, there are a ton of broad facts about evolution that can help clear things up for you. After that, dive deep! It's a fascinating area to explore. Read on for some enlightening, highly evolved (and bite-sized) evolution facts!

Highly Evolved Facts About Evolution

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Up Close with Awesome Animals

Although you can probably name every type of pork dish you like to eat, or which recipes go much better with bacon, you probably aren't aware of the fact that pigs are actually incredibly intelligent animals.&nbsp;If you were looking for a group discussion on how great BBQ baby back pork ribs are, you've come to the wrong place. This list is chock full of fun facts about pigs, and all of their smelly, adorable, lesser-known attributes. These sweet little pink porkers are one of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/animals-with-the-most-unique-traits/ranker-science?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the coolest animals</a> around, and you'll see why they're often made the subject of movies and books.&nbsp;This <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/random-weird-facts/ashley-reign?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of fun facts</a> about pigs is sure to make you squeal with delight, but it's also designed to give you more information about pigs. Did you know that pigs are able to walk on two toes? Or that they have been soldiers?&nbsp;Pigs are highly engaging and interactive —&nbsp;some say that they're even smarter than children.

17 Fun Facts You Should Know About Pigs That'll Make You Appreciate Them Even More

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17 Fun Facts You Should Know About Pigs

Corey Barger

Stories, pics, trivia, and interesting tidbits about all creatures, great and small.

Enter the Animal Kingdom

You know how sometimes we tend to assume that most animals live the good life and spend all day hanging out in nature, mating at random, and laying around eating in the sun? Well, if you’ve ever been jealous of the furry, the feathered, or the many-legged, you might think again after getting a load of some of these sad animal facts from&nbsp;<a href="http://sadanimalfacts.com/" target="_blank">sadanimalfacts.com</a>&nbsp;Here we’ve gathered a collection of both weird animal facts and cool facts about animals that will make you realize that life isn't always roses, no matter what your species you come from.Despite the impression you might get from the multitude of adorable memes of cats and dogs that regularly flood the Internet, in some regards our animal pals kinda got the short end of the stick. Here you’ll learn random animal facts that will make your last pregnancy, set of braces, or abandonment issues look like child’s play. You’ll learn what sea creature is really the most heartless in the ocean and find out what breed of pooch was used as a nanny dog for centuries before being stereotyped by Hollywood.So the next time <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-you-wish-you-were-better-at/lauren-slocum?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">you wish you</a> could redecorate your house, take a look at what the average dwarf lemur is dealing with. Wish you weren’t so dependent on your significant other? We’ve got lady ferrets with a tale that’ll make you cry. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed with your own plight or are just out to learn some interesting animal facts, it's time to meet a group of creatures whose sad facts about animals will put things in perspective.

Weird Animal Facts That Will Make You Sad

Weird Animal Facts That Will Make You Sad | Cool Things About Animals

Ashley Reign

Lists about social, medical, scientific, and questionable experiments by humans on willing participants, unwitting victims, and even innocent animals.

Let's Just See What Happens

History

Nowadays, the ambitious and wild Biosphere&nbsp;2 experiment is only remembered&nbsp;as a footnote to the Pauly Shore film&nbsp;Bio-Dome, which is a shame. The Biosphere 2 project was ambitious, idealistic, and apocalyptic; it was some <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/funny-ig-nobel-prize-winners/rylee_en">pretty crazy science</a>&nbsp;wrought with drama, intrigue, cults, and billionaires. There&nbsp;are many&nbsp;wild Biosphere 2 stories as a testament to this fact. In short, its movie should have been a David Fincher thriller instead of a low-budget comedy.

The Biosphere 2 experiment was a closed&nbsp;artificial ecological system.&nbsp;It was three acres and five ecosystems - ocean, rainforest, desert, mangrove wetlands, and savannah grasslands - the world&#39;s largest formal experiment.&nbsp;The plan for Biosphere&nbsp;2&nbsp;was to test human interaction with the environment by sealing eight&nbsp;people in the closed Biosphere for two&nbsp;years, from September 26, 1991 to September 26, 1993. <a href="http://www.cabinetmagazine.org/issues/41/turner.php">Wearing outfits designed by Marilyn Monroe&#39;s former dressmaker</a>, the participants - called Bionauts&nbsp;- stepped into the&nbsp;closed ecosystem where they&nbsp;would be closely monitored by Mission Control. The whole project was undertaken&nbsp;in&nbsp;the hopes of proving biomes were sustainable environments that could potentially lead to Martian colonization.&nbsp;Read on to discover some crazy things you didn&#39;t know about Biosphere 2.

10 Insane Facts About Biosphere 2, The Largest Contained Experiment Ever

10 Insane Facts About Biosphere 2, The World's Largest Experiment

Andy Miller

Lists about the infinite expanses of space and time. Read up to open your mind so wide, it explodes.

Theories of the Universe

Black holes. Portals. Dark matter. Parallel worlds. Team Instinct. As common as these terms are today, we're sadly still no closer to knowing the true nature of the universe we live in. To make things worse, we may never reach that day.But in attempting to understand these concepts, we use two distinct sets of rules: Quantum Mechanics, which is the study of all things super-small (atoms, quarks, Ant-Man on occasion), and General Relativity, which is the study of larger things (people, planets, also Ant-Man).The issue? Two sets of rules don't exactly make it easy to explain the already mind-boggling terms listed above. For example, dark matter can be both infinitesimal and super-massive at the same time, so how can we possibly put something like this into perspective?That's where String Theory comes in.String theory is a hypothetical explanation that could potentially unify ALL MATTER in the known universe, big or small.Wouldn't that make things so much easier to understand?In theory, yes. But, like everything in our universe, the concepts presented within string theory are nearly-impossible for our feeble human minds to comprehend, and would undoubtedly only lead to more feelings of societal insignificance regarding our place in the cosmos, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-space-facts/kellen-perry">depression epidemics</a>, and a global blanket of general malaise about this whole “existence” thing.So, that said, below are the most fascinating ideas presented within String Theory. &nbsp;

Mind-Bending Facts About String Theory That Will Change The Way You Think

String Theory Facts & Ideas That Will Change The Way You Think

Jeff Richard

There are many factual inaccuracies when people talk about redheads. Stereotypes&nbsp;have been perpetuated about redheads throughout history: they are fiery and aggressive,&nbsp;they are unlucky, they are practitioners&nbsp;of witchcraft.&nbsp;Ultimately, they are unfounded&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/crazy-historical-myths-and-beliefs-about-redheads/erin-mccann" target="_blank">myths about people with red hair.</a>&nbsp;These myths have often ostracized people, but, more recently, some scientific misunderstandings have led to a more positive misunderstanding: the idea that red hair comes with <a href="https://nypost.com/2017/12/02/science-shows-redheads-have-genetic-superpowers/" target="_blank">&quot;genetic superpowers.&quot;</a>&nbsp;People with naturally auburn or ginger hair can boast certain characteristic distinctions, but according to scientific research, redheads can&#39;t exactly run out and join the X-Men.

While theirs&nbsp;is the rarest of all&nbsp;hair colors, redheads still&nbsp;make up a significant portion of the world&rsquo;s population, so let&#39;s take a minute to run through some ways being a redhead is more complex than simply having incarnadine hair. These are interesting notes, many of which have been oversimplified or misunderstood to create the impression that the color is tied to remarkable abilities.

*Editor&#39;s Note: We&#39;ve corrected a previous version of this article, which incorrectly claimed redheads have genetic superpowers. Read the updated version below.

No, Redheaded People Don't Have 'Genetic Superpowers'

No, Redheaded People Don't Have "Genetic Superpowers"

Nathan Gibson

These are the most dramatic, petty, savage, and entertaining rivalries since Cain & Abel.

Where's the Beef?

Feuds

Debate and disagreement have a hallowed place in the halls of scientific discovery - that's&nbsp;because they fuel it. However, they&nbsp;also have the tendency to create scientists who hate each other. Whether it stems from working too closely on the same project, having competing theories about a particular phenomenon, or just generally not liking each other as people, there's rich history of down, dirty, and dastardly&nbsp;feuds in the scientific community. From Galileo's battle with&nbsp;the Catholic Church to the race to sequence the human genome, innovation comes with its fair share of hiccups and bloodshed, like, for example, when competing paleontologists destroy significant dig sites just to sabotage one another. In short: plenty of scientists hated each other through history.&nbsp;This list documents some of the fiercest (and funniest) feuds in&nbsp;the history of science. Some of the scientists listed here literally couldn't be in the same room as each other, and fought bitterly until their deaths. Others found reconciliation and sometimes even (forced) peace. Read on to find out more about the hallowed history of hostility surrounding some of our most loved theories.

The Biggest Feuds in the History of Science

The 15 Biggest Feuds in the History of Science

Ryleigh Nucilli

If you&#39;ve ever wondered if there&#39;s a science behind what makes a scary movie scary, then we have good news for you. <a href="https://www.broadbandchoices.co.uk/features/science-of-scare" target="_blank">A UK study</a> from Broadband Choices applies a scientific approach to ranking&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-horror-films-ever-made?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">scariest movies of all time</a>. This in-depth study tracked the heart rates of 50 participants viewing&nbsp;over 120 hours of horror films in immersive 5.1 surround sound. The study showed that while a resting heart rate is 65 bpm, the scariest film caused an average heart rate of 86 bpm and a spike of 131 bpm.

The results of the study were surprising in some cases. Horror films ranging from gore fests to psychological thrillers were deemed to equally get hearts racing, while favorites like&nbsp;Friday the 13th and The Grudge didn&#39;t even crack the study&#39;s top 20 scariest films.

Below, we&#39;ll show you which films are scientifically shown to get your heart pumping, and you can decide which ones scared you the most.

The Scariest Movies Ever Made, According To Science

Patrick Thornton

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