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As counterintuitive as it may sound, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-horror-films-ever-made" target="_blank">horror movies</a> are good for you, or at least they can be for most. Obviously anyone with heart conditions shouldn't&nbsp;be lining up for an hour-and-a-half (give or take) of any adrenalin pumping, heart thumping, activity. But for your average viewer,&nbsp;thrill-seeker or not, a good horror flick affects your physical health in many positive ways.&nbsp;Furthermore, much evidence exists that points to why horror movies benefit&nbsp;your mental health, including rushes of serotonin and shifting your mind's perception. In ways most still don't understand, the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-violent-movies-of-all-time/orrin-grey?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most brutal movies</a> make well-adjusted audiences, who receive&nbsp;their cathartic and chemical release from horror's adrenaline-inducing properties.So at your next sleepover, suggest streaming one of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/pretty-good-horror-movies/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">Netflix's best horror movies</a>&nbsp;to your friends. When they begin to object, tell them how horror movies help you to lose weight and boost your immune system. How could you not sleep easy after that?

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Lists that dissect and analyze (and possibly ruin) some of the movies and TV you watched over and over and over and over when you were a kid.

Revisiting Childhood Favorites

Looking closer at the most bizarre, traumatizing, truly baffling '80s flicks that were allegedly made for children.

WTF '80s Movies for Kids

Re-Evaluation

There are plenty of deeply weird things about The Neverending Story, even on the surface. But do you remember how profoundly scary The Neverending Story actually was? If you go back and watch it as an adult, you’ll realize&nbsp;how messed up it really is on a fundamental, psychological&nbsp;level. It was released in that magical time during&nbsp;the 1980s when&nbsp;a lot of awesome things came out, but the PG rating was carelessly thrown around and children were casually exposed to dark topics and the stuff of nightmares.Lets face it, you only kind of remember the crazy stuff in The Neverending Story. The clearest thing in your mind is probably Falkor, and how badly you wanted your very own luckdragon. He was the big take away, the rest probably traumatized you so badly you blocked it out. It behooves us, then, to remember&nbsp;the things that make The Neverending Story disturbing.

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The Neverending Story Is Way More Messed Up Than You Remember

Ready for a real health hack that will give you results you've never dreamed possible? It's easy: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." (-Michael Pollan) Vote for your faves.

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It seems reasonable to assume that juice and a balanced&nbsp;diet combined with exercise is the best way to stay fit. However, there are quite a few reasons why&nbsp;it might be a good idea to take&nbsp;juice out of the equation. Even fresh-pressed juice, while better than store bought, has its&nbsp;downside. As it turns out, there are quite a few&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-juice-cleanses/casey-cavanagh" target="_blank">surprising&nbsp;facts about juice</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/crash-diet-horror-stories/jessica-lawshe" target="_blank">negative impacts</a>&nbsp;that&nbsp;it can have on your overall health.<a href="https://sma.org/southern-medical-journal/article/variation-in-fruit-juice-consumption-among-infants-and-toddlers-associations-with-wic-participation/" target="_blank">According to a survey</a>, one&nbsp;in three&nbsp;parents&nbsp;believe that&nbsp;juice is as healthy as actual fruit is, which is&nbsp;probably the most dangerous (or juicy) myth&nbsp;out there. People think the beverage is great for them, so they consume even more of it and serve it up in heaping glasses to their children. Like&nbsp;ice cream and cookies,&nbsp;it’s okay to indulge in&nbsp;on&nbsp;occasion,&nbsp;but it really shouldn't&nbsp;be a staple in your diet. When it comes to drinking juice (and pretty much everything else), remember to&nbsp;follow the golden rule: everything in moderation.

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Lists about the family, life, and tragic end of one of America's most popular and controversial figures, 35th President John F. Kennedy (1917-1963).

The Rise and Fall of Camelot

Who are those people who lived in the White House, making appearances and speeches and promises and mistakes? To understand them, you must get to know the spouses, children, and even siblings of U.S. Presidents, past and present. 

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The Kennedys are legendary;&nbsp;many consider them the American equivalent to a royal family. However, as glamorous as their dynasty may be, there are two sides to every coin, and, on the opposite side of “Camelot,” there are some seedy elements – the most prominent being the assassination of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/non-political-facts-about-john-f-kennedy/stephanroget" target="_blank">President John F. Kennedy</a> and all the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/jfk-conspiracy/mike-rothschild" target="_blank">conspiracy theories</a> surrounding it.Other aspects of the Kennedy&nbsp;dark side include&nbsp;tales of JFK's infidelity toward <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-jackie-kennedy/lyra-radford" target="_blank">Jackie O</a>, tragic accidents, excessive drinking, pay offs, and gambling addictions. Buried even deeper in the collection of Kennedy dark secrets&nbsp;are family members tucked away for mental disabilities, or shunned for religious differences, or ostracized for crime allegations.So much misfortune has befallen a&nbsp;seemingly charmed&nbsp;family, that the phrase&nbsp;“<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-kennedy-curse/mike-rothschild?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">The Kennedy Curse</a>” has become the&nbsp;common, simplified way to describe the scandal&nbsp;and tragedy that seem to follow not just the Kennedys, but their extended family as well. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Russia

When many Russians celebrate, they tend to do&nbsp;so with a vengeance &mdash; not that anyone could blame them after all that they had been through by the time May 9, 1945, rolled around. During WWII, many German atrocities were carried out in Russia, leaving&nbsp;the country&#39;s people overcome with grief&nbsp;after spending&nbsp;years being&nbsp;physically and mentally beaten down, literally starved by war and dictatorship, and &mdash; on top of it all &mdash; many were completely terrified of what may come next. Then it happened:&nbsp;Deep within&nbsp;the grips of war, depression, and&nbsp;hopelessness, Hitler&#39;s Germany finally surrendered and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/how-world-war-2-changed-the-world/kellen-perry" target="_blank">the whole world rejoiced</a>&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;especially Russia.

The Russians celebrated the end of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/world-war-2-pictures/mike-rothschild" target="_blank">WWII</a> so successfully that they somehow managed to completely run out of vodka. The&nbsp;country-wide party quickly turned into a nationwide hangover, followed by the sad realization that they were completely tapped out of the very product that their national budget relied&nbsp;upon. In a few parts of the world, it was simply May 9, 1945. For most, it will forever be known as a day of victory. For others, it was the day Russia threw a huge party and ran out of vodka.

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Lists about the first ladies who have reached America's highest status (for women) — being married to the President — from Martha Washington to Hillary Clinton to Melania Trump. 

FLOTUS: America's Mom

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The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis biography is one of the more impressive ones out there. It&rsquo;s a story of a woman who was well educated, hard working, and multi-lingual. A preserver of history, an accomplished equestrienne, a style icon, and a champion of the arts,&nbsp;Jackie Kennedy was a fascinating and impressive woman. She was a talented writer and photographer who eventually went on to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/jfk-jackie-wedding-small-details/pierce-nahigyan" target="_blank">marry John F. Kennedy</a>, mother four children, and succeed Mamie Eisenhower as First Lady of the United States.

She seamlessly wove her unique style and grace into and throughout the White House and charmed the American people. Even when she and the entire nation were still <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/jfk-conspiracy/mike-rothschild" target="_blank">grieving the loss of JFK</a>, she held her head up high and used her time to ensure her husband&rsquo;s legacy. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was quite the woman of steel &ndash; albeit draped in pearls and&nbsp;wrapped in class.&nbsp;

Things Most Folks Don't Know About Jackie Kennedy

13 Things Most Folks Don't Know About Jackie Kennedy

Lists about the things you can eat, pop, smoke, snort, and inject into your body to chase dat euphoria.

High Times

All the ways drugs have been used, abused, and influencing the world throughout history.

Historical Highs

Lists about the hippest lingo that has slipped through the lips of people all around the world and throughout history that will have you going "WTF m8?"

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Slang terms for <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/funny-vintage-cocaine-ads-from-the-70s-and-80s/chris-abraham" target="_blank">substances like&nbsp;coke </a>are usually pretty straightforward -&nbsp;snow, sleet, ice, etc. Anything white,&nbsp;really. However, marijuana slang names are as random as they are plentiful. Sure, sometimes they make sense -&nbsp;when referring to color&nbsp;or the effect they have - but there are some pretty weird slang terms out there that, seriously,&nbsp;only stoners could come up with. While they aren't&nbsp;exactly the word-smiths&nbsp;of today, coming up with slang like “a rock-bottom pirate,” to describe <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/crazy-drugs-from-history-and-around-the-world/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">the cringe-worthy combination</a> of nutmeg, alcohol, and opiates, certainly takes a certain level of drug-induced creativity.Old slang words for drugs, especially those from the 1920s&nbsp;through&nbsp;the 1960s, encompass&nbsp;a variety of barbiturates, bootleg liquor, and of course marijuana and cocaine. Collected here are just some of the many old drug slang words scattered throughout history.

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Many remember reading a story called &ldquo;The Green Ribbon&rdquo; as a kid. It was in a collection of children&#39;s horror stories titled&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Other-Scary-Stories-Reading/dp/0064440907?&amp;tag=rankercom-20" target="_blank">In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories</a>.&nbsp;Featuring the characters of &quot;Jenny and Alfred,&quot; it&nbsp;was written by Alvin Schwartz, the same mastermind behind the classic collection&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Scary-Stories-Tell-Alvin-Schwartz/dp/0060835206?&amp;tag=rankercom-20" target="_blank">Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark</a>.&nbsp;His version of the tale, however, was just that, a version. Like most of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepiest-urban-legends/dukeharten" target="_blank">scariest urban legends</a>, the story of the velvet ribbon is an old one that&rsquo;s been modified and handed down for ages. Sometimes, it has been a green ribbon;&nbsp;other times, it&rsquo;s been black;&nbsp;it&rsquo;s even been a red ribbon in a version or two. Regardless, it&rsquo;s always been maddening to the man who marries its wearer. &nbsp;

There are so many reasons why the velvet ribbon is scary, not least of which is that -&nbsp;like the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-nursery-rhymes/christopher-shultz" target="_blank">creepy nursery rhymes</a> that&nbsp;sometimes get told -&nbsp;this story is intended for children. In this eerie, memorable tale, a woman with a velvet ribbon around her neck will never take it off and is very mysterious about why. In the end, it&rsquo;s revealed that the ribbon is the only thing keeping her head attached to her body. When the ribbon is removed, her head comes flopping off, and sometimes, it&#39;s&nbsp;still talking from the floor in the moonlight. The tale is also incredibly spooky&nbsp;because of how consumed with removing the ribbon the husband becomes. It&#39;s a story of mania as well as the sometimes horrific consequences of the truth one seeks.

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Lists of bone-chilling lore and weird AF urban legends from your home state and your neighbors. Also some cities ;) .

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Some of the spookiest <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-scary-stories-from-texas/jenniferlennon" target="_blank">ghost stories from Texas</a> come straight out of San Antonio. Every nook and cranny of the world has their own little collection of ghost stories and creepy legends, and when you consider a state as big as Texas, it’s no wonder so many crazy supernatural tales come from just north of the border.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/scary-ghost-stories-from-austin-texas/lyra-radford?utm_expid=16418821-300.nxxosUKPRc-jijaZcm5P8Q.0" target="_blank">Austin</a> and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/ghost-stories-from-houston/lyra-radford?utm_expid=16418821-300.nxxosUKPRc-jijaZcm5P8Q.0&amp;utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Flistbuilder.rankeroffice.com%2Fdashboard" target="_blank">Houston</a> have quite a few terrifying legends, as does <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/ghost-stories-from-dallas/lyra-radford?utm_expid=16418821-300.nxxosUKPRc-jijaZcm5P8Q.0&amp;utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ranker.com%2Fprofile-of%2Flyra-radford" target="_blank">Dallas</a>, but there are scary tales from San Antonio that would give even seasoned ghost hunters the chills.The spirits of San Antonio are some of the strangest out there. Consider the dancing demon who woos pretty women out for a night on the town. Restless spirits are said to haunt the famed Alamo. And then there's La Llorona, the&nbsp;&quot;Weeping Woman,&quot; who lingers near the water. The creepiest San Antonio ghost stories offer a chilling glimpse into the history of this beautiful, and mysterious, city.

14 Chilling Ghost Stories From San Antonio, Texas

14 San Antonio Ghost Stories That Will Haunt Your Nightmares

Houston

While <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-scary-stories-from-texas/jenniferlennon" target="_blank">Texas ghost stories</a> abound, Houston ghosts specifically are an interesting and eclectic bunch, to say the least. The city has a little bit of everything going on, with its own collection of the angry dead beneath an old hospital and a battleship that somehow gained access to a crack in time and space. There’s even a&nbsp;bar with its very own night watchman, a ghostly hero named William!&nbsp;Sure, other cities in Texas have terrifying tales, like <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/ghost-stories-from-dallas/lyra-radford?utm_expid=16418821-300.nxxosUKPRc-jijaZcm5P8Q.0&amp;utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ranker.com%2Fprofile-of%2Flyra-radford" target="_blank">Dallas scary stories</a>. But Houston's creepy&nbsp;stories are a strange mix of chilling, amusing, and in some cases,&nbsp;heartbreaking. Some of the best tales are gathered right here, ready to prove that nothing beats a good old-fashioned ghost story from Haunted Houston.

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Scary stories in&nbsp;New York City are not limited to historically aggressive acts and outlandish rental rates. It appears that its nickname as &quot;the city that never sleeps&quot; also happens to apply&nbsp;to NYC&#39;s departed. New York-based ghosts can be found everywhere, from the tops of the city&#39;s most beautiful&nbsp;high-rise apartment buildings all the way to the depths of the soil that makes up its graveyards - or in some cases, its parks.

Considering the city&#39;s size, age, and extremely dense population, it should come as no surprise that New York City is considered to be one of the most <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-stories-from-salem-massachusetts/cristina-sanza">haunted cities</a> in the world.&nbsp;Steeped in a&nbsp;complex&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-central-park-stories/juliet-bennett-rylah">history and urban legends</a>&nbsp;and accompanied by&nbsp;streets lined with some of the finest architecture in the US, haunted New York attractions include spooky mansions, fancy bistros, hotels, taverns, parks, and even museums. Collected here are just some of the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-pennsylvania-stories-legends/isadora-teich">creepiest&nbsp;legends</a> and ghost stories that New York City has to offer.

14 Super Creepy Ghost Stories From New York City

The 14 Creepiest New York City Ghost Stories

Need to summon a spirit? Set up your Ouija board, light some candles, and follow these guides to get chatting with parties who have shuffled off this mortal coil and onto the next.

So You Want to Talk to Ghosts

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In all honesty, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-magic-and-occult-books/clare-de-lune" target="_blank">busting out spells</a> in hopes of resurrecting the dead sounds like an all around terrible idea. You may think that bringing a loved one back to life is an amazing idea, but you have no way of knowing what you’re really bringing back. <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-very-best-of-stephen-king" target="_blank">Pet Sematary</a>, anyone? Since the dawn of time people have wanted to learn how to bring back the dead. It’s a natural reaction to want those whom you’re mourning to come back, even if it's just for one last conversation. Because of this, there are myths and legends galore about all of those who have actually found ways to do just that.Witches and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/necromancy-facts/jen-jeffers">necromancers</a>&nbsp;have claimed to possess spells for reanimating the dead - but&nbsp;even in these stories&nbsp;the reunion is temporary. The spirit world is contacted for communication purposes only and then laid back to rest. There’s an arsenal of tactics that allegedly allow for a friendly little chit-chat with the dead. So, if you insist on giving it a try, collected here is a brief outline of the most popular ways to do it. Pretty much all these summoning processes require the cloak of darkness, a candle-lit atmosphere, and a relaxed and opened mindset for the conjurer. Good luck.

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Jack Parsons, founder of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and the father of rocket science, was an enigma of a man to say the least. Parsons lived a double life, one of science by day and dark magic&nbsp;by night, although he believed the two were one and&nbsp;the same. He conjured spirits and&nbsp;ancient&nbsp;deities, and he delved into sex magic. He believed he had no limits and could manifest energies just as real as the once-believed-impossible science he helped create.His known associates were eccentric and somewhat controversial. He was mentored by none other than cult leader and&nbsp;prince of darkness&nbsp;Aleister Crowley. Parsons even became a Priest for Crowley's&nbsp;order of Thelema. Parsons also became friends with Scientology founder <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/horrible-l-ron-hubbard-facts/lea-rose-emery" target="_blank">L. Ron Hubbard</a> and ended up&nbsp;contributing to much of Scientology's foundation – as he and Hubbard would discuss magic&nbsp;and philosophy for hours on end. As brilliant a scientist as he was, it wasn't&nbsp;long before his unorthodox personal life began to affect him professionally. Much like pet owners who begin to resemble their animals, this mad genius began to mirror his work – becoming&nbsp;highly explosive. In the end, he became too unpredictable to work with, and one of his experiments ended up&nbsp;leading to his death at just 37 years old.

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Atlanta

When thinking of Georgia, people may think of gorgeous landscapes and peaches, but there’s an undeniably horrific past full of bloody battles just beneath the surface of all its charms. Just like its neighboring state, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/south-carolina-creepy-stories-legends/isadora-teich">South Carolina</a>, Georgia has its own share of scary ghost stories.&nbsp;The spirits of Georgia&nbsp;are people from of all walks of life.&nbsp;They are victims of tragedy and&nbsp;brutality.&nbsp;From <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/plantation-ghost-stories/amber-fua">haunted plantations</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;creepy old&nbsp;theaters&nbsp;and quaint inns rich with history,&nbsp;Atlanta has some eerily breathtaking structures lining its streets. Surrounding&nbsp;many of them are the ghosts of the past who&nbsp;are still very much active.&nbsp;Collected here are some of the freakiest&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-georgia-stories-legends/isadora-teich">Georgia ghost stories</a> that are centered in the city of&nbsp;Atlanta, confirming its status as one of the spookiest cities in the United States.&nbsp;

12 Creepy Ghost Stories And Haunted Locations From Atlanta, Georgia

12 Atlanta Ghost Stories That'll Creep You Out

Massachusetts

Ghost stories from Massachusetts are as plentiful as they are creepy. Massachusetts is home to Salem, where mass hysteria infested the little town's population and inspired the horrific&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/salem-witch-trial-misconceptions/tamar-altebarmakian">Salem witch trials</a>. Many innocent men, women, and children lost their lives during this dark time - and that's just one of the many turbulent spans in the state's history. It's no wonder that creepy Massachusetts urban legends and stories tell tales of&nbsp;vengeful spirits.Massachusetts is also the home of the infamous Lizzie Borden, who was accused of hacking her parents to death with an ax. And then there's the Bridgewater Triangle, located in the country’s most haunted forest. With a history like this, it’s no wonder paranormal enthusiasts flock to the state in droves. This list explores some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-stories-from-salem-massachusetts/cristina-sanza">ghost stories</a> and shiver-inducing legends that have been chilling and intriguing people for hundreds of years.

12 Scary Stories And Urban Legends From Massachusetts

<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-scary-stories-from-texas/jenniferlennon" target="_blank">Ghost stories from&nbsp;Texas</a> will make your skin crawl, but those specifically from the city of Dallas will leave you paler than a full moon. Scary tales from Dallas are an eclectic ensemble, consisting of everything from jilted brides and workaholics&nbsp;to demonic goat men&nbsp;and even angry school girls. There is certainly a dark side to Dallas, and though it may have shaken its nickname of the &ldquo;<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/dallas-had-finally-shaken-the-nickname-city-of-hate/2016/07/09/2c7211f8-45f7-11e6-8856-f26de2537a9d_story.html" target="_blank">City of Hate</a>,&rdquo; it can&rsquo;t loosen its ties to the paranormal.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-hotel-stories/aaron-edwards" target="_blank">Haunted hotel&nbsp;stories</a>&nbsp;are pretty easy to come by, especially ones in Dallas. There is a&nbsp;fair share of tragic accidents, horrific crimes, and suicides. It&rsquo;s no wonder Dallas ghost tours do so well and&nbsp;Halloween is an incredibly busy time of year for the entire Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Collected here&nbsp;are some of the scariest Dallas ghost stories that have been passed around for generations - read them if you dare.&nbsp;

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15 Ghost Stories And Terrifying Tales From Dallas, TX

The 15 Creepiest Ghost Stories About Dallas

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What happens when you have stigmata can vary quite a bit from person to person, though the experience is almost always harrowing. &quot;Stigmata&quot;&nbsp;is a term used in the Christian faith to describe the experience of immense pain and sometimes actual wounds corresponding to those of Jesus Christ during his crucifixion. An individual suffering from <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/weird-ways-saints-tested-themselves/setareh-janda">stigmata</a> might bear one or more of the five holy wounds which include&nbsp;marks from the <a href="https://historydaily.org/the-incredible-saga-of-the-crown-of-thorns" target="_blank">crown of thorns</a> on the forehead, whipping marks, nail wounds at the hands and feet, and the mark of a spear through the side.

In addition to these wounds, however, stigmata signs can encompass many supernatural abilities that a person suddenly develops, abilities&nbsp;that are believed to be <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/incorruptible-saints-whose-bodies-never-decayed/lisa-a-flowers">gifted from God</a>. These gifts can include but are not limited to: angelic visions, the ability to converse with God, and the ability to heal others. While some symptoms are awesome, others are downright terrifying. Collected here are some signs you have stigmata, as well as frightening but inspiring stories of stigmata sufferers.

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South Dakota

Rich with history and littered with lore, ghost stories from&nbsp;South Dakota&nbsp;have risen from the oral traditions of the Lakota Sioux Indians who have inhabited much of the land for centuries. The majority of South Dakota urban legends evolved from <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-native-american-creatures/t-l-perez">weird&nbsp;Native American&nbsp;creatures</a> and stories. Historic landmarks, ancient burial mounds, and otherworldly forests pepper the state’s terrain.Much like <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/arizona-ghost-stories-urban-legends/aaron-edwards">urban myths from Arizona</a> and various other states, South Dakota’s lore and horrors includes fabled beasts, real-life murders, evil entities on the hunt for souls, and more ghosts than one could ever possibly catalog. There’s even an urban&nbsp;legend about the infamous Jesse James&nbsp;jumping over an ridiculously wide ravine while evading capture. From the impossible to the spine chilling, this list explores some of the myths and ghost stories that make up creepy South Dakota.

10 Ghost Stories And Scary Tales That Prove South Dakota Is The Creepiest State

South Dakota Urban Legends & Creepy Stories That Will Haunt You

The stars at night are big and bright. Everything's bigger. All your exes live there. It's America's second largest state!

Deep in the Heart of Texas

There's a weird thrill to hearing seriously spooky tales, like <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/real-child-ghost-stories-creepy/jacob-shelton">unsettling ghost stories about children</a>. While there are a ton of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-scary-stories-from-texas/jenniferlennon">creepy, scary stories about Texas</a>, the ones that originate from Austin are some of the best the west of the Mississippi River has to offer. There is certainly no shortage of haunted bars, restaurants, and hotels for paranormal enthusiasts to visit in the area. In fact, one of the most haunted places in Austin is the Driskill Hotel, and booking a room on the fourth floor will all but ensure a ghostly encounter.Austin has some terrifying tales, like the one about&nbsp;the shapeshifting witches who like to spend their nights feeding on the flesh of&nbsp;humans. Collected here are the scariest ghost stories that confirm it’s best to proceed with caution when exploring haunted Austin, especially at night.&nbsp;

12 Super Terrifying Ghost Tales From Austin, Texas

The 12 Creepiest Ghost Stories About Austin, Texas

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Dark Magic

Whether danger&nbsp;comes in the form of demons, witches, plagues, or spirits, people have always turned to all sorts of weird&nbsp;objects to <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/cursed-objects/jacob-shelton">ward off evil</a>. Every religion has its sacred objects, writings, prayers, and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/good-luck-charms-around-the-world/tracey-graham" target="_blank">lucky charms from around the world</a>. Every culture has its superstitions, including&nbsp;good luck charms and amulets to thwart everything from daily misfortune and illness to demons and witches.

It seems that as long as people have been blaming&nbsp;unseen <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/real-life-voodoo-curses/lyra-radford">evil forces</a> for all the awful things in this world, they have also been crediting <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-magic-and-occult-books/clare-de-lune">magical objects</a> with protecting them from evil. Collected here are various talismans&nbsp;and strange objects that protect you from curses, hauntings, and various forms of evil. &nbsp;

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12 Bizarre Things People Have Used To Ward Against Evil

Connecticut

As one of the oldest established states, Connecticut certainly&nbsp;comes with no shortage in&nbsp;history or ghost stories. Given the state&#39;s lengthy history, some tales span as far back as the 16th century, longer than many other states&#39; lifetimes. Despite its smaller size, Connecticut hosts a variety of supernatural phenomena that contrasts its reputation as a wealthy, distinguished place. Connecticut urban legends include ghosts, UFOs, fairy folk, curses, mutated freaks, and demon dolls. A state <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/notable-people-who-died-in-connecticut/reference" target="_blank">famous for&nbsp;many deaths</a> as well, Connecticut possesses no shortage of grim content to curdle your blood and raise the hairs on your skin.

The Constitution State&nbsp;hosts&nbsp;an entire collection of cursed and haunted objects at&nbsp;the famous <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-warrens-occult-museum-monroe-connecticut" target="_blank">Occult Museum</a>, established by demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. Some ghost stories from Connecticut have inspired books and horror films, like The&nbsp;Haunting in Connecticut,&nbsp;based on the real-life haunting of the <a href="https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/I-Aint-Afraid-of-No-Ghost.html" target="_blank">Snedeker family</a>. This list explores some common legends and ghost stories passed around in creepy Connecticut. So, before you make your way to this East Coast state, know that this was your warning.

11 Ghost Stories And Urban Legends From Connecticut

Connecticut Urban Legends & Ghost Stories That Will Haunt You

Satan

Whether at organized Satanic centers or simply around some of the old ruins used as Satanic sites around the world, belief in and worship of the fallen angel Lucifer doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Despite the controversial nature of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/satanism-facts-and-trivia/will-gish">dark religion</a> and the evil acts its rituals supposedly demand followers perform, there are apparently still many people who enthusiastically pledge their allegiance to Satan, or so these rumors would have you believe.Cynical after decades of wrongful accusations and a disturbing&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/satanic-symbols-in-public/jacob-shelton">willingness to find evil</a> in even the most innocent places, today most people roll their eyes at the mere mention of devil worship or Satanic hot spots.If the greatest <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/satanic-conspiracy-theories-behind-historic-world-events/jacob-shelton">trick of the devil</a> is to convince you that he doesn’t exist, the overreactions of the past have certainly paved his way. When faced with <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-unsolved-mysteries-satanic-ritual/jacob-shelton">ritualistic murders</a> in places with connections&nbsp;to Satanism, the&nbsp;first reaction of authorities is often&nbsp;to deny any involvement with devil worship. No one wants a repeat of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/crazy-80s-satan-panic/jacob-shelton">Satanic panic</a> of the 1980s, so it’s best to pretend that Satanic places don’t exist. But do they?Whether supposedly home to black magic rituals, connected to demonic possession, or the site of ritual murders, collected here are some of the most Satanic cities across the world. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Locations Around The World That Are Allegedly Hotbeds Of Satanic Activity

12 Places That Have Allegedly Been Hotbeds Of Satanic Activities

Philippines

When thinking of spine-tingling monsters, many might think of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-japanese-urban-legends/jenniferlennon?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Japanese horror stories</a> or <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-korean-urban-legends/aaron-edwards">Korean urban legends</a>. You may be surprised to find that the Philippines has its fair share of mythic creatures that are as bizarre as they are mortifying.&nbsp;Pranksters, witches, and deathbed stalkers have&nbsp;a place&nbsp;in the line-up of scary creatures prowling around the Southeast Asian country.&nbsp;

In general, many&nbsp;myths have some kernel of truth to them, like&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/weirdest-creation-myths/laura-allan">unusual creation&nbsp;stories</a> that explain&nbsp;documented tragedies&nbsp;or natural disasters. However,&nbsp;that&#39;s not the case with the urban myths of the Philippines - these tales are woven with the sole&nbsp;intent&nbsp;of striking fear into people. Compiled in this list are legends of mythical Philippine&nbsp;creatures that will have you checking over your shoulder as you read.&nbsp;

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Terrifying Monsters And Urban Legends From The Philippines

13 Terrifying Monsters From Philippines Folklore

Entertainment

The Jason Blum business model, as put to use with&nbsp;his production company Blumhouse, has not only taken Hollywood by surprise,&nbsp;it’s giving studios a run for their money (literally). But how does Blumhouse work? How is it possible to <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/movies-produced-by-jason-blum-producer/reference">create films that look so good</a> but cost so little? Well, Jason Blum will be the first to tell you to cut&nbsp;out indulgent nonsense like exquisitely catered meals, trailers, overpriced&nbsp;cast and crew, and big flashy effects, all of which are unnecessary if you’ve got a good story and talented director and cast.Having a great concept and strong script means your project has a solid skeleton. From there,&nbsp;cut out the fat and&nbsp;focus on the meat of the story and muscle of production&nbsp;so you can make an&nbsp;inexpensive, but very good, film. Jason Blum and company have&nbsp;perfected this process, and spun <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-horror-films-ever-made">masterful webs of horror</a> throughout Blumhouse Production's history. This list discusses some of the reasons Blumhouse is the smartest production company in Hollywood.

11 Reasons Why Blumhouse Is The Smartest Production Company In Hollywood

11 Reasons Blumhouse Is The Smartest Production Company In Hollywood

Colorado

While there are <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepiest-urban-legends/dukeharten" target="_blank">creepy urban legends all over the world</a>, Colorado&#39;s ghost stories and myths&nbsp;hold a legendary status, thanks to Stephen King. The Centennial State is home to the Stanley Hotel, where King found inspiration for his novel,&nbsp;The Shining. Colorado&nbsp;also harbors legends about skinwalkers, phantom automobiles, and even a gateway to hell just outside of the crumbled ruins of a haunted mansion.&nbsp;

Many spine-chilling ghost stories&nbsp;emerged from the haunting of the Lee property, which&nbsp;is one of the most famous hauntings in America. There is also an abundance of local lore surrounding the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-highway-ghost-stories/sola-irena" target="_blank">infamous Highway 666</a>. This list is a collection of some of the most <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/internet-urban-legends/sonja-ska?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous urban legends</a> and ghost stories circulating throughout creepy Colorado.

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10 Creepy Stories And Urban Legends From Colorado

Created by American science fiction novelist L. Ron Hubbard in 1954, often called a cult, Scientology is one of the most fascinating and controversial religions of the modern age.

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Leaving Scientology is apparently no easy task. Some&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-ex-scientologists/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">people who left Scientology</a>&nbsp;claim they underwent months of interrogation while being locked up&nbsp;and had to sign gag orders. Others say&nbsp;they performed a great Scientology escape -&nbsp;whether it be slipping out the front gate, evading security guards, or even taking a legal sneak attack approach.&nbsp;The church&nbsp;has allegedly harassed former members by planting&nbsp;spies in their&nbsp;neighborhoods, launching&nbsp;smear campaigns against them, and intimidating&nbsp;them.Escaping Scientology doesn't&nbsp;just mean&nbsp;getting out of a compound. Former members claim it means&nbsp;being disconnected from family, overcoming&nbsp;slander and harassment from church officials, and starting a new&nbsp;life with no real foundation. It's a harrowing journey many of us will never understand.

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11 Harrowing Stories Of People Who Escaped Scientology

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Lists about the fascinating, often brutal customs and rituals about the legendary Norse seafarers.

A Viking's Life for Me

Ancient History

There were some pretty unusual Viking rituals practiced from the late 8th century into the late 11th century. It’s no secret that Vikings were fierce warriors with a reputation for raiding nations and brutalizing their inhabitants. These intense, seafaring Scandinavians would slaughter dozens and perform some pretty severe ritualistic executions. What’s known is that the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/historians-answer-viking-questions/alby-thompson" target="_blank">Viking age</a> is littered with some extreme rituals from the Norse religion but also a few oddball traditions that Vikings practiced exclusively.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; These ruthless pirates had a softer side and a superstitious side as well. They believed in omens and used good luck charms. The same Norse Paganism that instilled their sacrificial practices also taught them to respect the land. They were productive farmers and enjoyed activities such as skiing and crafting. Women were highly respected&nbsp;and wielded a great deal of power within their society, which was rare for the time. They lived in a well-ordered democratic society&nbsp;that just happened to partake in terrifying Norse rituals from time to time.&nbsp;

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Unspeakable Times

Saddam Hussein was the infamous President of Iraq from 1979 to 2003 until US military apprehended him. In 2006, he faced trial for crimes against humanity and was sentenced to death. Hussein&rsquo;s eldest son, Uday Hussein, reportedly had a falling out with his father, despite Uday&rsquo;s position as successor to the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-dictators/reference" target="_blank">Hussein regime</a>. The eldest son was internationally known for his unstable personality and numerous criminal allegations - which included assaults against women, the use of archaic forms of punishment, and fatal attacks on family members and enemies alike. Uday and his brother Qusay died in 2003 when special operations Task Force 20, in conjunction with the US Army, besieged a hideout in Mosul, Iraq.

The 2011 drama The Devil&rsquo;s Double presents <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-based-on-true-stories/ranker-film" target="_blank">an adaptation</a> of Latif Yahia&rsquo;s 1994 true crime novel of the same name. Yahia, a former classmate of Uday, describes how he was enlisted to function as Uday&rsquo;s body double - a dangerous position that required he make public appearances as Uday. Although some journalists reject the former soldier&rsquo;s claim, Yahia went on to publish several more texts about his experiences in Hussein-ruled Iraq. Uday is portrayed as a blood-thirsty tyrant with no regard for human life - and as a man and ruler whom the people of Iraq greatly feared. The accounts also detail how Uday was <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/bizarre-obsessions-of-dangerous-dictators/mike-rothschild" target="_blank">fixated on his appearance</a>, a behavior which caused the public to view him as both dangerous and eccentric.&nbsp; 
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