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The 1990s was the era of grunge, independent films, and the dawning of the world wide web, but what was it like at the grocery store? For generations, people have commented on the rising cost of groceries, but when factoring in inflation, some items are actually cheaper today than they were in the 1990s. Food prices in 1990 were often similar to today's prices - which one would hope for, since it wasn't all that long ago - though some items have actually come down in price in the past decades.Have you ever wondered, “How much was a loaf of bread in the 1990s?” How about the price of eggs? This list will break down 1990 food prices by listing the average price back then, the 1990 price factoring in inflation - using the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl?cost1=0.60&amp;year1=199001&amp;year2=202003">inflation calculator</a> - and today's cost for the same items.Vote up the grocery store items that you think have the best 2020 value and vote down any food that you'd rather go back in time to purchase.

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Ranking the plot twists that got us good. Warning: Spoilers ahead.

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Ranking the plot twists we didn't see coming. Warning: Spoilers ahead.

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Backstabbing is an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/lovers-who-betrayed-the-hero-movies/alex-kirschenbaum">essential form of cinematic conflict</a>. Presenting a cast of ostensibly trustworthy characters and having <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/shocking-movie-rat-reveals/thomas-west">one or more betray the others</a> will elicit gasps, screams, and tears from viewers. The more surprising and significant the betrayal, the bigger the reaction.Here are movie backstabs that fall into one or both of those categories. And - in case it's not clear - major spoilers are ahead!

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15 Of The Most Shocking Betrayals In Movie History, Ranked

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Though the U.S. is not even 250 years old, history textbooks already must omit a great deal. Here are in-depth looks at a few of the most fascinating and less flattering events and scenes that took place on American soil.

America's Forgotten History

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American history - relatively speaking, there's not that much of it, right? As far as the timeline of world civilizations goes, the United States is pretty young. Maybe that's why a lot of people really enjoy learning <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-american-eras/jacob-shelton">American history</a> in school. It's accessible, and the names and events are familiar.&nbsp;Well, that's what we thought, but then we looked at all the different questions (or answers, depending on how technical you want to get) about US history that appear on Jeopardy! and realized there's a whole lot more than what was in our textbooks. The number of things <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/jeopardy-questions-that-stumped-best-players/damon-davis">Jeopardy! questions</a> brought to light about the history of the US are truly remarkable.&nbsp;Here's a selection of questions about American history that have been asked on Jeopardy! that make all of those history tests we took in school look easy. What do you think?&nbsp;

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From the early inhabitants of the original 13 colonies, to the pioneers who moved West and South as America expanded, there was one common problem when it came to establishing new settlements: What would they name their city?Some US cities and towns were named after a founder, a nearby geological feature, or a place the settlers had come from, but <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-american-small-towns/noah-henry">others</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-american-town-names/laura-allan">had very unusual names.</a>And the city or town could end up being renamed, sometimes multiple times. Here are the stories about how some US cities got their original monikers, and the reason(s) why the name ended up being changed.

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Elvis Presley

To say Elvis Presley was a superstar is probably an understatement. After all, he was the King of Rock and Roll.&nbsp;Through the 1950s, 1960s, and up until his death in 1977, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-elvis-presley-facts/jon-skindzier">Elvis wowed audiences</a> and accumulated throngs of fans. The musician, actor, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/ranker-rundown-elvis/jtdesaulnier?page=2">and pop culture icon</a> was a heartthrob the likes of whom many modern observers may not understand. His <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.biography.com/musician/elvis-presley">passing in 1977</a> was devastating for millions of people around the world, but his legacy has endured.&nbsp;Proof of Elvis's longevity can be found in the continued <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-all-time-elvis-presley-songs">influence he's had on music</a>, but it's his fans who keep the singer's memory alive. People who met Elvis don't shy away from talking about the experience. Online forums, newspaper articles, blogs, and other media are rife with stories about meeting the King.We gathered accounts of what it was like to meet Elvis Presley. From kisses, to kindness, to keeping cool - here are some stories about meeting Elvis that make it clear why so many people did (and continue to) love him tender.&nbsp;

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David Bowie

You&#39;d think a man with so many alter egos would have, well, a pretty big ego. But when he wasn&#39;t Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, or the Thin White Duke, he was David Bowie - a man who by all accounts was gracious, kind, and generous, even when he didn&#39;t have to be. Of course, it&#39;s hard to separate the man from the myth, especially a myth of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/david-bowie-facts/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">Bowie proportions</a>. His fine attention to detail, musical innovation, and daring stage presence cemented him as&nbsp;the&nbsp;glam rock icon, and showed the world you should be proud to let your freak flag fly. Backstage, he had a biting wit and the same&nbsp;alluring charisma.

Over the course of his prolific, five-decade&nbsp;career, Bowie developed a large circle of famous friends and collaborators in the creative world. While an outpouring of tributes came from celebs and fans alike, the stories and memories below are from those who worked with him over the years. They give us a brief glimpse behind the curtain into the kind of guy he truly was, and make&nbsp;us all the more grateful that he graced this planet with his presence.

Vote up the items that make you want to steal time, just for one day, and spend it with&nbsp;Bowie.

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John Candy

From his early appearances on SCTV&nbsp;to his numerous movie roles during the 1980s and 1990s, John Candy was a standout on the small and big screens alike. The comedian had a knack for being funny, relatable, and maybe even a little bit lovable.

As a leading man in movies like&nbsp;The Great Outdoors, Uncle Buck, and&nbsp;Planes, Trains and Automobiles,&nbsp;Candy provided hours of comedic entertainment. Cameos and supporting roles in classics like&nbsp;National Lampoon&#39;s Vacation and&nbsp;Home Alone&nbsp;are also among his most enduring and endearing performances. Candy wasn&#39;t only a funny man; he also took on dramatic roles, like Dean Andrews Jr. in&nbsp;JFK. He was also an avid sports fan, animal lover, and a dedicated father and husband.&nbsp;

Candy&#39;s untimely death in 1994 shocked the world and resulted in the posthumous release of his last two movies,&nbsp;Canadian Bacon&nbsp;and&nbsp;Wagons East.&nbsp;Candy&#39;s death left a void, but his work continues to attest to his gift. There&#39;s a lot about Candy his fans never knew, things that continue to contribute to his legacy. Take a look at what we learned about Candy and vote up the facts that made you say &quot;Uncle... Buck!&quot;

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Everything you didn't know about the so-called leaders of the free world, from their favorite foods to their pets' names.

U.S. Presidents

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The death of a president is always a big deal, whether it is unexpected - such as John F. Kennedy&#39;s assassination - or predictable, like Ronald Reagan&#39;s death after suffering from Alzheimer&#39;s disease for ten years. While former presidents always get the full memorial Monty, the death of a sitting president can cause political upheaval as the successor takes the reigns. But just how many US presidents have died? Sure, you probably have a rough idea, but do you know the circumstances of their deaths and the legacy they left behind?&nbsp;

Looking to the past is crucial to understanding the present. And knowing how all the US presidents died - especially the ones that died in office - can shed some light on our current political situation. In total, 39 US presidents have passed on. Keep reading to learn about all the US president deaths that have happened since the inception of our country.

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Crime-related dramas on TV and in film often make even the most mysterious cases seem relatively easy to solve. After a few scenes depicting frustration and bewilderment, the expert CSI agent or forensic scientist suddenly makes a case-breaking discovery by analyzing a piece of hair, pulling together cellphone data, or having a witness crack under pressure. Often, the heroes of these stories overcome another corrupt entity within their division to ensure that justice is served as they save the day.&nbsp;While these dramas make for excellent and entertaining stories, they're often a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/how-forensic-science-actually-works/zack-howe">far cry from reality</a>. What happens when a killer leaves behind all his clothes at a crime scene, full of DNA, and experts still can't identify the perpetrator? Or when crooked law enforcement agents don't have anyone there to expose their evidence-meddling tactics? Or when a serial killer strikes a city, and no one finds out about it for years?&nbsp;Unlike the popular mystery-solving dramas in the entertainment industry, these true crime stories are a collection of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-history-moments/lauren-glen">eerie mysteries that remain unsolved</a> - despite the evidence and clues the murderers left behind.&nbsp;

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For generations, people have commented on the rising cost of groceries, but when factoring in inflation, some items are actually cheaper today than they were in the 1950s. Food prices in 1950 were measured in cents, but in 2020 those prices go up exponentially. That milkshake you'd be sharing with your sweetie would be almost two times as expensive thanks to what inflation did to milk prices.Have you ever wondered, “How much was a loaf of bread in the 1950s?” How about the price of eggs? This list will break down <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=umn.31951d023676548&amp;view=1up&amp;seq=19">1950 food prices</a> by listing the average price back then, the 1950 price factoring in inflation - using the US Bureau of Labor Statistics's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl?cost1=0.52&amp;year1=195001&amp;year2=202003">inflation calculator</a> - and today's cost for the same items.Vote up the grocery store items that you think have the best value now and vote down anything you'd rather travel back in time to purchase.

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Robin Williams

In August 2014, beloved actor and comedian Robin Williams took his own life at age 63, leaving behind few facts and no last words to explain why. In the aftermath, there was a lot of speculation, primarily in the media, that he had taken his life because of depression, controlled substances, and/or financial worries. But as the 2020 documentary&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Robins-Wish-Susan-Schneider-Williams/dp/B08FF65L26" target="_blank">Robin&#39;s Wish</a>&nbsp;details,&nbsp;Williams was suffering from a serious&nbsp;brain disease called Lewy body dementia (LBD).

The <a href="https://youtu.be/iNgVioW5IWo" target="_blank">documentary</a>, directed by Tylor Norwood,&nbsp;primarily covers the last year or so of Williams&#39;s life. Williams&#39;s wife Susan, his friends, and people he worked with describe how he struggled&nbsp;with his deteriorating physical and mental condition, and wondered why he was experiencing anxiety, hallucinations, and paranoia. Sadly, he never got the correct answers.

The <a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/" target="_blank">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline</a> is a hotline for individuals in crisis or those who want to help them. To speak with a certified listener, call 1-800-273-8255.

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Did you know there&#39;s a real-life Snow White? The real life stories and inspirations behind classic <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tragic-childhood-fairy-tale-stories/melissa-sartore?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">childhood fairy tales</a>, like <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/story-of-the-real-beauty-and-the-beast-couple/genevieve-carlton" target="_blank">the tragic and very real couple</a> who inspired Beauty and the Beast, are fascinating, if not a bit detrimental to childhood memories. After all, every story has an inspiration, or an origin, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarves is no exception.

Snow White&#39;s story was first made popular by the <a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/snow-white-real-look-back-life-story-countess-margarete-von-waldeck-701110" target="_blank">Brothers Grimm</a> in the early 1800s, and has been <a href="http://mentalfloss.com/article/29186/snow-white-not-just-fairy-tale" target="_blank">engrained</a> into pop culture with the advent of the adorable 1937 <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-movie-writers/reference" target="_blank">Disney movie version</a>. Although the tale seems far fetched &mdash; a beautiful girl is sent to be killed by her stepmother, and has to live among dwarves in the forest until she is poisoned, only to be rescued by a magical royal kiss &mdash; it was actually inspired by potentially one of two women, and the equally intricate and devastating lives they lived. The real Snow White story is farther from fiction than you&#39;d have ever guessed.

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The real Rapunzel wasn&#39;t just a beautiful woman locked in a tower &ndash; she was a literal saint. Or, at least one of the early inspirations for the folktale that would become Rapunzel was.&nbsp;The actual story is even darker than the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-moments-in-brothers-grimm-fairy-tales/melissa-sartore" target="_blank">Grimm Brothers version</a>, in which the prince seduces Rapunzel instead of saving her. Just like the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/real-life-inspiration-for-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarves/genevieve-carlton" target="_blank">true story behind Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs</a>, Disney had to change a&nbsp;lot&nbsp;in the Rapunzel story before turning it out as a children&#39;s film.

Saint Barbara was the daughter of a rich Roman merchant in the third century. Her own father locked her into a tower so that she wouldn&#39;t convert to Christianity, but Barbara found a way. She also resisted marriage, just like the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/saints-who-did-crazy-things-to-avoid-sexual-temptation/philgibbons" target="_blank">Christian saints who protected their virginity</a> with some extreme measures.&nbsp;But as a punishment for her faith, Barbara&#39;s pagan father grabbed her by the hair and beheaded her.

The links between Saint Barbara and Rapunzel go beyond both being locked in towers. Like Saint Barbara, Rapunzel was an independent woman who refused to listen to authority. But luckily for Rapunzel, she didn&#39;t suffer the same gruesome fate as the stories that were inspirations for Rapunzel.

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Fun facts, wild true stories, and cringey ego-driven tea-spilling from behind the scenes of some of history's most beloved and infamous comedy movies.

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Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python rose to prominence with their BBC sketch series Monty Python&rsquo;s Flying Circus, but it was their second feature film, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/monty-python-holy-grail-good-points/brenden-donnelly" target="_blank">Monty Python and the Holy Grail</a>, that cemented their reputation&nbsp;as comedy pioneers.

A <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/monty-python-holy-grail-accurate-details/alby-thompson" target="_blank">parody of Arthurian legend</a>, Holy Grail is still considered a classic more than&nbsp;40 years after its release. Though it went on to become a massive success, the film was made on a shoestring budget, and the experience of making it was notoriously grueling.

How 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' Was An Absolute Nightmare To Film

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Macarena

If you&#39;re older than 30, you probably remember one of the most ubiquitous pop songs and dance crazes of all time: the Macarena. If you&#39;re younger than 30, you probably have no clue what the Macarena is, since it evaporated from the zeitgeist about as quickly as it burst onto the scene.

For the Spanish pop group Los del Rio, the song was a life-changing one-hit wonder. Two middle-aged men who&#39;d been in the music business since the 1960s became worldwide pop stars. The song <a href="https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/6077132/hot-100-songs-longest-leading-no-1s" target="_blank">spent 14 weeks</a> at the top of the Billboard charts, which makes &quot;Macarena&quot;&nbsp;one of the longest reigning songs in history, behind only &quot;Despacito,&quot; &quot;One Sweet Day,&quot; and &quot;Old Town Road.&quot;

The rise and fall of the Macarena is an improbable story that encapsulates all that was wild and wonderful about the 1990s.

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The Real History Of The 'Macarena'

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You likely know the name Commodus as the bad guy from Gladiator, the Best Picture winner from 2000. Played as a pervy psychotic by <a href="http://www.ranker.com/review/joaquin-phoenix/1294213?q=Joaquin%20Phoenix" target="_blank">Joaquin Phoenix</a>, Emperor Commodus is portrayed as a man with insecurities motivating his actions. And while that may be an accurate, historical understanding of the emperor's persona, there's a lot more to Commodus’ biography than the made-up bits starring <a href="http://www.ranker.com/review/russell-crowe/1951181" target="_blank">Russell Crowe</a>.&nbsp;Who was Commodus? Believe it or not, the movie version of the Roman emperor was actually white-washed to cover up his degenerative insanity. Born into a world that prepared him to be a ruler, Commodus grew up believing some pretty fantastic things about himself. Sure, Commodus fought in the arena with&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/ancient-roman-gladiator-facts/aaron-edwards">ancient Roman gladiators</a>, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the atrocities Commodus inflicted on the people around him. If you were fascinated by the profoundly creepy emperor in Gladiator, you haven’t seen anything yet - read on to discover insane tales about Commodus.&nbsp;

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