Easy and clever ways to cut corners for a more enriching life experience.

Tips, Tricks, and Hacks

Hacks

Life doesn't come with an instruction book, and yet some people seem to have it all figured it out. Luckily, they're willing to share their expertise with the rest of us. This collection of life pro tips and tricks covers everything from boiling water to helping your parents program the dadgum DVR. Do you know how to use marjoram? How about how to remove Sharpie from a dry erase board? Some of these great life hacks seem intuitive, but they're not always the first solutions to come to mind when problems arise. Others are so simple and obvious that, well gosh, why didn't I think of that? Vote up the most useful LPTs, and be sure to visit the <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/top/">LifeProTips</a> subreddit for more genius ideas to make your life run more smoothly.

99 Life Pro Tips That Will Change How You Do Everything

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Best Life Pro Tips | List of Helpful Life Hacks

Robert Wabash

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Trader Joe&#39;s, aside from being a brand that gives you the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-bang-for-your-buck-brands/werner-brandes">most bang for your buck</a>, is a magical grocery store-land filled with delicious treats, both well known and hidden. The privately held chain was <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/companies-founded-in-1958/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">founded in 1958</a> and hasn&#39;t stopped creating incredible specialty products since. Everyone has their favorite Trader Joe&#39;s items, but which of their products are the absolute best?

From Cookie Butter to Charles Shaw, Trader Joe&#39;s doesn&#39;t disappoint. While you probably don&#39;t buy your produce here, TJ&#39;s is the go to stop for fun, though probably not essential, grocery items. Their sweet treats, frozen meals, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-trader-joes-salads/ranker-food" target="_blank">salads</a>, and unique snacks will spice up your life and satisfy almost any craving.

What are the must have products from Trader Joe&#39;s? Cast your votes below, and add any essential Trader Joes original products (i.e. no Clif Bars, even though you can buy them there) that you can&#39;t live without that aren&#39;t already on the list. Items should be under the labels Trader Joe, Trader Jose&#39;s, Trader Giotto, Trader Joe-San, Trader Ming, etc.

The Tastiest Trader Joe's Products

Product

Best Trader Joe's Products | List of Favorite Trader Joes Items

Amy Boal

Fun and very interesting lists about slang, vocabulary, language, spelling, and even punctuation.

Words, Words, Words

Language

What's an eggcorn and why would an eggcorn database or eggcorn list exist at all? Well, the English language is tricky and full of words and phrases that are easily mispronounced or misspelled. Heck, just about any language is tricky and full of nuance. There's a great video of Stephen Fry talking about language being an evolving thing, and that more pedantic folks shouldn't be so hard up to correct people. Many agree, but this list of eggcorns is something fun to think about!Okay, so what is an eggcorn? I's a phrase or a word that, through misspelling, mispronunciation, or a simple misunderstanding of its meaning, has been changed to an incorrect phrase. In fact, the word eggcorn is itself an eggcorn: the linguist who coined the term chose that word after speaking with someone who said &quot;eggcorn&quot; instead of &quot;acorn.&quot;&nbsp;So, we thought it'd be fun for linguaphiles to look at and rank the trickiest and most confusing eggcorns that sometimes trip up even the most avid grammar and language lovers. Some of these mistakes are just straight up wrong and get the meaning mixed up. Some are honest mistakes that most people rarely challenge. Some, interestingly, are phrases that, when you really think about it, still hold the spirit of the original meaning. 'The point is, this is all in good fun. Haters to the left! Let's enjoy the linguistic mistakes, poetry, and nightmares of eggcorns together.

The Trickiest Eggcorns In The English Language

General

Eggcorn List | Commonly Misspelled Words and Phrases

Logan Rapp

The most beautiful, stunning, unforgettable cities, beaches, and attractions at the world that should be at the very top of your Must-See list.

Dream Destinations

Planet Earth is BIG! Get out there, take a look, and experience what cities and people all over the world have to offer.

Around the World

Travel

Which country is the best to travel to? The options are endless and vary from person to person. Do you prefer to experience great nightlife in the hottest cities, or would you rather explore lush landscapes and the wonders of nature? Help travelers determine which nation is the greatest vacation destination by voting on this list. From American sites to the richly historic landscapes of Europe and Asia, the world is full of great countries to visit and explore.The European nations have been popular travel destinations for decades. With rich culture, delicious cuisines, and some of the world's greatest museums, France, Germany and Spain are places that everyone should experience. Russia is the largest country in the world and offers exciting opportunities for every traveler. The Kremlin in Moscow is one of the most interesting sites that visitors could hope to take in.Thrifty travelers have more options than ever in 2015. South Korea is becoming an affordable vacation destination for sportsmen and adventure lovers. The Asian nation offers challenging hikes, green golf courses and ocean waters for fishing. Mexico has beautiful all-inclusive resorts that provide vacationers beach front views for a bargain.What country is your favorite to travel to? Vote on this list and share your favorite travel destinations in the comments section.

Austria

The Best Countries to Travel To

Country

Best Country to Travel To | List of Top Countries to Visit

Ranker Travel

Culture

Bathroom time is a sacred part of the day. If you're like most people, there are few things better than a long, hot shower at the end of the day or answering the call of nature. But since you probably haven't brushed up on your <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-bathroom-habits/elise" target="_blank">bathroom habits</a> since you were a small child, you might not know the myriad things&nbsp;you may actually be doing wrong in there.It's no biggie, but some of the things you may be accustomed to doing&nbsp;- using a hard bristle toothbrush, sharing your roommate's hairbrush and nail clippers, shaving with a multi-blade razor - can actually be dangerous.&nbsp;The bathroom mistakes on this list are super common, so don't feel bad if you're making any of these hygiene or shower mistakes, but do think about changing your habits.Use this list to help you take the perfect shower or bath and to make sure you never have <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-covered-in-poop/lauren-slocum" target="_blank">poop particles on your toothbrush</a> ever again.

Bathroom Habits You've Been Doing Wrong Your Whole Life

18 Bathroom Habits You've Been Doing Wrong Your Whole Life

Elise Hennigan

Lists about novelists, poets, short story authors, journalists, essayists, and playwrights, from simple rankings to fun facts about the men and women behind the pens.

People Who Write

Lists about the best (and worst) films, TV series, novels, characters, etc. in every sci-fi genre.

The Worlds of Science Fiction

Sci-Fi

The best science-fiction writers are among some of the most creative writers ever. Instead of only making up a story, they make up entire universes, time dimensions, alien technologies - it&#39;s really incredible. Truth be told, some are more successful than others - it is really easy to write bad scifi. But those who can actually pull the genre off are right here on this list of the top science-fiction authors. These are the best science-fiction authors of all time, ranked by readers and fans.

This list include some highly recognizable and classic names, like Isaac Asimov and George Orwell, along with some contemporary science-fiction writers who are just beginning to make their mark on the genre. This list of the best sci-fi authors includes some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-horror-novelists">best horror writers</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-fantasy-authors">best fantasy authors</a>, but since the genres elements all go together nicely, it&#39;s to be expected. Fans of science-fiction know that there is always some overlap. All of the famous sci fi authors on this list have one thing in common: they&#39;ve written fantastic, horrifying, mystical works of science-fiction for fans to enjoy for years to come. Vote for your favorite sci-fi authors here.

Listed among the best science-fiction authors are some of the most well-known, popular sci-di authors ever, including a few that may not always show up on a &#39;best of&#39; list. Disagree with a choice? Vote it down. The aforementioned (brilliant) writers are responsible for some of the best science-fiction novels and series of all time - but other sci-fi writers like Ray Bradbury (Fahrenheit 451), Mary Shelley (Frankenstein), Robert Louis Stevenson (The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde), and Aldous Huxley (Brave New World) are excellent sci-fi writers as well. All of these authors, in my opinion, deserve a place of honor on this list.

Hopefully, this list will grow and become totally comprehensive. Readers who are new to sci-fi can use it as a great guide to find new science fiction authors and books.

Larry Niven

The Best Science-Fiction Authors

Writer

The Best Science-Fiction Authors | List of the Greatest Sci-Fi Writers

Ranker Community

Fails

Being the center of attention can often bring out the worst in people and weddings just make it all worse. Here are some examples of people have lost their minds on the way to the altar. You can find more posts like this at <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/weddingshaming" target="_blank">r/weddingshaming</a>. Be sure to vote up your favorites.

24 Wedding Facepalms That Are Enough To Make Us Elope

Mark Rennie

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Not all American tourists are bad. Repeat:&nbsp;not all American tourists are bad.

Many times, what&#39;s&nbsp;seen as insulting or questionable behavior is the result of culture shock or simple ignorance. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/whoa-country-facts/pierce-nahigyan" target="_blank">Exploring new areas</a>, meeting new people, and taking in new experiences can be overwhelming, and Americans, like tourists from around the world, may react poorly.&nbsp;

Americans traveling abroad do have a bit of a reputation, however. <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ot15ym/non_americans_of_reddit_what_is_the_weirdest" target="_blank">Redditors offered up</a>&nbsp;examples of why that might be the case. Americans not only <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-americans-say-to-non-americans/melissa-sartore" target="_blank">say some weird things</a> to non-Americans, but they also behave in some questionable ways.

Are these things problematic? Sometimes. Insensitive?&nbsp;Often. Offensive? Unfortunately.&nbsp;On the whole, the behaviors of Americans overseas may make you laugh, sigh, or want to cry. Vote up the ones that are shocking enough they might just force you to do all three.

30+ Questionable Things Americans Have Done While Visiting Other Countries

Melissa Sartore

Pets

Pet owners swear their fur babies are&nbsp;the smartest in the world, but sometimes that&#39;s actually true.&nbsp;Here are the most wholesome stories of pets being smarter than expected.&nbsp;

All posts courtesy of this <a href="https://twitter.com/wholesomememe/status/1469508904019279874?s=21" target="_blank">Tweet</a>.&nbsp;

Pet Owners Are Sharing The Most Intelligent Things Their Pets Have Ever Done

M. Garcia

Lists for fans who have already read every book, seen every movie, and then read / watched each of them all several more times.

Going Deep in Harry Potter

The Wizarding World

Harry Potter&nbsp;is a widely celebrated book series turned movie franchise. However, the transfer to the big screen has meant fan-favorite moments from the series have been cut. Vote up the moments in the books that should&#39;ve been in the series!

20 Legendary Moments In The Harry Potter Books That Should Have Been In The Movies

Joshua Rhee

Funny things made by creative people who had silly ideas and seized their diems.

Clever Clever Things

Sweet, creative, and hilarious notes and artwork that only kids could dream up.

From the Minds of Babes

Pop Culture

Kids these days: can't live with 'em, can't teach 'em anything because the Internet shows them that they can be a smartass instead of submitting real quiz answers. Tests were once about studying, knowing the most, reveling in the honest hard work of memorizing the basics of being a person in American society. Getting stuff wrong meant feeling SHAME. But these days all kids care about is submitting creative test answers that will make their Gen Y teachers laugh, making sure everyone is having a &quot;good time.&quot;&nbsp;Back in the day, each and every one of these damn kids would have been slapped on the wrist for writing down sassy words and drawing goofy pictures instead of, you know, actually finishing their tests. From hilarious teacher reviews to funny kids test answers that make you wish you were that clever when you were little, these are the best and funniest test answers provided by clever children who didn't care about their grades as much as they did about getting a laugh.&nbsp;Sometimes, their grades reflected their lack of effort - but unfortunately, a lot of the time, you can see that the teacher actually kind of appreciated a kid giving a smartass test answer, even if it wasted everyone's time. What is the lesson here? Nothing matters as long as you are kind of funny and can answer any test questions you are handed no matter how little you know about the correct answer.No matter where the world is going (downhill) with all this, these are the funniest kids' test answers that&nbsp;are sure to make you smile.&nbsp;

Hilarious Test Answers From Kids

Funny Test Answers | 50+ Kids Quiz Responses That Went Viral

Entitled humans are the backbone of the internet. Without&nbsp;people who think they are above everyone&nbsp;else, who would we turn to? Who would we laugh at? Who would&nbsp;post passionate rants about nothing that we would share with our friends? Check out r/<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/EntitledBitch/" target="_blank">EntitledB*tch</a> for a strong dose of entitlement. Vote up the posts that are clearly better than all other posts... ever.

22 Times Entitled People Acted Out And Took It A Little Too Far

Colin  Morabito

Lifestyle

They didn&#39;t even get past the talking stage, tho...

All posts courtesy of r/<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/iamverysmart/" target="_blank">iamverysmart</a>.

32 Cringeworthy Dating Profiles That Took Themselves Way Too Seriously

Alyssa Mariano

Shocking Behavior

Read this if you need a reason to stay single.

All posts courtesy of r/<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ChoosingBeggars/" target="_blank">ChoosingBeggars</a>.

15 Painfully Entitled Partners That Showed A Ton Of Red Flags

Relationships can be complicated. Even the best relationship filled with love and trust can be trying at times. But what happens when one partner is purposefully attempting to trick another? Or perhaps something even more dubious?

Over on <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/comments/qjv4es/my_22f_boyfriend_25m_is_hiding_all_my_stuff_and_i/" target="_blank">Reddit</a>, user u/<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/relationships/comments/35qlo3/update_my_22f_boyfriend_25m_is_hiding_all_my/" target="_blank">mymindisinborabora</a> reaching out to the r/<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/relationships/" target="_blank">relationship</a> community to get feedback on her boyfriend, who she suspected was hiding her belongings. And what she discovered was far more sinister than a mere prank.&nbsp;

Here&#39;s what happened:

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(Note: This story has been edited due to length. For the full story, <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/comments/qjv4es/my_22f_boyfriend_25m_is_hiding_all_my_stuff_and_i/" target="_blank">please click here</a>.)

Internet Strangers Become Heroes When They Save A Woman From Her Gaslighting Jerk Of A Boyfriend

Damon Davis

Dating

Dating and relationships are difficult under the best of circumstances, and the best circumstances are pretty rare. As the posts below prove, that is doubly true for women trying to navigate the romantic world. Collected from the subreddit r/<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/FemaleDatingStrategy/" target="_blank">FemaleDatingStrategy</a>, check out the worst examples of what can happen in the dating world.

28 Women Share Proof Of How Cringeworthy Dating And Relationships Can Be

Anthony Barstow

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Lists about films and TV shows told by the visuals-intensive medium that allows storytellers to weave fantastical legends told by unforgettable characters.

Animation Mania

Animated TV

There have been many fantastic animated TV shows throughout the history, but which ones are the best? Some people think that cartoons are just for children (just check out our list of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kids-cartoons/ranker-tv" target="_blank">best kids&#39; cartoons</a>), but there are many that have frequent themes that even adults will enjoy. From classic <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-animated-series-ever-made?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">animated series</a> like &quot;Looney Tunes,&quot; &quot;The Flintstones,&quot; and &quot;The Jetsons&quot; to the modern day hits of &quot;The Simpsons&quot; and &quot;South Park,&quot; there are many great cartoons available. Both classic cartoons and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-animated-series/ranker-tv" target="_blank">current animated series </a>make this list of the best cartoons of all time.&nbsp;For anime, check out these lists of the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-anime-series-all-time">best anime series</a> and&nbsp;the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-anime-series-all-time">best superhero anime</a> of all time..

The cartoon was created during the silent movie era as a short that was shown before movies. They gained even more popularity when the talkies came around, most notable of these were made by the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/walt-disney-facts/coy-jandreau?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Walt Disney</a> company and Warner Bros with &quot;Merry Melodies&quot; (which later became &quot;Looney Tunes&quot;). With the invention of the television, cartoons and animated programs finally found a realm in which to flourish.

This is a list of the best cartoons of all time, including series <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-popular-cartoon-year-you-were-born/mallory-weiler" target="_blank">from years past</a> and ones that are still going today. Vote up your favorite or make your own version.

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The Flintstones

The Best Cartoons of All Time

TV Program

The Best Cartoons & Animated Shows Of All Time, Ranked

Lists about ways people around the world and throughout history have altered their own appearances in the quest for physical beauty.

Hey, Good Lookin'

Makeup! Moisturizer! Nail stuff! Whatever! Gather up your gift cards. Every beauty product on earth isn't gonna buy itself.

Cosmetically Connected

Makeup

Emily Dickinson once said &quot;Beauty is not caused. It (simply) is.&quot; Well, that may be true, but it won't stop us from feverishly seeking out the next magic wonder for halting the speeding bullet of aging. Where today we are slaves to Botox and silicone, the ladies of yester-year resorted to some truly brain-cringing practices. What's scarier is that most of these traditions/practices somehow still exist today...somewhere.&nbsp;What are the strangest beauty treatments women have used? There are some bizarre ones on this list, so if you're into that type of thing and are experimental, take a look at this&nbsp;

The 15 Most Bizarre Beauty Treatments Women Have Ever Used

Weird Beauty Treatments | List of Crazy Treatments

Sonja Holbrook

Funny lists to get you through your lockdown.

Silly Things to Make You Laugh

Lists about the wonderful and horrifying practice of trying to find one's soulmate.

The Art of Dating

What <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movie-pick-up-lines/ranker-film" target="_blank">good lines</a> do you always go to when you spot a hottie across the bar? This list of pick up line jokes and humor, culled from TV shows, films, stand-up comedy and pop culture might help you add an icebreaker or two to your rotation. These one-liners and humorous anecdotes look at funny <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/funny-pick-up-line-memes/nathandavidson?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">pick up lines</a> from a variety of perspectives, and try to find humor in wry observations, through irony and sarcasm, and even just by being silly. Human beings love to laugh, and being able to notice life&#39;s little absurdities can make even bad days seem a bit cheerier, and help catch the eyes of the ladies (or gents!).

Some of these <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pick-up-line-jokes/jack-napier" target="_blank">funny ice breakers</a> and one-liners are designed with that in mind, from amusing little witticisms to obscure references to puns. Others take a more satirical approach and are cheesy ice breaker lines that use hypocrisy and criticism for laughs. No matter what the approach, these sexy come ons will make you laugh and you&#39;ll find breaking the ice with a joke isn&#39;t as tricky as it seems.

The jokes on this page take many forms and are written in different formats. Some have a very traditional set-up/punchline style, with the set-up in bold and the punchline written smaller in the space below. Others are more like mini-stories or scenarios, in which case they&#39;ve simply been broken up in a way that&#39;s convenient and easy to read. Go through them all and vote for your favorites!

Guys, Win Over the Ladies With These Funny Pick-Up Lines

The Funniest Pick-Up Lines

Funny Pick Up Lines | List of Cheesy Ice Breakers Lines

Jack Napier

Lists about cosmetic surgeries and the people who have them.

Under the Knife

Celebrities

Which celebrities are most likely to have had nose jobs? The subject is a hotly debated one. Some celebs come clean and admit that they&#39;ve had work done, including a &quot;nose job&quot; (rhinoplasty). Others definitely look like they&#39;ve had some sort of plastic surgery, but they won&#39;t say one way or the other. Everyone listed here is rumored to have had a nose job, or has openly admitted to having one. Some are obvious, while others are far more subtle.&nbsp;

Zac Efron

Celebrity Nose Jobs: Before and After

Person

Mark Holmes

Megan Marie Hart

Maria Callas

Leontyne Price

Loyal

Trustworthy

Loving

La bohème

Rigoletto

Turandot

Italy

Iceland

New Zealand

Lists that rank the greatest works, composers, and musicians by instrument. 

Classical Music & Opera

Vote on these lists of outstanding female vocalists, musicians, songwriters, and performers in every genre.

Who Run the World?

While opera isn't the most popular for of modern entertainment, it is still a significant cultural staple in many countries, and can be an incredibly moving experience. An opera singer is skilled in the art of singing, acting, and most importantly, projecting their voice in a powerful way to a live audience, filling the entire theatre with music. <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-female-opera-singers/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Female opera singers</a> can hit the high notes with ease.Who are the best female opera singers of all time?&nbsp;The talented women featured on this list have made a significant impact in the world of opera, and are incredibly talented. Female opera singers are usually sopranos or altos. If you’re interested in opera and want to see these female singers in action, but can't afford to attend, there are many operas available on DVD as well.The greatest female opera singers on this list include Maria Callas, Renee Fleming, and Anna Gottlieb. Vote up the best of the best below or add the top female opera singers you think are the best if they aren't already on the list.

The Greatest Female Opera Singers of All Time

Buster McDermott

The many wonderful things that make life worth living. 

All Good Things

What are the&nbsp;best, most positive personality traits a person can have? This is a crowdsourced list of the most desirable&nbsp;attributes and qualities men and women and have, ranked by people like you.&nbsp;Wondering how others become well-liked with great personalities? These admirable character traits are what women really want and what men like; they are what people strive to be and what others look for in a mate.

The best qualities in a person will vary, based on the person assessing or being assessed, but there&#39;s no denying there are certain qualities to look for in a person that are common across the board. Most people would agree that the best traits in a person include being trustworthy, loyal, and fun, but what else constitutes the best quality traits in a person?

When it comes to looking for the greatest qualities in a friend or the best qualities in a mate, there are questions to be answered when determining what your compatibility with another person will be like &quot;does my mate value the same qualities I do&quot; or &quot;do my friend and I share the same qualities.&quot;

What are the top qualities in a person? What are some examples of&nbsp;unique personality traits? What are the most important qualities in a person? Whether you&#39;re trying to determine the best qualities in another person or trying to answer the question &quot;what qualities should I have,&quot;&nbsp;this is a great place to see what qualities other people value.

The Best Qualities in a Person

Best Qualities in a Person | Attractive Personality Traits

Samantha Dillinger

The Travel Bug

There's nothing like traveling and seeing the world to broaden your horizons and the countries on this list are the most beautiful places in the world. Vote up the most gorgeous destinations below or add a beautiful country to visit if it isn't already listed. This list should encourage you to travel and see some of these gorgeous landscapes for yourself. The pictures of beautiful countries below are incredible, but nothing beats seeing these locations in person.Many people love Italy because of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-magical-cities-in-the-world/island-hopper-dan" target="_blank">magical cities</a> of Rome, Venice, Florence, and the spectacular Amalfi Coast. Breathtaking scenes are everywhere! What factors go into considering the most beautiful countries in the world? Certainly, many of these gorgeous countries are home to the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-most-beautiful-natural-wonders-in-the-world" target="_blank">most beautiful natural wonders in the world</a>, along with the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-most-beautiful-buildings-around-the-world" target="_blank">most beautiful buildings</a>. It's hard to argue, for example, with Australia as a popular travel destination, given the extraordinary natural wonders it is home to.What do you believe is the prettiest country? Time to vote and rerank the top most beautiful countries in the world below.

The Most Beautiful Countries in the World

Most Beautiful Countries In The World

Classical

List of the best operas of all time - a comprehensive greatest opera list that includes work that includes works from all over the world by Italian, French, German, Austrian, Russian, Czech, and American composers, and many more. This list features a variety of operatic genres and styles, including opera seria, opera buffa, opera comique, as well as bel canto and Singspiel styles of singing. Be sure to vote for the famous operas you believe are the greatest of all time, and vote down any you don't like. You can also re-rank this list in any order you want.What makes a great opera so great? A compelling storyline is certainly important, but it's the music that keeps us enraptured. Some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-opera-songs/bustermcdermott" target="_blank">best opera songs</a> of all time are included in these operas listed here, including &quot;Habanera&quot; from 'Carmen,' &quot;Nessun dorma&quot; from <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/giacomo-puccini-operas/reference" target="_blank">Giacomo Puccini's</a> 'Turandot' and &quot;Celeste Aida&quot; from <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/giuseppe-verdi-operas/reference" target="_blank">Guiseppe Verdi's</a> 'Aida.' The operas listed here are classics. Many have been enjoyed by opera lovers for centuries, in fact. Some are tragedies, and they'll <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/operas-that-will-bring-tears-to-even-the-driest-of-eyes/sarahmarie" target="_blank">bring tears to even the driest of eyes</a> (Puccini's 'La boheme' comes to mind, as does his 'Madame Butterfly' and Verdi's 'La traviata'). Wipe those tears away, and start voting for the best operas, right here and right now.