The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History
Are you tired of boring encyclopedias that list influential people in history without any humor? Well, fear not! The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History is here to spice things up.
Jesus Christ - Known for his miracles and teachings, Jesus is credited as the founder of Christianity. He also started the popular trend of walking on water which many have tried but failed to duplicate.
Muhammad - The founder of Islam, Muhammad is known for his teachings of peace and his successful campaign to spread Islam throughout the Arabian Peninsula. He also may or may not have shot a gangsta rap music video, but that is still up for debate.
Isaac Newton - The man who discovered gravity, Isaac Newton is known for his groundbreaking scientific theories and contributions to physics. He also invented the extremely useful Newton’s Cradle, which provides endless entertainment in office settings.
Buddha - The founder of Buddhism, Buddha is known for his teachings of enlightenment and inner peace. Also known for his impressive ability to sit still for hours on end.
William Shakespeare - The world’s most famous playwright, William Shakespeare wrote such masterpieces as Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth. He is also credited with creating the very first “haha” moment in literature with his witty writing styles.
Christopher Columbus - Columbus is known for his discovery of the Americas and setting up trade relationships between the New World and the Old World. Although, he was a bit confused and thought he landed in India instead of the Americas. Oops.
Albert Einstein - The father of modern physics, Einstein is known for his creation of the famous equation E=mc² and winning the Nobel Prize. He is also known for his iconic hairstyle, which still baffles hairdressers to this day.
George Washington - The first president of the United States, George Washington is often called the father of his country. He is also known for his impressive set of teeth, which were made of ivory, not wood as commonly believed.
Karl Marx - The founder of communism, Marx’s theories on class struggle and the relationship between employers and employees have influenced governments around the world. His famous catchphrase, “Workers of the world, unite!” became the rallying cry for oppressed workers everywhere.
Johannes Gutenberg - Gutenberg is known for inventing the printing press, which revolutionized the way books were made and distributed. He also unintentionally created the first meme when he set a random block of text as a placeholder in his printing press. The text famously read “Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet”.
So there it is, the list of the 10 most influential people in history according to The 100. We hope you found this list entertaining and informative at the same time. Stay tuned for the next edition where we rank the top 100 people who changed the world with their cat videos.