Colton Kruse

Colton Kruse

Starting as an intern in the Ripley’s digital archives, Colton’s intimately familiar with the travelogues and photo albums of Robert Ripley himself. Whether it’s writing, editing, or working in front of or behind the camera, a typical day has included chasing buried treasure, tracking cryptids, interviewing clowns, carrying crashed satellites, and calculating the results of hypothetical sports contests among ants.

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Why Spice Traders Relied on Camel Bladders
Animals
Colton Kruse

Why Spice Traders Relied on Camel Bladders

Traders filled camel bladders with spices, fragrant oils, and even fat.

Mama Lou, a Strongwoman in a Strongman’s World
People
Colton Kruse

Mama Lou, a Strongwoman in a Strongman’s World

She's one strong mama!

The Danger Committee Follows One Principle: Escalating Stupidity
People
Colton Kruse

The Danger Committee Follows One Principle: Escalating Stupidity

Two world-champion combat jugglers and a man described as the greatest knife-thrower of all time? That's The Danger Committee.

Harmless Sea Skate Or Spawn Of Satan?
Animals
Colton Kruse

Harmless Sea Skate Or Spawn Of Satan?

Of course, we now know that these creatures are not infernal beings or long-sought cryptids.

War Pigeons and Their Tales of Lifesaving Bravery
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

War Pigeons and Their Tales of Lifesaving Bravery

One pigeon delivered a message that saved the lives of 2,000 soldiers!

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

January 17, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

In 2024, Thurzó Zoltán, a Romanian pianist, hit a piano key 500 times in 30 seconds.

Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, Kieran Castaño is the eighth artist to continue the legacy of illustrating the world's longest-running syndicated cartoon!

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