Engrid Barnett

Engrid Barnett

Engrid is an award-winning travel writer and cultural geographer who’s long cultivated an obsession with cryptids, vintage tattoos, roadside attractions, and abandoned places. Her public descent into the weird began in 2017 after signing on with Ripley’s Believe It or Not! A longtime fan of Robert Ripley’s cartoons and quirky trivia, she relishes sorting fact from fiction and feeling mind boggled every step of the way. You can also catch her work in Wild West, Rova, Nevada Magazine, American Trails Magazine and more.

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Blood in the Water: The Real-Life Shark Attacks That Inspired Jaws
Animals
Engrid Barnett

Blood in the Water: The Real-Life Shark Attacks That Inspired Jaws

Two weeks, five attacks, and four deaths transformed sharks into a symbol of terror.

The Surprisingly Popular Chocolate Bars Made With Blood
Food
Engrid Barnett

The Surprisingly Popular Chocolate Bars Made With Blood

Just how much blood did these over-the-counter supplements contain? A minimum of five percent cow’s blood.

Disneyland’s Wonderful Wizard of Bras
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Disneyland’s Wonderful Wizard of Bras

Once upon a time, Main Street, USA, peddled brassieres and panties.

The Real-Life Story Of The Boy In The Bubble
Science & Technology
Engrid Barnett

The Real-Life Story Of The Boy In The Bubble

He wore a $50,000 NASA-built suit to explore life as a “normal” kid.

Smidget: The 21-Inch Star-Studded Steed
Animals
Engrid Barnett

Smidget: The 21-Inch Star-Studded Steed

This tiny dynamo came with massive star power.

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

November 14, 2024

Cartoon of the Day

In honor of "The Addams Family" movie, Burger King created a purple Whopper!

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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