Really Weird Olympic Events That Have (Thankfully) Been Banned
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Really Weird Olympic Events That Have (Thankfully) Been Banned

From pistol dueling to pigeon shooting it's probably for the best these events don't make a comeback.

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Ripley’s Very Own Olympic Games
Sports
Engrid Barnett

Ripley’s Very Own Olympic Games

For a genuinely unbelievable Olympics, only the weirdest sports will do…

Strange But True: The Bizarre Clothing Rules of the Olympic Games
Sports
Diana Bocco

Strange But True: The Bizarre Clothing Rules of the Olympic Games

From gymnasts to wrestlers, the Olympics are full of strange dress code rules.

Hairculese, The Man Who Pulls Cars With His Hair
Sports
Colton Kruse

Hairculese, The Man Who Pulls Cars With His Hair

Let him know the next time your car breaks down!

Ripley's Guide to Exercise: The Strangest Workouts
Sports
Colton Kruse

Ripley's Guide to Exercise: The Strangest Workouts

We promise people will notice you.

Singing Crowd Controllers Are True Stars of Qatar's World Cup
Sports
Engrid Barnett

Singing Crowd Controllers Are True Stars of Qatar's World Cup

The chants have become so catchy that some fans can’t get them out of their brains.

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Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

The water's frigid temperatures kept the ship in remarkable condition.

Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

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The Uncanny Case of the Jim Twins, Two Estranged Twins Who Led Identical Lives

They unknowingly forged lives as identical as their DNA.

The Uncanny Case of the Jim Twins, Two Estranged Twins Who Led Identical Lives

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The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

Tarrare was the walking manifestation of one of the seven deadly sins as he prowled the cobbled streets of 18th-century Paris indulging his endless hunger.

The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

November 21, 2024

Cartoon of the Day

In 2024, a man wore 70 pieces of clothing on a flight to avoid baggage fees.

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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