The Government Once Nuked a Bunch of File Cabinets
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The Government Once Nuked a Bunch of File Cabinets

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Did a Meteorite Lead to This City’s Extinction?
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Colton Kruse

Did a Meteorite Lead to This City’s Extinction?

If speeding space rocks didn't scare you before, they sure will now!

The History of Pink and Blue's Relationship With Baby Gender
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The History of Pink and Blue's Relationship With Baby Gender

The genders have swapped colors throughout history.

The Origin of Pittsburgh Potties, ‘Open-Concept’ Basement Toilets
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Noelle Talmon

The Origin of Pittsburgh Potties, ‘Open-Concept’ Basement Toilets

These toilets are out in the open and aren’t enclosed, so anybody can see you do your business.

Meet Pythagoras: Mathematician, Philosopher, and Bean Hater
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Diana Bocco

Meet Pythagoras: Mathematician, Philosopher, and Bean Hater

The life of Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras is filled with mystery and intrigue and, well, a deep distaste for beans.

The 19th-Century Entrepreneur Who Pioneered Modern Ice Cream
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The 19th-Century Entrepreneur Who Pioneered Modern Ice Cream

We can all thank Agnes B. Marshall, culinary entrepreneur of the 19th century, for our sweet summertime treat loved by oh so many!

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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 13, 2024

Cartoon of the Day

In 2024, Nike revealed a shoe inspired by the Green Goblin, the villain from the 2002 "Spider-Man" movie.

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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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