The Government Once Nuked a Bunch of File Cabinets
Vintage & Historical

The Government Once Nuked a Bunch of File Cabinets

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Vintage & Historical

Jump into a century of seldom-seen historical feats. Lose yourself in unusual stories from days gone by. Here's your chance to journey through decades of curious people, places, and stories that stand the test of time.

Quack Medical Shock Machine From 1899
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

Quack Medical Shock Machine From 1899

People believed they could shock themselves into feeling better.

Set of Skull Drill-Saws for Trepanation
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

Set of Skull Drill-Saws for Trepanation

Could a hole in your head really relieve a headache?

Robert Ripley's Unbelievable Quest To Buy A Volcano
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

Robert Ripley's Unbelievable Quest To Buy A Volcano

JP and Julia from Hellthy Junk Food stopped by to get the full story of Robert Ripley's attempt to buy a volcano.

Pele's Curse: The Hawaiian Goddess Punishes Thieves
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Pele's Curse: The Hawaiian Goddess Punishes Thieves

Each year, the Hawaiian post office receives thousands of pounds of mail with people begging Pele to forgive them.

Debunking the Image of the Ninja
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Debunking the Image of the Ninja

Ninja stealth meant blending in, not wearing black pajamas.

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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

People

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 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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