Nintendo's Weird, Wild Origins: The Surprising History of a Gaming Giant
Vintage & Historical

Nintendo's Weird, Wild Origins: The Surprising History of a Gaming Giant

From gambling card games to courtroom battles and instant rice, Nintendo’s journey has been anything but ordinary.

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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.

The World's Largest Hot Air Balloon Festival
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The World's Largest Hot Air Balloon Festival

Every year, over 500 hot air balloons float above Balloon Fiesta Park!

Unique Funeral Customs from History 
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Diana Bocco

Unique Funeral Customs from History 

Discover some of the most unique and mind-boggling funeral customs from around the globe.

The Iron Lung: A Mechanical Miracle of the Polio Era
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Jordan Neese

The Iron Lung: A Mechanical Miracle of the Polio Era

How does the iron lung work? It’s not as straightforward as it may sound.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Acquires Rare Olympic Torch Collection
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Acquires Rare Olympic Torch Collection

Ripley’s collection showcases a remarkable 116 torches with a more than $10 million combined value!

Up Close & Peculiar With Bloodletting Instruments
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Allyson Iovino

Up Close & Peculiar With Bloodletting Instruments

Could draining your blood cure your headache?

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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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