Under Pressure: Buoyancy Control and Adaptations to Life in the Deep
Animals

Under Pressure: Buoyancy Control and Adaptations to Life in the Deep

Let's dive in and see how buoyancy affects aquatic life!

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'Ice Age' Discovery: 30,000-Year-Old Squirrel Found in Canada
Animals
Engrid Barnett

'Ice Age' Discovery: 30,000-Year-Old Squirrel Found in Canada

Closer inspection reveals an Arctic squirrel hidden in a lump of claws and hair.

The 'Rarest Chimpanzee On Earth' Was Born At A Zoo In England
Animals
Noelle Talmon

The 'Rarest Chimpanzee On Earth' Was Born At A Zoo In England

Meet Jeff, the world's rarest (and cutest) chimpanzee.

Meet the Cat-Fox: Adorable, Elusive, and Now Its Own Species
Animals
Engrid Barnett

Meet the Cat-Fox: Adorable, Elusive, and Now Its Own Species

A brand new species straight from the forests of Corsica!

Move Over Labs: French Bulldogs Clinch America’s Top Dog
Animals
Engrid Barnett

Move Over Labs: French Bulldogs Clinch America’s Top Dog

For the first time in 31 years, Americans have a new favorite furry friend.

Decoded DNA Takes Tasmanian Tiger One Step Closer to Resurrection
Animals
Meghan Yani

Decoded DNA Takes Tasmanian Tiger One Step Closer to Resurrection

If all goes well, scientists will be able to bring the Tasmanian tiger roaring back to life!

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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

January 17, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

In 2024, Thurzó Zoltán, a Romanian pianist, hit a piano key 500 times in 30 seconds.

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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