Colton Kruse

Colton Kruse

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Disneyland’s Wonderful Wizard of Bras
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Disneyland’s Wonderful Wizard of Bras

Once upon a time, Main Street, USA, peddled brassieres and panties.

Why Some Bodies Turn Into Soap When They're Buried
Science & Technology
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Why Some Bodies Turn Into Soap When They're Buried

With just the right conditions, a corpse can turn into soap!

The Curious Case of Mercy Brown and the New England Vampire Panic
Vintage & Historical
Diana Bocco

The Curious Case of Mercy Brown and the New England Vampire Panic

In other places, family members would eat the ashes of suspected vampires as a remedy for their illness, while others would inhale the smoke as the organs burned.

Off the Rails: When Buster Keaton Pulled Off Silent Film’s Most Expensive Stunt
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

Off the Rails: When Buster Keaton Pulled Off Silent Film’s Most Expensive Stunt

The infamous stunt involved a steam train traveling across a burning bridge.

The Real-Life Story Of The Boy In The Bubble
Science & Technology
Engrid Barnett

The Real-Life Story Of The Boy In The Bubble

He wore a $50,000 NASA-built suit to explore life as a “normal” kid.

Take a Seat in Carrie Fisher’s Director’s Chair
Pop Culture
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Take a Seat in Carrie Fisher’s Director’s Chair

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™ went through quite a few name changes before director George Lucas landed on the title we recognize today.

Paying Tribute to Mr. Chillal's Record-Breaking Nails
People
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Paying Tribute to Mr. Chillal's Record-Breaking Nails

One by one, the fingernails of Mr. Shridhar Chillal were removed—the longest measuring at a length of 77.87 inches.

Smidget: The 21-Inch Star-Studded Steed
Animals
Engrid Barnett

Smidget: The 21-Inch Star-Studded Steed

This tiny dynamo came with massive star power.

Kitbashed Blaster: How Han Solo’s Iconic Weapon Was Made
Pop Culture
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Kitbashed Blaster: How Han Solo’s Iconic Weapon Was Made

Directors used a Japanese model cap gun to create the blaster in future films.

Go Inside Clara Glen Pet Cemetery
People
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Go Inside Clara Glen Pet Cemetery

From Rex the Wonder Dog to the Atlantic City high-diving horses, more than 4,000 animals call this New Jersey cemetery their final resting place.

Swirling Pinstripe backdrop
Ripley's Cartoon Of The Day

Sunday Cartoon! - February 2, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

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!