Colton Kruse

Colton Kruse

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How Christina Hunger Taught Her Dog Stella to Talk
Animals
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

How Christina Hunger Taught Her Dog Stella to Talk

Stella has a bank of more than 40 words and uses them in combinations or sequences to create near-complete sentences.

The Donner Party: Horror and Cannibalism in the Mountains
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

The Donner Party: Horror and Cannibalism in the Mountains

One member of the party lived in infamy due to his penchant for human flesh.

Houdini's Motherly Love: Magician vs. Medium
Vintage & Historical
Sabrina Sieck

Houdini's Motherly Love: Magician vs. Medium

Audiences began to see Houdini's acts take a turn toward the extreme, almost reckless—from burying himself alive to nearly drowning.

Millennium Falcon Signed by Original Star Wars Cast
People
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Millennium Falcon Signed by Original Star Wars Cast

This Millennium Falcon® was signed by six of the original Star Wars™ trilogy members!

The Great Wall Has Stood for Centuries Thanks To Sticky Rice
Places
Engrid Barnett

The Great Wall Has Stood for Centuries Thanks To Sticky Rice

In China, some ancient building techniques proved downright delicious…

Does a Numb Left Arm Mean a Heart Attack?
Science & Technology
Noelle Talmon

Does a Numb Left Arm Mean a Heart Attack?

“Silent” heart attacks strike one out of five people, reports the CDC.

The Biggest Hoax In History (Literally): The Cardiff Giant
People
Colton Kruse

The Biggest Hoax In History (Literally): The Cardiff Giant

This stone giant, unearthed in 1869, was believed to be a giant from the time of Noah.

Taking Chances on a Rigged Roulette Wheel
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Taking Chances on a Rigged Roulette Wheel

Equipped with a cheat that allows the dealer to choose which player will win or lose each game.

The Origins Of FBI Profiling
Vintage & Historical
Diana Bocco

The Origins Of FBI Profiling

Although Jack the Ripper was never caught, the Bond report could be considered the first-ever criminal profile.

The One Where “The Rachel” Becomes Iconic
Art & Fashion
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The One Where “The Rachel” Becomes Iconic

It’s kind of crazy to think about how one simple cut can become a pop-culture icon for the ages. It’s actually kick-you-in-the-crotch, spit-on-your-neck fantastic.

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!