Emily Harriss

Emily Harriss

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The History of Mermaids
Vintage & Historical
Kelsey Roslin

The History of Mermaids

The history of mermaids stretches back through the folklore, legends, and myths of cultures around the world.

The World's Largest Hot Air Balloon Festival
Vintage & Historical
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 
Vintage & Historical
Diana Bocco

Unique Funeral Customs from History 

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

That Time Taco Bell Bought the Liberty Bell
Pop Culture
Jordan Neese

That Time Taco Bell Bought the Liberty Bell

Taco Tuesday with a side of liberty...

The Iron Lung: A Mechanical Miracle of the Polio Era
Vintage & Historical
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.

The Cryptic Story of Jim Sullivan
People
Jordan Neese

The Cryptic Story of Jim Sullivan

Was Jim abducted by aliens?

The Amazing Axolotl: Superpower Salamanders
Animals
Julia Nalywaiko, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Educator

The Amazing Axolotl: Superpower Salamanders

The axolotl’s amazing regeneration has scientists all over the world fascinated!

Up Close & Peculiar With Charlie McCarthy
People
Allyson Iovino

Up Close & Peculiar With Charlie McCarthy

Only a dummy wouldn’t listen to this doll!

Up Close & Peculiar With African Fantasy Coffins
Art & Fashion
Allyson Iovino

Up Close & Peculiar With African Fantasy Coffins

Would you get buried in a giant shoe?

Bandit’s Inspiring Reunion with Special Guest at Ripley’s Aquarium
Animals
Ripley's Aquariums

Bandit’s Inspiring Reunion with Special Guest at Ripley’s Aquarium

A sea turtle whose journey to recovery is as inspiring as it is extraordinary.

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!