Emily Harriss

Emily Harriss

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‘Operation Noah’s Ark’ Saves 275 Parrots Stranded by Ian
Animals
Meghan Yani

‘Operation Noah’s Ark’ Saves 275 Parrots Stranded by Ian

“I would never leave them. Never.”

Giant Floating Violin Carries String Quartet Through Venice
Art & Fashion
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Giant Floating Violin Carries String Quartet Through Venice

A captivating statement of rebirth conceptualized during uncertain times.

Polybius: The Most Dangerous Video Game to Never Exist
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Polybius: The Most Dangerous Video Game to Never Exist

Some believe the game was part of a government mind-control experiment.

Man Kayaks From California to Hawaii in 91 Days
People
Engrid Barnett

Man Kayaks From California to Hawaii in 91 Days

When the going got tough, Celine Dion and Seinfeld carried him through.

Art Exhibit Features Purr-fect Portraits of Nicolas Cage with Cats
People
Meghan Yani

Art Exhibit Features Purr-fect Portraits of Nicolas Cage with Cats

A purr-fectly curated art exhibit dedicated to Nicolas Cage.

Goalball: The Heart-Pounding Sport Played Blindfolded
Sports
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Goalball: The Heart-Pounding Sport Played Blindfolded

The advice "keep your eye on the ball" won't help you in goalball.

Diner Discovers Dinosaur Footprints on Restaurant Floor
Science & Technology
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Diner Discovers Dinosaur Footprints on Restaurant Floor

The restaurant's previous life as a chicken farm may have helped preserve the 100-million-year-old tracks.

Lasers Can Transform Plastic Into Diamonds, Scientists Find
Science & Technology
Engrid Barnett

Lasers Can Transform Plastic Into Diamonds, Scientists Find

The shocking discovery that turns trash into a girl’s best friend!

Body Hacking with Cyborg Manel de Aguas
People
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Body Hacking with Cyborg Manel de Aguas

The Weather Fins are essentially an extra organ, allowing him to sense things in ways no other human can.

Slime Trail Leads German Customs to Smuggled Surprise
Animals
Meghan Yani

Slime Trail Leads German Customs to Smuggled Surprise

While snails may seem harmless, these gastropods pack a ghastly punch.

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!