The Cursed Hope Diamond And Its Many “Victims”
From Hindu gods to deposed monarchs & Titanic dreams, explore this jewel’s tumultuous history.
Science & Technology
Mysteries of “The Eye”: Could Argentina’s Unusual Island Have Occurred Naturally?
Theories abound about the island’s origins, from UFO activity to religious miracles and more.
Vintage & Historical
The Ghost Ship of Northern Kentucky
It remained a bit of a celebrity when it was featured in the opening scenes of Madonna’s music video of the song, “Papa Don’t Preach.”
Vintage & Historical
The Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin
Beware! The stories behind these artifacts will make your skin crawl.
Science & Technology
The Tomb Of Tutankhamen And The “Curse Of The Pharaohs”
On November 22nd, 1922, Howard Carter and a team of archaeologists uncovered steps hidden in debris near the entrance of a tomb in Thebes, Egypt.
Art & Fashion
Clacking Along With the Boston Typewriter Orchestra
They gave up on using paper, it didn't affect the sound.
Science & Technology
Japanese Culture Easter Eggs in Animal Crossing
From child-eaters to kidnappers, strange folkloric creatures abound.
Vintage & Historical
The Mystery of Ambrose J. Small, the Missing Millionaire
A string of wild claims continue to swirl around Ambrose J. Small and his disappearance.
People
Forrest Fenn's Treasure: The Search is Over
“The search has accomplished what I wanted,” Fenn told us.
Vintage & Historical
The Puzzling Tale of Alfred Packer: The Colorado Cannibal
Having eaten everything, even the leather of their shoes, there was only one food source left.
Sunday Cartoon! - February 2, 2025
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!