Allyson Iovino

Allyson Iovino

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The History of Pink and Blue's Relationship With Baby Gender
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The History of Pink and Blue's Relationship With Baby Gender

The genders have swapped colors throughout history.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Debunks Allegations of Kim Kardashian Damaging Marilyn Monroe Dress
Art & Fashion
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Debunks Allegations of Kim Kardashian Damaging Marilyn Monroe Dress

Let's set the record straight: Monroe’s “Happy Birthday” dress was not damaged by Kim Kardashian during the Met Gala.

The Origin of Pittsburgh Potties, ‘Open-Concept’ Basement Toilets
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

The Origin of Pittsburgh Potties, ‘Open-Concept’ Basement Toilets

These toilets are out in the open and aren’t enclosed, so anybody can see you do your business.

Ripley’s Commemorates Nik Wallenda’s Niagara Falls Walk In Wax
People
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Ripley’s Commemorates Nik Wallenda’s Niagara Falls Walk In Wax

Ten years later, we are still celebrating an incredible Nik Wallenda feat.

Paleontologists Uncover One Of The Largest Predators To Roam Europe
Animals
Engrid Barnett

Paleontologists Uncover One Of The Largest Predators To Roam Europe

125 million years ago, this massive crocodile-faced monster prowled England.

83-Year-Old Sails Across Pacific and Into the Record Books
People
Meghan Yani

83-Year-Old Sails Across Pacific and Into the Record Books

In 2022, Kenichi Horie sailed the ocean blue!

Meet Pythagoras: Mathematician, Philosopher, and Bean Hater
Vintage & Historical
Diana Bocco

Meet Pythagoras: Mathematician, Philosopher, and Bean Hater

The life of Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras is filled with mystery and intrigue and, well, a deep distaste for beans.

Research Suggests Mushrooms Talk to Each Other
Science & Technology
Chris Littlechild

Research Suggests Mushrooms Talk to Each Other

It appears some species have a vocabulary of around 50 "words."

Is The FBI Hiding Civil War–Era Buried Treasure?
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Is The FBI Hiding Civil War–Era Buried Treasure?

The federal government may be playing hardball when it comes to finders keepers.

The 19th-Century Entrepreneur Who Pioneered Modern Ice Cream
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The 19th-Century Entrepreneur Who Pioneered Modern Ice Cream

We can all thank Agnes B. Marshall, culinary entrepreneur of the 19th century, for our sweet summertime treat loved by oh so many!

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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!