Allyson Iovino

Allyson Iovino

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When Newspaper Monsters Terrified Children
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

When Newspaper Monsters Terrified Children

In the history of American newspapers, Walt McDougall was one of the most accomplished cartoonists, thanks in part to his terrifying illustrations.

Released Documents Reveal Plan to Nuke the Moon
Science & Technology
Engrid Barnett

Released Documents Reveal Plan to Nuke the Moon

Millions of taxpayer dollars funded the bizarre and unbelievable research.

Woman Earns Up To $10k for Branded Baby Names
People
Meghan Yani

Woman Earns Up To $10k for Branded Baby Names

Taylor Humphrey will pick the perfect name for your little one starting at $1,500 a pop!

The Fearless Daredevils Who Built The Empire State Building
Vintage & Historical
Diana Bocco

The Fearless Daredevils Who Built The Empire State Building

Often referred to back then as “the sky boys,” workers finished building the skyscraper in just 410 days — that‘s more than four stories a week!

Are You a Left Brain or Right Brain? the Answer is...
Science & Technology
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Are You a Left Brain or Right Brain? the Answer is...

The science community has never accepted this notion.

Proto-NFT? Receipt for Invisible Art From 1959 Sells for $1.2 Million
Art & Fashion
Engrid Barnett

Proto-NFT? Receipt for Invisible Art From 1959 Sells for $1.2 Million

Upon the purchase of one of Yves Klein’s imaginary zones, the artist went through an elaborate ritual with the buyer, which sometimes included burning the receipt.

Not Just Allergies: Gardener’s Itchy Eye Caused by Fly Larvae
Science & Technology
Meghan Yani

Not Just Allergies: Gardener’s Itchy Eye Caused by Fly Larvae

There’s more than pollen to keep an eye out for this allergy season!

Magnetic Slime Robot Could Someday Be Used to Retrieve Swallowed Objects
Science & Technology
Meghan Yani

Magnetic Slime Robot Could Someday Be Used to Retrieve Swallowed Objects

This shape-shifting robot is (almost) ready to make its way into your digestive system!

The Centuries-Old Cake Recipe Said To Reveal Your Future Spouse
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

The Centuries-Old Cake Recipe Said To Reveal Your Future Spouse

Some recipes for the cake required unsavory ingredients such as soot, urine, hair, and nail clippings.

Scottish Group Builds World's Largest Insect Hotel
Animals
Engrid Barnett

Scottish Group Builds World's Largest Insect Hotel

Creepy crawlies are swarming to the latest and greatest in insect accommodations.

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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!