Engrid Barnett

Engrid Barnett

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An Ancient Meteorite May Hold the Key to the Ocean’s Origin
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

An Ancient Meteorite May Hold the Key to the Ocean’s Origin

A discovery sure to "rock" this world!

Benjamin Franklin’s Beef (Or, Rather, “Turkey”) With the Bald Eagle
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Benjamin Franklin’s Beef (Or, Rather, “Turkey”) With the Bald Eagle

He thought the bird had “bad moral character.”

Study Suggests T. Rex 70% Larger Than Previously Thought
Animals
Engrid Barnett

Study Suggests T. Rex 70% Larger Than Previously Thought

The iconic dinosaur tipped the scales at an incredible 33,000 pounds.

Tracy Ealdama Makes Lifelike Miniatures
People
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Tracy Ealdama Makes Lifelike Miniatures

Checkout these marvelous mini models!

How This Artist's Work Shifts Your Perspective of the Universe
Art & Fashion
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

How This Artist's Work Shifts Your Perspective of the Universe

A project that is out of this world... literally!

The Mysterious and Dark Origins of 10 Classic Nursery Rhymes
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

The Mysterious and Dark Origins of 10 Classic Nursery Rhymes

From "Humpty Dumpty" to "Jack and Jill," there is more than meets the eye to these childhood classics!

What Happens to Your Body When You’re Struck by Lightning
Science & Technology
Noelle Talmon

What Happens to Your Body When You’re Struck by Lightning

Science that will surely rain on your parade.

Volcanic Activity on the Moon? It's More Recent than You Think
Science & Technology
Engrid Barnett

Volcanic Activity on the Moon? It's More Recent than You Think

Lunar samples ascertained by China’s Chang’E-5 rover have put scientists over the moon.

Lost and Found: Ripley's Resurfaces Lost Apollo 11 Moonwalk Reels
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Lost and Found: Ripley's Resurfaces Lost Apollo 11 Moonwalk Reels

How the 20th century’s most significant footage went from lost media to Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Werner Härtl Creates Beautiful Paintings... Out of Cow Poop
Art & Fashion
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Werner Härtl Creates Beautiful Paintings... Out of Cow Poop

We couldn't help but ask him what the finished product smells like.

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!