Engrid Barnett

Engrid Barnett

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Stop Giving Coral Reefs So Much Grief
Animals
Alishewa Aziz, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada Educator

Stop Giving Coral Reefs So Much Grief

Contrary to popular belief, coral is actually alive!

The More You Know: Mangroves
Places
Ripley's Aquariums

The More You Know: Mangroves

There's more that lies beneath the surface of these gravity-defying habitats!

The A-maize-ing Corn Palace
Places
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The A-maize-ing Corn Palace

Okay, we have to admit, this place is a little corny.

Secrets Hidden in Stone Monuments
Places
Emily Harriss

Secrets Hidden in Stone Monuments

In every corner of the world, stones tell the stories of ancient times and the lands they occupy.

Archerfish: Ready, Aim, Spit!
Animals
Michael Tam, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Educator

Archerfish: Ready, Aim, Spit!

These fish have incredible aim.

Up Close & Peculiar With Beatles Memorabilia
Pop Culture
Allyson Iovino

Up Close & Peculiar With Beatles Memorabilia

It's Beatlemania!

Life in the Amazon River: Freshwater Stingray
Animals
Sampras Lee, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Educator

Life in the Amazon River: Freshwater Stingray

Making the change from ocean to lake should be relatively easy, right?

Was the Declaration of Independence Really Signed on July 4th, 1776?
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Was the Declaration of Independence Really Signed on July 4th, 1776?

Well, that’s the day it went to the printer, but… 

Ramping It Up With Justin Bishop
People
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Ramping It Up With Justin Bishop

After being forced to put down his deck when he went blind at age 25, professional skateboarder Justin Bishop is back!

The Fascinating Evolution of Piranhas
Animals
Nithucha Chandran, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Educator

The Fascinating Evolution of Piranhas

A deep dive into a commonly misunderstood fish.

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!