Did Betsy Ross Design and Sew the First Flag?
The evidence is “flagging” when it comes to her involvement in the original design.
Vintage & Historical
Atta Boy, the Lost Holy Grail of the Ripley's Collection
Is he still out there waiting to be rediscovered?
Vintage & Historical
19th Century Mummified Half-Head
These involuntary corpses are responsible for more medicinal success than we can imagine.
Animals
The Tiger Queen: The Story Of The Champawat Tiger
The tragic life and climactic death of the most dangerous tiger in history.
People
Using Death to Bring Home Décor Pieces to Life
“I create functional home decor out of hyperrealistic human bone sculptures.”
Science & Technology
The Great Space Mirage: Stars Don't Twinkle
Twinkle, twinkle, little star? Not exactly.
Science & Technology
Did Sputnik Really Catch America Off-Guard?
Sure, everyday Americans were surprised, but the upper strata of government? Not so much.
People
10 Questions for the Man Who Lives in a Plane
"My philosophy is: Don't get trapped."
Places
The Larger Than Life Park Of Past Presidents
Just outside Williamsburg, Virginia, rest forty-three nearly 20-foot-tall concrete busts of former American presidents.
Animals
Salamanders Can Regrow Limbs. Why Can’t We?
If humans ever want to grow back our amputated limbs, we have to understand these strange animals first.
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!