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Bizarre Bits About Brainiac Albert Einstein
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Chris Littlechild

Bizarre Bits About Brainiac Albert Einstein

From his aversion to socks to the curious fate of his brain after his death, take a look at some of the more obscure and fascinating details of Albert Einstein’s life.

Fleetwood Mac and the “Rumours” That Defined Them
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Meghan Yani

Fleetwood Mac and the “Rumours” That Defined Them

What’s old is new again, as Gen Z falls in love with the sounds of Fleetwood Mac.

The Real Nacho Libre: The Unbelievable Life of Fray Tormenta
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Real Nacho Libre: The Unbelievable Life of Fray Tormenta

From a gang member to a priest moonlighting as a luchador, Nacho Libre boasts a strange life centered around selflessness.

Humans May Soon Live Twice as Long
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Humans May Soon Live Twice as Long

A new study claims humans are nowhere near exceeding their maximum lifespan!

Joseph Pujol and the Fart Worth $100,000
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Colton Kruse

Joseph Pujol and the Fart Worth $100,000

Pujol's famed art of flatulence!

Beyoncé: Star Search Finalist to Record-Breaking Phenom
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Engrid Barnett

Beyoncé: Star Search Finalist to Record-Breaking Phenom

Let's get in "Formation" to learn some fascinating facts about Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.

A Florida Professor is Living Underwater for 100 Days
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Noelle Talmon

A Florida Professor is Living Underwater for 100 Days

Associate professor Joseph Dituri hopes to develop ‘super-human’ traits!

A 92-Year-Old Has Been Tracking the Weather at NOAA for 60 Years
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Noelle Talmon

A 92-Year-Old Has Been Tracking the Weather at NOAA for 60 Years

Arlene Cole vows to keep going until she can no longer do a quality job.

Surgeons Remove Unexploded Grenade From Ukrainian Soldier’s Chest
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Engrid Barnett

Surgeons Remove Unexploded Grenade From Ukrainian Soldier’s Chest

The heart-stopping procedure is one for the medical history books.

Elementary Students Discover Alarming News About Space And EpiPens
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Noelle Talmon

Elementary Students Discover Alarming News About Space And EpiPens

These students were asking all the right questions!

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The 19th book in the bestselling series from Ripley's Believe It or Not! has jaw-dropping oddities from around the world!

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Sunday Cartoon! - February 2, 2025

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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!