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5 Things You Didn't Know About Jimmy Carter

The peanut farmer-turned-president, who passed away at 100, once braved 89 seconds in a nuclear reactor.

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Vintage & Historical

Jump into a century of seldom-seen historical feats. Lose yourself in unusual stories from days gone by. Here's your chance to journey through decades of curious people, places, and stories that stand the test of time.

Why Do Vermont Homes Have Crooked Windows?
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Why Do Vermont Homes Have Crooked Windows?

These diagonal windows have led to sideways theories!

Did a Meteorite Lead to This City’s Extinction?
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

Did a Meteorite Lead to This City’s Extinction?

If speeding space rocks didn't scare you before, they sure will now!

The History of Pink and Blue's Relationship With Baby Gender
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The History of Pink and Blue's Relationship With Baby Gender

The genders have swapped colors throughout history.

The Origin of Pittsburgh Potties, ‘Open-Concept’ Basement Toilets
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

The Origin of Pittsburgh Potties, ‘Open-Concept’ Basement Toilets

These toilets are out in the open and aren’t enclosed, so anybody can see you do your business.

Meet Pythagoras: Mathematician, Philosopher, and Bean Hater
Vintage & Historical
Diana Bocco

Meet Pythagoras: Mathematician, Philosopher, and Bean Hater

The life of Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras is filled with mystery and intrigue and, well, a deep distaste for beans.

The 19th-Century Entrepreneur Who Pioneered Modern Ice Cream
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The 19th-Century Entrepreneur Who Pioneered Modern Ice Cream

We can all thank Agnes B. Marshall, culinary entrepreneur of the 19th century, for our sweet summertime treat loved by oh so many!

Is The FBI Hiding Civil War–Era Buried Treasure?
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Is The FBI Hiding Civil War–Era Buried Treasure?

The federal government may be playing hardball when it comes to finders keepers.

Last Salem 'Witch' Pardoned Thanks to Middle Schoolers
Vintage & Historical
Meghan Yani

Last Salem 'Witch' Pardoned Thanks to Middle Schoolers

Over 300 years after Elizabeth Johnson Jr. was accused of witchcraft and sentenced to death, a group of middle schoolers came to her defense.

Mummy Unwrapping Parties of the Victorian Era
Vintage & Historical
Diana Bocco

Mummy Unwrapping Parties of the Victorian Era

The unwrapping often started with an introduction or lecture, followed by the unrolling of the many layers of bandages until the body was revealed.

The Mysterious Beast That Once Terrorized France
Vintage & Historical
Kelsey Roslin

The Mysterious Beast That Once Terrorized France

The Beast attacked more than 200 people, about half of which were killed and at least partially eaten.

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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!