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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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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.

2,000-Year-Old Roman Bust Bought for $34.99 From Texas Goodwill
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

2,000-Year-Old Roman Bust Bought for $34.99 From Texas Goodwill

A $34.99 marble bust from a thrift store once belonged to a Roman military leader. Here's how the full scoop on the unbelievable find.

When Statehood For Moosylvania Was Thwarted By The Cuban Missile Crisis
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

When Statehood For Moosylvania Was Thwarted By The Cuban Missile Crisis

Finding humor in a time of crisis.

When Newspaper Monsters Terrified Children
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

When Newspaper Monsters Terrified Children

In the history of American newspapers, Walt McDougall was one of the most accomplished cartoonists, thanks in part to his terrifying illustrations.

The Fearless Daredevils Who Built The Empire State Building
Vintage & Historical
Diana Bocco

The Fearless Daredevils Who Built The Empire State Building

Often referred to back then as “the sky boys,” workers finished building the skyscraper in just 410 days — that‘s more than four stories a week!

The Centuries-Old Cake Recipe Said To Reveal Your Future Spouse
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

The Centuries-Old Cake Recipe Said To Reveal Your Future Spouse

Some recipes for the cake required unsavory ingredients such as soot, urine, hair, and nail clippings.

Catch of the Day: A 12,000-Year-Old Woolly Mammoth Tooth
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Catch of the Day: A 12,000-Year-Old Woolly Mammoth Tooth

The 7-pound dental discovery proved more than New England scallopers bargained for.

The Surprising Legacy Of Sign Language In Martha’s Vineyard
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Surprising Legacy Of Sign Language In Martha’s Vineyard

For a time, about every one in 25 residents of Chilmark were Deaf.

What Are Spite Houses, And Who Lives In Them?
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

What Are Spite Houses, And Who Lives In Them?

All houses have a foundation, but spite houses are built on rage.

The Great Nantucket Sea Serpent Hoax
Vintage & Historical
Kelsey Roslin

The Great Nantucket Sea Serpent Hoax

The creature visited the sleepy island in the summer of 1937, leaving footprints in the sand measuring more than five feet wide.

America's Alleged Trial Against Tomatoes, Not Witches, in Salem
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

America's Alleged Trial Against Tomatoes, Not Witches, in Salem

One man decided to prove once and for all the edibility of tomatoes.

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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!