How Robert-Houdin Quelled a Rebellion With Illusions and Magic
With a wave of his magic wand, Robert-Houdin managed to convince a generation.
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.
With a wave of his magic wand, Robert-Houdin managed to convince a generation.
Everyone who was anyone in Medieval Europe wore poulaines.
In a bizarre agreement, Russia sold Pepsi 17 submarines, a frigate, a cruiser, and a destroyer in 1989 to keep soda flowing into its citizens’ mouths.
Its incredible rarity and exotic nature soon elevated it far beyond the rank of a mere foodstuff. It became a symbol of status.
Yakei’s ascension started with an unprecedented challenge to her mother. But her obsessive need to rule the roost didn’t stop there.
Each episode featured women who would compete to win the title by telling their sob stories.
Their golden eagles can dive at an impressive 200 miles per hour.
The first use of Xmas dates back to the 11th century.
Saint Nicholas was said to roam the city at night, leaving little gifts for the poor.
Some say the Titanic was swapped with another ship in an insurance fraud scheme, while others contend that the sinking was an intentional means of murder.
The 19th book in the bestselling series from Ripley's Believe It or Not! has jaw-dropping oddities from around the world!
Sunday Cartoon! - February 2, 2025
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!