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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.

How Robert-Houdin Quelled a Rebellion With Illusions and Magic
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

How Robert-Houdin Quelled a Rebellion With Illusions and Magic

With a wave of his magic wand, Robert-Houdin managed to convince a generation.

Why Did People In The Middle Ages Wear Long And Pointy Shoes?
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

Why Did People In The Middle Ages Wear Long And Pointy Shoes?

Everyone who was anyone in Medieval Europe wore poulaines.

How Pepsi Came to Own a Soviet Naval Fleet
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

How Pepsi Came to Own a Soviet Naval Fleet

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.

The Golden Age Pineapple Rentals
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The Golden Age Pineapple Rentals

Its incredible rarity and exotic nature soon elevated it far beyond the rank of a mere foodstuff. It became a symbol of status.

The Unlikely Rise Of Japan's Monkey Queen And The Threat To Her Throne
Animals
Engrid Barnett

The Unlikely Rise Of Japan's Monkey Queen And The Threat To Her Throne

Yakei’s ascension started with an unprecedented challenge to her mother. But her obsessive need to rule the roost didn’t stop there.

Unhappy Wife? Happy Life! The Show That Made Women Queen For A Day
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

Unhappy Wife? Happy Life! The Show That Made Women Queen For A Day

Each episode featured women who would compete to win the title by telling their sob stories.

Keeping the Mongolian Tradition of Eagle Hunting Alive
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

Keeping the Mongolian Tradition of Eagle Hunting Alive

Their golden eagles can dive at an impressive 200 miles per hour.

Is Xmas A Secular Way To Say Christmas? - Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Is Xmas A Secular Way To Say Christmas? - Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The first use of Xmas dates back to the 11th century.

The Many Miracles of Saint Nicholas: Santa’s Inspiration
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

The Many Miracles of Saint Nicholas: Santa’s Inspiration

Saint Nicholas was said to roam the city at night, leaving little gifts for the poor.

The Titanic Never Sank And Other Conspiracy Theories Surrounding The Tragic Ocean Liner
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Titanic Never Sank And Other Conspiracy Theories Surrounding The Tragic Ocean Liner

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.

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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!