The Curious Case of Mercy Brown and the New England Vampire Panic
In other places, family members would eat the ashes of suspected vampires as a remedy for their illness, while others would inhale the smoke as the organs burned.
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.
In other places, family members would eat the ashes of suspected vampires as a remedy for their illness, while others would inhale the smoke as the organs burned.
The infamous stunt involved a steam train traveling across a burning bridge.
One member of the party lived in infamy due to his penchant for human flesh.
Audiences began to see Houdini's acts take a turn toward the extreme, almost reckless—from burying himself alive to nearly drowning.
Equipped with a cheat that allows the dealer to choose which player will win or lose each game.
Although Jack the Ripper was never caught, the Bond report could be considered the first-ever criminal profile.
Let’s recreate one of the Romans' tastiest contributions to humanity: the minced meat and caul fat "burger."
While it may be known that they were acquaintances, how they came to be is an interesting story.
Dating back to 114 B.C., this femur suffered a full-blown compound fracture.
Concealed on the card shark's person, this Kepplinger-style device was used to secretly add or remove cards from the operator's hand.
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!