Vintage & Historical

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.

Posts in category

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.

Bodies at the Bottom of the Barrel
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Bodies at the Bottom of the Barrel

The leftover “rotgut” whiskey from inside these transportation barrels was actually sold to the public as “stiff drinks.” 

Atomically Bad Ideas for the Atomic Bomb
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

Atomically Bad Ideas for the Atomic Bomb

One idea proposed filling nuclear landmines with chickens.

Bringing Barbie to the Bachelor Party
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Bringing Barbie to the Bachelor Party

Her scandalous wardrobe and sassy attitude made her, “the star of every bar.”

A Historic Acquisition Joins Ripley's Collection: President Lincoln’s Hair
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

A Historic Acquisition Joins Ripley's Collection: President Lincoln’s Hair

A small relic from one of the most fateful nights in history, purchased for more than $81,000.

Patience Worth, The Ghostly Author, And Her Medium
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Patience Worth, The Ghostly Author, And Her Medium

Pearl often looked as though she was being two people at once—both consciousnesses existed at the same time and in her one body.

The Early Farming Roots Of Hollywood
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The Early Farming Roots Of Hollywood

Before the sparkling heels and paparazzi, the rural small town of Hollywood, California, was home to nothing but farmland.

The Mystery of Canadian Lake Monster Ogopogo
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The Mystery of Canadian Lake Monster Ogopogo

It’s even the mascot of the region’s hockey team!

The Stranger Than Fiction Stories Behind an Iconic Horror Film
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The Stranger Than Fiction Stories Behind an Iconic Horror Film

The supernatural events in the film were nothing compared to the spooky real-life horrors that plagued the movie's cast and set.

Where Did Women Jumping Out of Cakes Come From?
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Where Did Women Jumping Out of Cakes Come From?

The first publicized incident was known as the "Pie Girl Dinner."

The Odd Origins of Everyday Phrases
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Odd Origins of Everyday Phrases

We certainly hope your imagination is not exactly “running amok.”

Most read

The best of the best! Read through the most loved stories by Ripley fans just like you.

Find More Stories Like This One in Our Book!

The 19th book in the bestselling series from Ripley's Believe It or Not! has jaw-dropping oddities from around the world!

Escape the Ordinary book
Swirling Pinstripe backdrop
Ripley's Cartoon Of The Day

Sunday Cartoon! - February 2, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

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!