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.

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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.

The History of Mermaids
Vintage & Historical
Kelsey Roslin

The History of Mermaids

The history of mermaids stretches back through the folklore, legends, and myths of cultures around the world.

The World's Largest Hot Air Balloon Festival
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The World's Largest Hot Air Balloon Festival

Every year, over 500 hot air balloons float above Balloon Fiesta Park!

Unique Funeral Customs from History 
Vintage & Historical
Diana Bocco

Unique Funeral Customs from History 

Discover some of the most unique and mind-boggling funeral customs from around the globe.

The Iron Lung: A Mechanical Miracle of the Polio Era
Vintage & Historical
Jordan Neese

The Iron Lung: A Mechanical Miracle of the Polio Era

How does the iron lung work? It’s not as straightforward as it may sound.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Acquires Rare Olympic Torch Collection
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Acquires Rare Olympic Torch Collection

Ripley’s collection showcases a remarkable 116 torches with a more than $10 million combined value!

Up Close & Peculiar With Bloodletting Instruments
Vintage & Historical
Allyson Iovino

Up Close & Peculiar With Bloodletting Instruments

Could draining your blood cure your headache?

Up Close & Peculiar With a Crocodile Jaw Club
Vintage & Historical
Allyson Iovino

Up Close & Peculiar With a Crocodile Jaw Club

This club is made from the jaws of one of the most ancient animals on the planet.

Was the Declaration of Independence Really Signed on July 4th, 1776?
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Was the Declaration of Independence Really Signed on July 4th, 1776?

Well, that’s the day it went to the printer, but… 

Up Close With a Shuar Shrunken Head
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Up Close With a Shuar Shrunken Head

Few people have witnessed the process of making one.

Debunking 5 of the Weirdest Laws We’ve Ever Heard
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

Debunking 5 of the Weirdest Laws We’ve Ever Heard

Does Utah have a law prohibiting women from swearing?

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

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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!