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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.

The Surprising Story Of Pirate Captain Kidd's Buried Booty On Liberty Island
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The Surprising Story Of Pirate Captain Kidd's Buried Booty On Liberty Island

You might think that the story would end there: hanged on May 23, 1701.

Who Really Invented the Bagpipes?
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Who Really Invented the Bagpipes?

If you answered the Scottish, think again.

The Legend of the South Texas Headless Horseman, El Muerto
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Chris Littlechild

The Legend of the South Texas Headless Horseman, El Muerto

Vidal’s corpse was said to have been beheaded and tied securely to a horse, along with his decapitated head.

The Cursed Hope Diamond And Its Many “Victims”
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

The Cursed Hope Diamond And Its Many “Victims”

From Hindu gods to deposed monarchs & Titanic dreams, explore this jewel’s tumultuous history.

The Ghost Ship of Northern Kentucky
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Ghost Ship of Northern Kentucky

It remained a bit of a celebrity when it was featured in the opening scenes of Madonna’s music video of the song, “Papa Don’t Preach.”

The Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

The Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin

Beware! The stories behind these artifacts will make your skin crawl.

The Mystery of Ambrose J. Small, the Missing Millionaire
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The Mystery of Ambrose J. Small, the Missing Millionaire

A string of wild claims continue to swirl around Ambrose J. Small and his disappearance.

The Puzzling Tale of Alfred Packer: The Colorado Cannibal
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The Puzzling Tale of Alfred Packer: The Colorado Cannibal

Having eaten everything, even the leather of their shoes, there was only one food source left.

Did Charles Lindbergh Make the First Transatlantic Trip in an Airplane?
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Did Charles Lindbergh Make the First Transatlantic Trip in an Airplane?

Robert Ripley had the inside scoop when it came to Lindbergh’s so-called record.

The Glow Up Of The Radium Girls
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Glow Up Of The Radium Girls

After a full shift of this behavior, it’s no surprise that the women themselves began to glow.

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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

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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!