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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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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.

Did Betsy Ross Design and Sew the First Flag?
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Engrid Barnett

Did Betsy Ross Design and Sew the First Flag?

The evidence is “flagging” when it comes to her involvement in the original design.

Atta Boy, the Lost Holy Grail of the Ripley's Collection
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Atta Boy, the Lost Holy Grail of the Ripley's Collection

Is he still out there waiting to be rediscovered?

19th Century Mummified Half-Head
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

19th Century Mummified Half-Head

These involuntary corpses are responsible for more medicinal success than we can imagine.

Cracking the Classic Egg Dance
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Cracking the Classic Egg Dance

Fair warning: most of us wouldn’t want to attempt this joyous romp while wearing our Sunday best.

The Sideshow Corpse Hidden in a Fun House
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Sideshow Corpse Hidden in a Fun House

The well-traveled, mummified mountebank crisscrossed the country for decades while in the midst of decomposition. And people paid to see it.

Photographing the Dead and Grieving With Spirit Photography
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

Photographing the Dead and Grieving With Spirit Photography

One photographer claimed to photograph the ghost of Abraham Lincoln.

A Mummy Foot Mystery From the 18th-Century B.C.
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

A Mummy Foot Mystery From the 18th-Century B.C.

This foot was so well preserved that its prints and nails remain intact!

Secrets of a Greek Fire Grenade From 800 A.D.
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

Secrets of a Greek Fire Grenade From 800 A.D.

Greek fire was said to burn when it came into contact with water or even mere sunlight!

The Mystery of the Black Taj Mahal
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Chris Littlechild

The Mystery of the Black Taj Mahal

Is the marble mausoleum just one of two iconic monuments?

The Confabulation of “Elementary, My Dear Watson”
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

The Confabulation of “Elementary, My Dear Watson”

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle never wrote Sherlock’s most famous line.

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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!

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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!