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.

Inside A Canopic Jar From Ancient Egypt
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

Inside A Canopic Jar From Ancient Egypt

You wouldn't want to lose your lunch in the underworld...

The Man Who Faked Insanity To Avoid Death
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

The Man Who Faked Insanity To Avoid Death

Charles Fiester was given a stay of execution, and appeared to fall into a catatonic state

The Feathers That Could Buy a Boat (or Bride)
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

The Feathers That Could Buy a Boat (or Bride)

These feather coils could contain up to 60,000 feathers.

Was the World’s Oldest Person a Fraud? New Research Suggests...
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

Was the World’s Oldest Person a Fraud? New Research Suggests...

Researchers believe the real Calment's daughter may have been impersonating her.

The History of Creepy Victorian Christmas Cards
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

The History of Creepy Victorian Christmas Cards

Turnip-men, murderous frogs, and cats could have become the hallmarks of Christmas instead of reindeer, elves, and Santa!

The Trunkated Stories Behind White Elephant Gift Exchange
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Trunkated Stories Behind White Elephant Gift Exchange

Your coworkers may be trying to tell you something.

People Used To Tell Ghost Stories At Christmastime
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

People Used To Tell Ghost Stories At Christmastime

Have you ever wondered why the popular Christmas song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” has a line about telling “scary ghost stories?”

Why Pinball Games Were Once Against The Law
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Why Pinball Games Were Once Against The Law

In fact, many places still have laws on the books banning pinball.

Parents Used to Send Their Children Through the Mail
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Parents Used to Send Their Children Through the Mail

A six-year-old girl was shipped 720 miles to her father's house in Virginia.

The Mysterious Tale Of The S.S. Ourang Medan Ghost Ship
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The Mysterious Tale Of The S.S. Ourang Medan Ghost Ship

The crew's bodies were strewn across the decks, teeth bared staring in fear up at the Sun.

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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!