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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.

Mystery of the SS Morro Castle, a New Jersey Shipwreck
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Mystery of the SS Morro Castle, a New Jersey Shipwreck

Child-smuggling, marine negligence, arson, and possibly even murder...

Coal Recovered From the Sunken Titanic
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Colton Kruse

Coal Recovered From the Sunken Titanic

This coal was recovered from the Titanic's engine room 82 years after the ship sank.

The American Defectors Who Became North Korean Movie Stars
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

The American Defectors Who Became North Korean Movie Stars

Between beatings and psychological torture, they played evil Americans in propaganda films.

The Creepy Key West Doll They Say is Haunted
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

The Creepy Key West Doll They Say is Haunted

A young boy named Robert Eugene “Gene” Otto was gifted the doll in 1906.

Funeral Homes Were the First To Provide Ambulances
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

Funeral Homes Were the First To Provide Ambulances

Law enforcement had a list of funeral homes they would call for emergency assistance.

The Often-Overlooked Women Behind Famous Male Writers
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Noelle Talmon

The Often-Overlooked Women Behind Famous Male Writers

Many legendary male writers have women to thank for their success.

War Pigeons and Their Tales of Lifesaving Bravery
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

War Pigeons and Their Tales of Lifesaving Bravery

One pigeon delivered a message that saved the lives of 2,000 soldiers!

The Curious Skull Binding Rituals of New Britain
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Colton Kruse

The Curious Skull Binding Rituals of New Britain

Newborn heads were bound just after birth.

A Pocket Guide to Sumatran Magic
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Colton Kruse

A Pocket Guide to Sumatran Magic

Some of these ritual books contained recipes for malevolent curry.

100-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Eggs
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Colton Kruse

100-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Eggs

These eggs once belonged to a therizinosaurus—the "scythe lizard."

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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!