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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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 Ripley Have a Heart Attack on TV’s First Reality Show?
Vintage & Historical
Sabrina Sieck

Did Ripley Have a Heart Attack on TV’s First Reality Show?

Ripley's first TV show is arguably the first “reality” show in history.

Those Four Small Words Can Be Attributed To A 100-Year-Old Cartoon
Vintage & Historical
Sabrina Sieck

Those Four Small Words Can Be Attributed To A 100-Year-Old Cartoon

Believe It or Not! turns 100!

The FBI Had Its Eye on It's a Wonderful Life
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The FBI Had Its Eye on It's a Wonderful Life

“It’s A Wonderful Life had employed two common tricks used by Communists..."

Listen to the First-ever Radio Broadcast Live From a Snake Pit
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

Listen to the First-ever Radio Broadcast Live From a Snake Pit

After milking the snake of venom, the handler drank it!

The Modern-Day Marco Polo's Preferred Passport Stamp: China
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

The Modern-Day Marco Polo's Preferred Passport Stamp: China

Ripley scoured the globe for the unbelievable.

Quack Medical Shock Machine From 1899
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

Quack Medical Shock Machine From 1899

People believed they could shock themselves into feeling better.

Set of Skull Drill-Saws for Trepanation
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

Set of Skull Drill-Saws for Trepanation

Could a hole in your head really relieve a headache?

Robert Ripley's Unbelievable Quest To Buy A Volcano
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

Robert Ripley's Unbelievable Quest To Buy A Volcano

JP and Julia from Hellthy Junk Food stopped by to get the full story of Robert Ripley's attempt to buy a volcano.

Pele's Curse: The Hawaiian Goddess Punishes Thieves
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Pele's Curse: The Hawaiian Goddess Punishes Thieves

Each year, the Hawaiian post office receives thousands of pounds of mail with people begging Pele to forgive them.

Debunking the Image of the Ninja
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Debunking the Image of the Ninja

Ninja stealth meant blending in, not wearing black pajamas.

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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!