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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.

George Washington’s Cherry Tree Tale Debunked
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

George Washington’s Cherry Tree Tale Debunked

Uncover the dishonesty in a tale about the virtues of honesty.

Was Drink Toasting Originally a Way to Avoid Poisoning?
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Was Drink Toasting Originally a Way to Avoid Poisoning?

This urban myth proves you shouldn’t believe everything you read on the internet.

Questions Surrounding the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Questions Surrounding the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Where was the Secret Service?

Is the Phrase 'Saved by the Bell' About Being Buried Alive?
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

Is the Phrase 'Saved by the Bell' About Being Buried Alive?

The grave story behind the iconic phrase.

Vomitoriums: The Fake Roman Room Used to Vomit
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

Vomitoriums: The Fake Roman Room Used to Vomit

The room had another purpose.

Was George Washington the Founding Father of Marijuana?
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Was George Washington the Founding Father of Marijuana?

Have the rumors of Washington been greatly exaggerated?

The Controversial Origins of the Pythagorean Theorem
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

The Controversial Origins of the Pythagorean Theorem

Was Pythagoras a mathematical genius or the king of numerical hype?

10 Doomsday Scenarios That Never Happened
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

10 Doomsday Scenarios That Never Happened

The human race has always been fascinated by, and has taken quite a few guesses at, how the world will come to an end.

Silvianus Ring: One Ring to Curse Them All
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Silvianus Ring: One Ring to Curse Them All

Did the Ring of Silvianus Inspire J.R.R. Tolkien?

Up Close With Ripley's Legendary Fertility Statues
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Up Close With Ripley's Legendary Fertility Statues

Acquired more than 25 years ago, the iconic statues have become a must-see.

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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!