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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.

Billions in Real Life Treasure Lost to History
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Billions in Real Life Treasure Lost to History

Thieves made off with so much gold, they were simply dumping it to get away.

Vampire Attack Sucks Life out of the Cold War
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Vampire Attack Sucks Life out of the Cold War

The CIA faked vampire attacks during the Cold War.

Eels to Orchestras: Ripley's Guide to Holiday Pies
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Colton Kruse

Eels to Orchestras: Ripley's Guide to Holiday Pies

Cromwell banned pies during the 17th-century.

The Weird, but True, History of Presidential Turkey Pardons
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Weird, but True, History of Presidential Turkey Pardons

Eisenhower delighted in eating the turkey he was given.

Onbashira Festival: It’s Log, Log, Log
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Onbashira Festival: It’s Log, Log, Log

A Ren & Stimpy approved Japanese celebration!

Historic Estate Cliveden Turned Canvas Covered in Blood
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Historic Estate Cliveden Turned Canvas Covered in Blood

A battle and the “Blood Portrait."

Note: Declare Your Moon Germs to Customs
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Sabrina Sieck

Note: Declare Your Moon Germs to Customs

$33.31 to travel to the moon and back!

Or Not: Horns on Viking Helmets
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Colton Kruse

Or Not: Horns on Viking Helmets

Helmets with horns have been found, but...

The Charlatan Count Who Sold the Eiffel Tower
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Colton Kruse

The Charlatan Count Who Sold the Eiffel Tower

The buyer was too ashamed to contact police.

How the Massive Niagara Falls Ran Dry
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

How the Massive Niagara Falls Ran Dry

People flocked to church, praying for the falls to flow again!

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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!