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.

Spy Radio 'Number Stations' Are Still Brodcasting
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Colton Kruse

Spy Radio 'Number Stations' Are Still Brodcasting

Thousands of these stations are still broadcasting, but no one is sure if there are any spies still listening.

The Louisville Butter Churn?
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Louisville Butter Churn?

The Louisville Slugger people didn't always make bats, and the way they started making bats is rather fortuitous.

3 Weird Stories for Tax Day
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

3 Weird Stories for Tax Day

Welcome to Tax Day! The IRS tax manual has instructions for collecting taxes after a nuclear war.

An Odd Fellow in Oddfellows (Cemetery, That Is)
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

An Odd Fellow in Oddfellows (Cemetery, That Is)

Santa Rosa, CA is a place rich in Ripley's History, and after one visit, we had to tell you all about it.

What Do North Carolina, Robert Ripley and Pearl Harbor Have in Common?
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

What Do North Carolina, Robert Ripley and Pearl Harbor Have in Common?

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies has a new Pearl Harbor exhibit opening this year, and we're taking a look at some of the history behind the exhibit.

Real Life Rosie the Riveter
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Real Life Rosie the Riveter

In honor of International Women's Day, we're taking a look at the real life inspiration for the Rosie the Riveter poster.

A Deep Dive Into Medical Quackery
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

A Deep Dive Into Medical Quackery

Astonishing medical quackery including radioactive belts, barber surgeons, and snake oil medicines.

Buy Your Own Authentic Dog Space Suit
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Buy Your Own Authentic Dog Space Suit

During the Space Race animals were sent into space.

30 Million Live in Caves in China
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

30 Million Live in Caves in China

It all sounds like something from a history book, but there are qualities here that would impress the most forward-thinking of modern architects.

George P. Burdell: Georgia Tech’s Most Accomplished Fictitious Alum
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

George P. Burdell: Georgia Tech’s Most Accomplished Fictitious Alum

In 1927 Ed Smith was accidentally sent two registration forms. He decided it would be an epic practical joke to enroll the fictitious person, George Burdell.

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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!