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.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Is Two Torches Away From Victory
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Is Two Torches Away From Victory

Ripley's adds another torch to the collection!

A Look Inside Ripley's JFK Collection
Vintage & Historical
Jordan Neese

A Look Inside Ripley's JFK Collection

From a snippet of his hair to the back brace that might have played a role in his death, our collection of JFK memorabilia reflects the intrigue and tragedy of the late President’s life.

The Beatles, the British Invasion, and 1,000 Pounds of Wigs
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

The Beatles, the British Invasion, and 1,000 Pounds of Wigs

Although the mop-headed band’s first single, “Please Please Me” flopped in the US, they soon made up for it in fake hair sales!

The Real Mexican Rebels Behind Princess Leia’s Iconic Buns
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Real Mexican Rebels Behind Princess Leia’s Iconic Buns

Like Princess Leia and the woman who embodied her, Carrie Fisher, the legacy of these historical female figures will live on in history—buns and all!

What We Can Learn From the “Telling the Bees” Tradition
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

What We Can Learn From the “Telling the Bees” Tradition

Once upon a time, hives of yellow-and-black insects ranked first when sharing important family news. 

40 Years Ago, Time Magazine Put a Personal Computer on Its Front Cover 
Vintage & Historical
Diana Bocco

40 Years Ago, Time Magazine Put a Personal Computer on Its Front Cover 

Let's jump into a time machine and look back at a landmark award.

The War On Bagpipes: An Attempt To End The Instrument?
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

The War On Bagpipes: An Attempt To End The Instrument?

Ever since the Jacobite Rebellion, Scottish bagpipes have faced the chopping block.

Mother’s Day Founder Anna Jarvis Fought To Have the Holiday Abolished
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

Mother’s Day Founder Anna Jarvis Fought To Have the Holiday Abolished

From a movement led by women to a profitable holiday.

The Canary Resuscitator Machine Miners Once Used
Vintage & Historical
Diana Bocco

The Canary Resuscitator Machine Miners Once Used

These unbelievable birds saved the lives of countless miners.

The Irony Of The Man Who Made Himself Immune To Poison
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The Irony Of The Man Who Made Himself Immune To Poison

Taking "pick your poison" to new levels!

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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!