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Up Close & Peculiar With African Fantasy Coffins

Would you get buried in a giant shoe?

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Up Close & Peculiar With African Fantasy Coffins
Art & Fashion
Allyson Iovino

Up Close & Peculiar With African Fantasy Coffins

Would you get buried in a giant shoe?

The Unexpected Art of Pressure Washing
Art & Fashion
Emily Harriss

The Unexpected Art of Pressure Washing

Sam Ward has introduced us to what might be the most satisfying art form ever—pressure washing!

Reawakening Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” Dress
Pop Culture
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Reawakening Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” Dress

Now valued at $10M, one of history and pop culture’s most significant garments has been recreated by Angelica Hicks.

5 Incredible Artists That Will Leave Your Mind Blown!
Art & Fashion
Colton Kruse

5 Incredible Artists That Will Leave Your Mind Blown!

Squarely set at the intersection between pop-culture, fine art, and absolutely bonkers creativity.

This Popular Accessory Was Worn by Royalty and Prostitutes
Art & Fashion
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

This Popular Accessory Was Worn by Royalty and Prostitutes

From ancient Egypt to the 1990s, the choker has a long and complex history.

Snoopy First Appeared in a Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Cartoon
Art & Fashion
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Snoopy First Appeared in a Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Cartoon

At 14 years old, Charles Schulz submitted a drawing of his dog to Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Making Banksy: Millionaire Graffiti Artist’s Identity Still a Mystery
Art & Fashion
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Making Banksy: Millionaire Graffiti Artist’s Identity Still a Mystery

Banksy’s never been unmasked, but he keeps his agenda front and center.

Hazy Skies In Impressionist Artwork Illustrated... Air Pollution?
Art & Fashion
Noelle Talmon

Hazy Skies In Impressionist Artwork Illustrated... Air Pollution?

It seems the industrial revolution made have had an artistic impact!

An Anthology Of Ripley's Fashion
Art & Fashion
Emily Harriss

An Anthology Of Ripley's Fashion

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! has collected the best of the bizarre.

How Tuberculosis Influenced Victorian Fashion
Art & Fashion
Kelsey Roslin

How Tuberculosis Influenced Victorian Fashion

People became enamored with the physical effects of contracting the illness. Pale skin, thin waists, and flushed cheeks were seen as quite desirable.

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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!