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Proto-NFT? Receipt for Invisible Art From 1959 Sells for $1.2 Million
Art & Fashion
Engrid Barnett

Proto-NFT? Receipt for Invisible Art From 1959 Sells for $1.2 Million

Upon the purchase of one of Yves Klein’s imaginary zones, the artist went through an elaborate ritual with the buyer, which sometimes included burning the receipt.

Sweet Sculptures: Movie-Inspired Gingerbread Art
Art & Fashion
Engrid Barnett

Sweet Sculptures: Movie-Inspired Gingerbread Art

Instead of adorable Christmas decorations, Caroline Eriksson uses gingerbread to sculpt veritable masterpieces.

This Hairball is Officially the Guinness World Records™ Title Holder for Largest Ball of Human Hair!
Art & Fashion
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

This Hairball is Officially the Guinness World Records™ Title Holder for Largest Ball of Human Hair!

At 225.13 pounds, watch Hoss the Human Hairball drop on New Year's Eve!

Scale Up Your Wardrobe With Lizard-and-ME Clothing From Fashion Brand Company
Art & Fashion
Kelsey Roslin

Scale Up Your Wardrobe With Lizard-and-ME Clothing From Fashion Brand Company

Where other brands steer clear of anything strange, Penelope Gazin leans into it (we’re looking at you, three-legged pants). 

World’s First Tattooed Car Pays Tribute to Traditional Japanese Artistry
Art & Fashion
Noelle Talmon

World’s First Tattooed Car Pays Tribute to Traditional Japanese Artistry

The actual “tattooing” took place over five 8-hour days.

The One Where “The Rachel” Becomes Iconic
Art & Fashion
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The One Where “The Rachel” Becomes Iconic

It’s kind of crazy to think about how one simple cut can become a pop-culture icon for the ages. It’s actually kick-you-in-the-crotch, spit-on-your-neck fantastic.

How Seven Victorian Sisters Made Millions With Their Long Hair
Art & Fashion
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

How Seven Victorian Sisters Made Millions With Their Long Hair

The Sutherland Sisters were great performers, but all anyone seemed to care about was their hair.

An Alex Trebek Portrait Worth a Thousand Cubes
People
Engrid Barnett

An Alex Trebek Portrait Worth a Thousand Cubes

NiceCubeArt crafts intricate portraits using thousands of mini Rubik’s Cubes.

Art That Goes Against the Grain
Art & Fashion
Noelle Talmon

Art That Goes Against the Grain

Art studio, FallingInSand, goes totally against the grain with their truly mesmerizing sand art pieces.

Clacking Along With the Boston Typewriter Orchestra
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Colton Kruse

Clacking Along With the Boston Typewriter Orchestra

They gave up on using paper, it didn't affect the sound.

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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!