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When Muhammad Ali Tried to Reunite the Beatles
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The Origins of Fortune Cookies Are Neither Chinese nor American
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Did America’s Largest President Get Stuck in a Bathtub?
Is the bathtub story true? Or, is it a lingering bit of a political smear campaign?
Animals
The Idea That Bullfrogs Never Sleep is Bull
Animals have devised fascinating ways to rest while on the go, maintaining enough alertness to evade predators.
People
Are We Facing a Redhead Extinction?
Only about 4–5 percent of the world's population carries the gene for red hair.
Animals
Goldfish Have Much Longer Memories Than You Think
If you think it's a meager three seconds, you've been duped.
Vintage & Historical
Americans Invented the Automobile, Right?
From 6th-century sailing chariots to Leonardo da Vinci’s self-propelled carriage, think again.
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The Greatest Misquotes in History
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Swimming After You Eat? Yes, You Can.
Rumors of after-meal cramping have been greatly exaggerated.
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Ripley’s daily fun facts cartoon started in 1918 by Robert Ripley. Stories so bizarre it can only be called “Believe It or Not”
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Sunday Cartoon! - February 2, 2025
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!