The Truth Behind the “Failure” of Colgate Beef Lasagna
Apparently, nobody had a craving for freeze-dried chicken and crab meat entrees created by a company best known for mint-flavored toothpaste.
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When Muhammad Ali Tried to Reunite the Beatles
The heavyweight boxer was a confessed Beatles fan!
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Mike the Headless Chicken Will Leave You Asking “What the Cluck?”
Mike, survived 18 headless months!
Vintage & Historical
The Early Origins of Temporary Tattoos: Hand-Painted Knees
With a shorter hemline and a blank kneecap, 1920s flappers began painting pictures on their legs.
Art & Fashion
Making Banksy: Millionaire Graffiti Artist’s Identity Still a Mystery
Banksy’s never been unmasked, but he keeps his agenda front and center.
Pop Culture
Princess Leia’s Hair Was Inspired by Real Mexican Rebels
Leia herself was inspired by a Mexican rebel named Clara de la Rocha.
People
Charlie McCarthy: The Dummy Only Dummies Didn't Listen To
More people listened to this dummy than listened to "War of the Worlds."
Places
Ripley’s Round Trip: The Most Forbidden Places on Earth
Hop in! This week we are visiting the most forbidden places on Earth!
Science & Technology
Mood Rings: From '70s fad and '90s nostalgia to LCDs and NFTs
Mood rings used the same technology as some of our favorite modern-day devices — probably even the screen you’re reading right now!
Sports
Singing Crowd Controllers Are True Stars of Qatar's World Cup
The chants have become so catchy that some fans can’t get them out of their brains.
Pop Culture
The Quiz Show Rigging Scandal
I'll take the quiz show scandal of the 1950's for $500 please!
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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!