Mask Up, Hollywood! Our Dino is Rockin' a New Accessory
Where else can you find a dinosaur, an octopus, and a donut wearing a massive face covering?
Pop Culture
When Muhammad Ali Tried to Reunite the Beatles
The heavyweight boxer was a confessed Beatles fan!
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Vintage & Historical
The Early Farming Roots Of Hollywood
Before the sparkling heels and paparazzi, the rural small town of Hollywood, California, was home to nothing but farmland.
Vintage & Historical
The Mystery of Canadian Lake Monster Ogopogo
It’s even the mascot of the region’s hockey team!
People
Lawn Chair Larry and His Balloon Trip to the Sky
He packed a pistol in case things went awry... They did.
Places
The Living Legacy of Lucy the Elephant
An elephant who's impossible to forget.
Vintage & Historical
The Stranger Than Fiction Stories Behind an Iconic Horror Film
The supernatural events in the film were nothing compared to the spooky real-life horrors that plagued the movie's cast and set.
Vintage & Historical
Where Did Women Jumping Out of Cakes Come From?
The first publicized incident was known as the "Pie Girl Dinner."
Vintage & Historical
The Odd Origins of Everyday Phrases
We certainly hope your imagination is not exactly “running amok.”
Animals
Can Pigs Make a Body Disappear? Almost.
Weird, yes. But not at all uncommon. It’s a fact: Pigs eat people.
Animals
1967: The Night Of The Grizzlies
What were the odds of two bear attacks in one night? Infinitesimal but not impossible.
Daily cartoons
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!