Science Says No, Your Urine is Not Sterile
No part of your body is germ free.
Pop Culture
When Muhammad Ali Tried to Reunite the Beatles
The heavyweight boxer was a confessed Beatles fan!
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Science & Technology
The Tropical Plant That Thrives on Shrew Poo
These particular pitcher plants get between 57 and 100 percent of their nitrogen from shrew feces!
Animals
A Pleistocene Era Sabertooth Tiger Cub Skull
University researchers say that sabertooth tigers scaled around 1000 pounds!
Animals
The U.S. Army Camel Corps
At one point, the camels were used to locate a watering hole, saving the lives of the entire crew.
People
Tombstone Tourism Is Booming
While diehard tombstone tourists have always felt at home in cemeteries, social distancing is bringing out a new crowd.
Vintage & Historical
Did Charles Lindbergh Make the First Transatlantic Trip in an Airplane?
Robert Ripley had the inside scoop when it came to Lindbergh’s so-called record.
People
Meet the First Woman of the Ejection Club
Rescuers didn't expect to find a woman.
Pop Culture
The Circus is on Call: Request a Circ-a-Gram
Knife juggling, anyone? Call 1-(NOW)-CIRCUS-1.
Vintage & Historical
The Glow Up Of The Radium Girls
After a full shift of this behavior, it’s no surprise that the women themselves began to glow.
Vintage & Historical
Did Betsy Ross Design and Sew the First Flag?
The evidence is “flagging” when it comes to her involvement in the original design.
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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!