Colton Kruse

Colton Kruse

Starting as an intern in the Ripley’s digital archives, Colton’s intimately familiar with the travelogues and photo albums of Robert Ripley himself. Whether it’s writing, editing, or working in front of or behind the camera, a typical day has included chasing buried treasure, tracking cryptids, interviewing clowns, carrying crashed satellites, and calculating the results of hypothetical sports contests among ants.

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Libyan Desert Glass Forged by Extra-terrestrial Forces
People
Colton Kruse

Libyan Desert Glass Forged by Extra-terrestrial Forces

Scientists were baffled to learn the Egyptians had glass that was 26 million years old.

Meet the Woman Who Can Juggle Anything With Her Feet
People
Colton Kruse

Meet the Woman Who Can Juggle Anything With Her Feet

Her favorite stunt is juggling a 30-pound table—with her feet!

Dodo Birds Are Even Harder To Find Than You Think
Animals
Colton Kruse

Dodo Birds Are Even Harder To Find Than You Think

No complete specimen has ever been recovered.

The Mad Minds Behind Hellthy Junk Food
Food
Colton Kruse

The Mad Minds Behind Hellthy Junk Food

They made a grilled cheese volcano in honor of our founder, Robert Ripley!

Set of Skull Drill-Saws for Trepanation
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

Set of Skull Drill-Saws for Trepanation

Could a hole in your head really relieve a headache?

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

November 21, 2024

Cartoon of the Day

In 2024, a man wore 70 pieces of clothing on a flight to avoid baggage fees.

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!

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