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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Princess Leia’s Hair Was Inspired by Real Mexican Rebels
Pop Culture
Colton Kruse

Princess Leia’s Hair Was Inspired by Real Mexican Rebels

Leia herself was inspired by a Mexican rebel named Clara de la Rocha.

Charlie McCarthy: The Dummy Only Dummies Didn't Listen To
People
Colton Kruse

Charlie McCarthy: The Dummy Only Dummies Didn't Listen To

More people listened to this dummy than listened to Orson Welles's "War of the Worlds."

Vintage Football Protection Could Do More Harm Than Good
Sports
Colton Kruse

Vintage Football Protection Could Do More Harm Than Good

It wasn’t until 1943 that the NFL required all players to wear helmets.

Meat Sweats Are a Real Thing
Food
Colton Kruse

Meat Sweats Are a Real Thing

Do you suffer from meat sweats?

Up Close With a Vampire Killing Kit
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

Up Close With a Vampire Killing Kit

Who's up for a trip to Transylvania?

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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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