Meghan Yani

Meghan Yani

A Ripley's contributor since 2020, Meghan is a nomad with a taste for the weirder things in life. Known for dropping quirky fun facts at unexpected (and sometimes inappropriate) times, she blends her enthusiasm for far-flung destinations with a penchant for pop culture and everyday oddities, inviting readers to escape the ordinary and embrace the unconventional.

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Washington Woman Attacked by Owl... Twice
Animals
Meghan Yani

Washington Woman Attacked by Owl... Twice

“It felt like getting punched in the back of the head by someone wearing rings.”

Patient Played Saxophone Throughout His Own Brain Surgery
Science & Technology
Meghan Yani

Patient Played Saxophone Throughout His Own Brain Surgery

The doctors studied the music prior to surgery so they would notice any changes.

Just a Number: Group of Skydivers Over Age 80 Break Record
Sports
Meghan Yani

Just a Number: Group of Skydivers Over Age 80 Break Record

Definitely not your average JOES.

‘Operation Noah’s Ark’ Saves 275 Parrots Stranded by Ian
Animals
Meghan Yani

‘Operation Noah’s Ark’ Saves 275 Parrots Stranded by Ian

“I would never leave them. Never.”

Art Exhibit Features Purr-fect Portraits of Nicolas Cage with Cats
People
Meghan Yani

Art Exhibit Features Purr-fect Portraits of Nicolas Cage with Cats

A purr-fectly curated art exhibit dedicated to Nicolas Cage.

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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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