Mari Lwyd: The Winter Ritual of the Horse Skull
Vintage & Historical

Mari Lwyd: The Winter Ritual of the Horse Skull

Ringing in the holidays with a... horse skull?

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Vintage & Historical

Jump into a century of seldom-seen historical feats. Lose yourself in unusual stories from days gone by. Here's your chance to journey through decades of curious people, places, and stories that stand the test of time.

The Real Life Mummy’s Curse: Ancient Remains Could Infect Humans
Vintage & Historical
Diana Bocco

The Real Life Mummy’s Curse: Ancient Remains Could Infect Humans

From chilling stories to television screens, does the mummy curse exist?

Stone of Destiny Reveals New Secrets Ahead of King Charles’ Coronation
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

Stone of Destiny Reveals New Secrets Ahead of King Charles’ Coronation

A discovery sure to rock your world!

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Is Two Torches Away From Victory
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Is Two Torches Away From Victory

Ripley's adds another torch to the collection!

A Look Inside Ripley's JFK Collection
Vintage & Historical
Jordan Neese

A Look Inside Ripley's JFK Collection

From a snippet of his hair to the back brace that might have played a role in his death, our collection of JFK memorabilia reflects the intrigue and tragedy of the late President’s life.

The Beatles, the British Invasion, and 1,000 Pounds of Wigs
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

The Beatles, the British Invasion, and 1,000 Pounds of Wigs

Although the mop-headed band’s first single, “Please Please Me” flopped in the US, they soon made up for it in fake hair sales!

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Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

The water's frigid temperatures kept the ship in remarkable condition.

Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

People

The Uncanny Case of the Jim Twins, Two Estranged Twins Who Led Identical Lives

They unknowingly forged lives as identical as their DNA.

The Uncanny Case of the Jim Twins, Two Estranged Twins Who Led Identical Lives

People

The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

Tarrare was the walking manifestation of one of the seven deadly sins as he prowled the cobbled streets of 18th-century Paris indulging his endless hunger.

The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

December 25, 2024

Cartoon of the Day

Baby boomers are the richest generation in history.

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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