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.

Mummy Unwrapping Parties of the Victorian Era
Vintage & Historical
Diana Bocco

Mummy Unwrapping Parties of the Victorian Era

The unwrapping often started with an introduction or lecture, followed by the unrolling of the many layers of bandages until the body was revealed.

The Mysterious Beast That Once Terrorized France
Vintage & Historical
Kelsey Roslin

The Mysterious Beast That Once Terrorized France

The Beast attacked more than 200 people, about half of which were killed and at least partially eaten.

2,000-Year-Old Roman Bust Bought for $34.99 From Texas Goodwill
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

2,000-Year-Old Roman Bust Bought for $34.99 From Texas Goodwill

A $34.99 marble bust from a thrift store once belonged to a Roman military leader. Here's how the full scoop on the unbelievable find.

When Statehood For Moosylvania Was Thwarted By The Cuban Missile Crisis
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

When Statehood For Moosylvania Was Thwarted By The Cuban Missile Crisis

Finding humor in a time of crisis.

When Newspaper Monsters Terrified Children
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

When Newspaper Monsters Terrified Children

In the history of American newspapers, Walt McDougall was one of the most accomplished cartoonists, thanks in part to his terrifying illustrations.

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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

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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 27, 2024

Cartoon of the Day

Great hammerhead sharks spend up to 90% of their time swimming on their sides.

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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