Dire Wolf Revival: Part Science, Part Sci-Fi
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Dire Wolf Revival: Part Science, Part Sci-Fi

The dire wolf—yes, the massive, mythical-looking beast from "Game of Thrones"—was real. And now, it's returned.

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Will a Penny Falling From a Skyscraper Kill You?
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Will a Penny Falling From a Skyscraper Kill You?

Have you ever wanted to drop a penny off a skyscraper?

Can Only Particular Areas of Your Tongue Taste Certain Flavors?
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Engrid Barnett

Can Only Particular Areas of Your Tongue Taste Certain Flavors?

When it comes to the human tongue, don’t believe everything you see in a textbook.

Swimming After You Eat? Yes, You Can.
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Engrid Barnett

Swimming After You Eat? Yes, You Can.

Rumors of after-meal cramping have been greatly exaggerated.

Was the Bible's Forbidden Fruit Really an Apple?
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Engrid Barnett

Was the Bible's Forbidden Fruit Really an Apple?

This humble fruit is not to blame for humanity’s expulsion from paradise.

Is Shuffle Random? Why You Wouldn't Want It To Be
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Is Shuffle Random? Why You Wouldn't Want It To Be

Have you ever noticed a repeating order in your "shuffled" playlists?

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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

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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

Sunday Cartoon! - July 27, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

Less than 15% of the human population can create a cloverleaf with their tongue.

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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