The Roman Feast of Death: Macabre Dining Experiences
Vintage & Historical

The Roman Feast of Death: Macabre Dining Experiences

Emperor Domitian went as far as making sure the room and food were all a stark black color.

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Death as a Woman: The Accabadora of Sardinia
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Death as a Woman: The Accabadora of Sardinia

She carried an olive cane (su mazzolu) or mallet to deal deathblows as needed.

Cù Sith: Scotland's Ghostly Death Hounds
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Cù Sith: Scotland's Ghostly Death Hounds

The Celtic fairy dog was infamous for preying on humans to take them to the fairy realm.

Delectable Dessert Origins: The History of Pound Cake
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Delectable Dessert Origins: The History of Pound Cake

How did this classic cake earn its name? Did it cost a pound to make back in 1747?

Swallowing Swords and Making History: The Story of World Sword Swallower's Day!
People
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Swallowing Swords and Making History: The Story of World Sword Swallower's Day!

Practiced in sideshows and by street performances today, its deep-rooted history has led to unexpected contributions to medical science.

Animal Vision: Seeing the World Through Their Eyes
Animals
Diana Bocco

Animal Vision: Seeing the World Through Their Eyes

From bees spotting patterns to snakes hunting in the dark, animals sense the world in ways we can’t.

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Vintage & Historical

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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Believe It or Not! Total Solar Eclipse Captured for Ripley’s Exhibit Collection

Converging art and astronomy, artist uses the power of the sun to create piece for Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

Believe It or Not! Total Solar Eclipse Captured for Ripley’s Exhibit Collection

Vintage & Historical

Up Close With Ripley's Legendary Fertility Statues

Acquired more than 25 years ago, the iconic statues have become a must-see.

Up Close With Ripley's Legendary Fertility Statues

Animals

Meet Cheddar, the One-in-30-million Orange Lobster

Named after Red Lobster's iconic Cheddar Bay Biscuits®, this unique lobster is an incredibly rare find!

Meet Cheddar, the One-in-30-million Orange Lobster

Animals

Watch the Trained Rats and Cats of Cirque du Sewer

The show with acro-cats and acro-rats!

Watch the Trained Rats and Cats of Cirque du Sewer

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Those Four Small Words Can Be Attributed To A 100-Year-Old Cartoon

Believe It or Not! turns 100!

Those Four Small Words Can Be Attributed To A 100-Year-Old Cartoon

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The recipe for concrete was lost for 900 years.

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Squirrels can rotate their back ankles 180 degrees.

March 3, 2025

Whale shark mouths can reach up to 5 feet wide, but their throats are only the size of an orange!

Sunday cartoon! - March 2, 2025

An unwashed pillowcase can have 17,000 times more bacteria than a toilet.

March 1, 2025

Korean artist Jinil Park turns sketchlike line drawings into 3D furniture using hammered metal wires.

February 28, 2025

Selfie Toaster by Burnt Impressions can burn your portrait onto your morning toast.

February 27, 2025

Global shipments of champagne are down over 15% from 2023.

February 26, 2025

Tokyo, Japan, is home to more than 37 million people!

February 25, 2025

A Detroit-area library allowed Chuck Hildebrandt to keep his 50-year-overdue book.

February 24, 2025

In 1789, George Washington's presidential salary equaled 2% of the total U.S. budget.
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