Polycephaly: Two Heads Are Stranger Than One
Animals

Polycephaly: Two Heads Are Stranger Than One

The birth of a two-headed calf is extremely rare, with estimates suggesting a chance of 1 in 400 million.

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Top 5 Most Inaccurate Fossil Reconstructions
Science & Technology
Engrid Barnett

Top 5 Most Inaccurate Fossil Reconstructions

From the buttheaded sea creature to mixing up horns and thumbs, history is full of prehistoric missteps.

Dinosaur Highway Uncovered: 166-Million-Year-Old Footprints Discovered in UK Quarry
Vintage & Historical
Diana Bocco

Dinosaur Highway Uncovered: 166-Million-Year-Old Footprints Discovered in UK Quarry

Scientists from Oxford and Birmingham universities have uncovered a sprawling quarry floor covered in dinosaur tracks.

The Tallest Man in History: The Incredible Story of Robert Wadlow
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The Tallest Man in History: The Incredible Story of Robert Wadlow

From a small-town boy to a global sensation, Robert Wadlow’s record-breaking height made history—but his remarkable life made him truly unforgettable.

Ripley's Round Trip: Uncovering the Dark History of Ripley's First Museum
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Ripley's Round Trip: Uncovering the Dark History of Ripley's First Museum

From William G. Warden to the mysterious "Mr. X," the Warden Castle is full of history.

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

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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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

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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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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Ripley's has been presenting the incredible and the unusual in illustrated form since 1918. Believe It or Not!, it is the longest running syndicated cartoon in history!

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In 2024, Florida's Orlando Science Center had 262 people launch paper rockets at the same time!

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A 5-year-old from Texas named Ethan designed an Angry Birds level that Rovio added to the game.

Sunday cartoon! - March 16, 2025

Hot Springs, Arkansas, is home to the world's shortest St. Patrick's Day parade - a mere 98 feet long!

March 15, 2025

No number before 1,000 contains the letter A.

March 14, 2025

The Colosseum was lined with sand to absorb blood. The Latin word for sand, "harena," gave rise to the modern term arena.

March 13, 2025

Over a period of 45 years, Beethoven composed a total of 722 pieces of music!

March 12, 2025

The Galápagos marine iguana is the only lizard in the world that feeds in the ocean.

March 11, 2025

The slow loris is considered the only venomous primate on earth.

March 10, 2025

A new survey states that 45% of dog owners would choose their dog over a date!

Sunday cartoon! - March 9, 2025

Chester Arthur held a White House yard sale, selling historic items like Lincoln's pants, to fund a redecoration project.
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