Noelle Talmon

Noelle Talmon

Noelle Talmon enjoys covering space oddities and unusual earthly events, such as congress’s UFO hearings and Mongolian eagle hunting. When she’s not diving deep into the origin of the quietest place in America or learning why Hemingway’s cats had six toes, she’s either riding her Indian Scout Bobber or traveling to the fjords of Norway and other faraway places.

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Immortal Jellyfish: The Secret To Cheating Death?
Animals
Noelle Talmon

Immortal Jellyfish: The Secret To Cheating Death?

Imagine being able to revert to a younger version of yourself whenever you get stressed.

The Island Covered in Deadly Snakes
Places
Noelle Talmon

The Island Covered in Deadly Snakes

This might be an island to skip on your next vacation!

The Origin of Pittsburgh Potties, ‘Open-Concept’ Basement Toilets
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

The Origin of Pittsburgh Potties, ‘Open-Concept’ Basement Toilets

These toilets are out in the open and aren’t enclosed, so anybody can see you do your business.

The Centuries-Old Cake Recipe Said To Reveal Your Future Spouse
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

The Centuries-Old Cake Recipe Said To Reveal Your Future Spouse

Some recipes for the cake required unsavory ingredients such as soot, urine, hair, and nail clippings.

Why Did People In The Middle Ages Wear Long And Pointy Shoes?
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

Why Did People In The Middle Ages Wear Long And Pointy Shoes?

Everyone who was anyone in Medieval Europe wore poulaines.

Inside the Ring With Muhammad Ali
People
Noelle Talmon

Inside the Ring With Muhammad Ali

A stolen bicycle inspired this 12-year-old from Louisville, Kentucky to take up boxing.

South Africa’s Most Valuable Pachyderm: Huberta the Hippo
Animals
Noelle Talmon

South Africa’s Most Valuable Pachyderm: Huberta the Hippo

Huberta began what would become a two-and-a-half-year journey of over 1,000 miles. Her trip became so popular that sightings of her made headlines around the world.

Unhappy Wife? Happy Life! The Show That Made Women Queen For A Day
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

Unhappy Wife? Happy Life! The Show That Made Women Queen For A Day

Each episode featured women who would compete to win the title by telling their sob stories.

Keeping the Mongolian Tradition of Eagle Hunting Alive
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

Keeping the Mongolian Tradition of Eagle Hunting Alive

Their golden eagles can dive at an impressive 200 miles per hour.

World’s First Tattooed Car Pays Tribute to Traditional Japanese Artistry
Art & Fashion
Noelle Talmon

World’s First Tattooed Car Pays Tribute to Traditional Japanese Artistry

The actual “tattooing” took place over five 8-hour days.

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

Sunday Cartoon! - February 2, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

NASA has an Office of Planetary Protection, just in case we ever find life on other plants.

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!