Chris Littlechild

Chris Littlechild

Chris is a lifelong fan of all things strange and wonderful. He first visited a Ripley's Odditorium at the age of 10 and, more than two decades later, this London-based writer had the pleasure of visiting the magnificent Odditorium in Orlando while on his honeymoon. Chris now delights in sharing the strangest stories from around the world with eager readers. He has a particular affinity for animal-related and historical oddities and is an ardent horror fan. He'll never shy away from the grisliest and most unbelievable of stories, such as that of legendary blood-bather Countess Bathory.

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Mari Lwyd: The Winter Ritual of the Horse Skull
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

Mari Lwyd: The Winter Ritual of the Horse Skull

Ringing in the holidays with a... horse skull?

Sea Dads: The Amazing Dads of the Deep Blue
Animals
Chris Littlechild

Sea Dads: The Amazing Dads of the Deep Blue

Meet these iconic sea dads!

Court Fools and Jesters Were Actually Very Intelligent
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

Court Fools and Jesters Were Actually Very Intelligent

Fools often knew more about what was going on in the court than the king.

Luckiest Or Unluckiest Man In The World?
People
Chris Littlechild

Luckiest Or Unluckiest Man In The World?

He's escaped a fatal plane crash, a sinking bus, and even an exploding car!

Did Einstein Really Fail Math?
People
Chris Littlechild

Did Einstein Really Fail Math?

He considered himself, in his own words, “a pariah” among academics.

Is a Dog's Mouth Actually Cleaner Than a Human's?
Science & Technology
Chris Littlechild

Is a Dog's Mouth Actually Cleaner Than a Human's?

Many of us enjoy kisses from our pups safe in the belief that dogs’ mouths have fewer germs than our own. But how does canine oral cleanliness really stack up to that of humans?

Does the Simpsons Really Predict the Future?
Pop Culture
Chris Littlechild

Does the Simpsons Really Predict the Future?

The show has seemingly predicted several Super Bowl victories as well as Donald Trump's presidency.

Fresh Facts About the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Will Smith
People
Chris Littlechild

Fresh Facts About the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Will Smith

Chillin' out maxin', relaxin' all cool with the Fresh Prince of West Philadelphia.

Live Long and Prosper: The Longest Living Animals on Earth
Animals
Chris Littlechild

Live Long and Prosper: The Longest Living Animals on Earth

Stock up on birthday candles because these animals are hitting triple digits!

The Australian Night Parrot: World's Most Elusive Bird?
Animals
Chris Littlechild

The Australian Night Parrot: World's Most Elusive Bird?

The elusive bird has left scientists and enthusiasts perplexed.

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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!