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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The Camel-Riding Robot Jockeys Of The U.A.E.
Science & Technology
Chris Littlechild

The Camel-Riding Robot Jockeys Of The U.A.E.

Camels are surprisingly swift, reaching running speeds of around 40 mph.

The Colorful Life of Andy Warhol
People
Chris Littlechild

The Colorful Life of Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol had his own unique (and probably smelly) process. He used urine to help with the oxidation process of his work.

The Early Farming Roots Of Hollywood
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The Early Farming Roots Of Hollywood

Before the sparkling heels and paparazzi, the rural small town of Hollywood, California, was home to nothing but farmland.

The Mystery of Canadian Lake Monster Ogopogo
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The Mystery of Canadian Lake Monster Ogopogo

It’s even the mascot of the region’s hockey team!

The Stranger Than Fiction Stories Behind an Iconic Horror Film
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The Stranger Than Fiction Stories Behind an Iconic Horror Film

The supernatural events in the film were nothing compared to the spooky real-life horrors that plagued the movie's cast and set.

The Surprising Story Of Pirate Captain Kidd's Buried Booty On Liberty Island
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The Surprising Story Of Pirate Captain Kidd's Buried Booty On Liberty Island

You might think that the story would end there: hanged on May 23, 1701.

The Legend of the South Texas Headless Horseman, El Muerto
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The Legend of the South Texas Headless Horseman, El Muerto

Vidal’s corpse was said to have been beheaded and tied securely to a horse, along with his decapitated head.

The Mystery of Ambrose J. Small, the Missing Millionaire
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The Mystery of Ambrose J. Small, the Missing Millionaire

A string of wild claims continue to swirl around Ambrose J. Small and his disappearance.

The Puzzling Tale of Alfred Packer: The Colorado Cannibal
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The Puzzling Tale of Alfred Packer: The Colorado Cannibal

Having eaten everything, even the leather of their shoes, there was only one food source left.

The Hallucinatory Voices That Saved a Woman’s Life
Science & Technology
Chris Littlechild

The Hallucinatory Voices That Saved a Woman’s Life

A.B. had been reading one night when she heard a voice in her mind, entirely unlike her own.

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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!