Whale Decomposition: The Lifecycle Of A Cetacean Carcass
Whale bodies can create habitats that last for years underwater.
Science & Technology
The World’s Underwater Space Graveyard
Among the space graveyard are secret Russian military space stations that were used to test space weapons.
Vintage & Historical
The Many Miracles of Saint Nicholas: Santa’s Inspiration
Saint Nicholas was said to roam the city at night, leaving little gifts for the poor.
People
The Biggest Hoax In History (Literally): The Cardiff Giant
This stone giant, unearthed in 1869, was believed to be a giant from the time of Noah.
Places
The Poison Garden of Alnwick Castle
Visitors have passed out from sniffing the plants.
Vintage & Historical
Turkeys vs Turkey: Which Came First?
The Turks have been around for 700 years, but fossil records have turkeys dated 23 million years old.
Vintage & Historical
Santa Claus Appeared on U.S. Bills
Though the bills are officially worthless now, a collector bought one for $40,000 in 2011.
Animals
Elephant Graveyards: The El Dorado of Africa
Many think the legend was perpetuated to fool British explorers.
Vintage & Historical
Human Unicorns Are Real
Robert Ripley discovered one in 1930.
Vintage & Historical
Pilgrim Oddities You Probably Didn't Know
They believed potatoes were poisonous at the time.
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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.
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!