The Real Scientist That Inspired Frankenstein
In 1803, he was given an executed criminal to animate.
People
Surviving Multiple Lightning Strikes - Ripley’s Believe It or Notcast Episode 17
After seven strikes, it's no wonder this man thought he was cursed.
People
The Comic Book Made From the Writer's Ashes
His widow had his ashes mixed into the ink of his most famous comic.
People
Did Pocahontas and John Smith Share Romance? - Ripley’s Believe It or Notcast Episode 16
This week on the Notcast, we dive deep into the facts behind Pocahontas and John Smith's relationship.
People
Who Really Cut Off Van Gogh's Ear? - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 015
This week on the Notcast, we look into the theory that artist Paul Gauguin cut off van Gogh's ear.
Vintage & Historical
What Were Washington's Teeth Really Made From? - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Ep. 014
Some stories even say he carved his teeth himself!
Vintage & Historical
Seven Bones of Christian Saints From the 17th-Century
Robert Ripley received these bones in Italy, 1925.
Animals
The History of Crocodile-Filled Moats - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 13
This week on the Notcast, we look through the history books to find out how moats worked and if any contained killer reptiles.
People
Roaches VS Nuclear Armageddon - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 12
Let's break down the research behind a cockroach and atomic bomb confrontation.
Pop Culture
Wielding Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber
Not as clumsy or random as a blaster...
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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!