Real Life Rosie the Riveter
In honor of International Women's Day, we're taking a look at the real life inspiration for the Rosie the Riveter poster.
Weird Valentine's Day Gift Guide
At a loss for what to do for Valentine's Day? Here are some Ripley's inspired gift ideas.
Animals
Rare Footage of Last Jaguar in America
The last Jaguar in the US, El Jefe, makes rare video appearance.
Vintage & Historical
A Deep Dive Into Medical Quackery
Astonishing medical quackery including radioactive belts, barber surgeons, and snake oil medicines.
Art & Fashion
Steampunk train is biggest matchstick model in the world
Visitors can work the throttle, brake and forward levers – all of which move - and imagine they are driving this massive train.
Vintage & Historical
Buy Your Own Authentic Dog Space Suit
During the Space Race animals were sent into space.
People
Mr. Fibbles is the Weirdest Alter Ego
Creative Director Dominick Reed started an odd hobby of taking the most bizarre & slightly disturbing self portraits.
Animals
When Dogs Fly: Whisper the Base Jumping Dog
Meet Dean Potter's extreme canine companion: Whisper.
Science & Technology
What is It Like to Hallucinate?
As it turns out, there are a few other scenarios that could spark a hallucination in a person’s mind. One of those is sensory deprivation.
Animals
Swimming Spiders Are a Real Thing?
Meet the diving bell spider!
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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!