The Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin
Beware! The stories behind these artifacts will make your skin crawl.
Science & Technology
The Tomb Of Tutankhamen And The “Curse Of The Pharaohs”
On November 22nd, 1922, Howard Carter and a team of archaeologists uncovered steps hidden in debris near the entrance of a tomb in Thebes, Egypt.
Science & Technology
Japanese Culture Easter Eggs in Animal Crossing
From child-eaters to kidnappers, strange folkloric creatures abound.
People
Tombstone Tourism Is Booming
While diehard tombstone tourists have always felt at home in cemeteries, social distancing is bringing out a new crowd.
Vintage & Historical
Did Charles Lindbergh Make the First Transatlantic Trip in an Airplane?
Robert Ripley had the inside scoop when it came to Lindbergh’s so-called record.
Vintage & Historical
Did Betsy Ross Design and Sew the First Flag?
The evidence is “flagging” when it comes to her involvement in the original design.
Animals
The Tiger Queen: The Story Of The Champawat Tiger
The tragic life and climactic death of the most dangerous tiger in history.
Science & Technology
Did Sputnik Really Catch America Off-Guard?
Sure, everyday Americans were surprised, but the upper strata of government? Not so much.
Science & Technology
Is It Dangerous to Wake a Sleepwalker?
From beliefs of supernatural possession to a normal human condition, the science behind sleepwalking is far from a yawn.
Places
Explosive Nostalgia: Florida Woman’s WWII Land Mine Find
Beachcombers Beware! More than sunken treasure washes up on the shores of Vero Beach, Florida.
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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!