Diana Bocco

Diana Bocco

From teenage fascinations to adult obsessions, Diana Bocco has been delving into the realms of the strange, unusual, and downright bizarre for as long as she can remember. Whether she's writing about zombie viruses, real-life mummy curses, or the unusual canary resuscitator machine, Diana's tales are sure to send a shiver down your spine. The pull towards the weird isn't limited to her writings either — as a kid, her favorite uncle whisked her away on quests to hunt for dinosaur tracks and elusive forest monsters. Nowadays, Diana's idea of relaxation is an afternoon spent wandering into forgotten, abandoned bunkers or immersing herself in the scientific realities behind vampire myths.

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Dracula vs. Count Orlok: Unmasking the Legends of the Night
Pop Culture
Diana Bocco

Dracula vs. Count Orlok: Unmasking the Legends of the Night

Only one can be killed by sunlight.

Colorado: The 697-Sided State
Places
Diana Bocco

Colorado: The 697-Sided State

If you thought Colorado was just a boring rectangle, think again—it’s got hundreds of hidden edges! 

The Scariest Halloween Monsters and Their Origin Stories
Vintage & Historical
Diana Bocco

The Scariest Halloween Monsters and Their Origin Stories

Ready to face the monsters lurking in your nightmares?

Unique Halloween Traditions Around the World
Places
Diana Bocco

Unique Halloween Traditions Around the World

Here's how seven other countries mark the holiday.

Real-Life Haunted Objects: Terrifying Tales Behind Cursed Artifacts
Vintage & Historical
Diana Bocco

Real-Life Haunted Objects: Terrifying Tales Behind Cursed Artifacts

Can an object truly be cursed?

How Giant Sloths Helped Save the Avocado
Animals
Diana Bocco

How Giant Sloths Helped Save the Avocado

Thank a sloth the next time you have avocado toast!

Unique Funeral Customs from History 
Vintage & Historical
Diana Bocco

Unique Funeral Customs from History 

Discover some of the most unique and mind-boggling funeral customs from around the globe.

Really Weird Olympic Events That Have (Thankfully) Been Banned
Sports
Diana Bocco

Really Weird Olympic Events That Have (Thankfully) Been Banned

From pistol dueling to pigeon shooting it's probably for the best these events don't make a comeback.

Coldest and Hottest Olympic Games Ever
Sports
Diana Bocco

Coldest and Hottest Olympic Games Ever

Extreme weather has pushed the boundaries of human endurance.

Really Weird Olympic Events That We’d Love to See Again
Sports
Diana Bocco

Really Weird Olympic Events That We’d Love to See Again

Should these events make a comeback?

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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!