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Sunday cartoon! - October 12, 2025
In 1963, Félicette the stray became the first cat sent to space. She returned safely, and no other cats have gone since!
October 11, 2025
In Australia, a German shepherd named Gavel was dropped from Queensland Police training for being too friendly - opting for belly rubs over crime-fighting duties.
October 10, 2025
In 2025, Theresa Sanderson of Newington, Connecticut, spotted a bear swimming laps in her pool.
October 9, 2025
Ephebiphobia is the fear of young people.
October 8, 2025
Smoothie King and Heinz partnered in 2025 to create a tomato ketchup smoothie.
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Jurassic Park? No, just another day on Hollywood & Highland!
Pop Culture
"Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Wired Into Weird" is coming soon and available for pre-order today!
Animals
It all comes down to a roll of the genetic dice.
Take things to the next level! Ripley’s twentieth edition annual book is full of all-new, all-true stories from around the world.
June 24, 2026
England once forced everyone to be buried in wool. If the family refused, they had to pay a fine.
Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, it continues uninterrupted as the world’s longest-running syndicated cartoon.