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Ripley's has been presenting the incredible and the unusual in illustrated form since 1918. Believe It or Not!, it is the longest running syndicated cartoon in history.

May 6, 2024

The Beaufort scale, created by Britain's Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort in 1805, is one of the first scales to estimate wind speeds.

Sunday cartoon! - May 5, 2024

Danish traveler Thor Pedersen has visited every country in the world without flying.

May 4, 2024

Did You Know? In 1936, a newspaper poll found cartoonist Robert Ripley was more popular than President Roosevelt.

May 3, 2024

Michael Jackson wanted to play Jar Jar Binks in the "Star Wars" prequel trilogy.

May 2, 2024

NASA invented an ingestible toothpaste that can be swallowed.

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Art & Fashion

Matchstick Art: Crafting Intricate Masterpieces

From flying trains to Hogwarts castle Ripley's matchstick art collection remains unmatched.

Matchstick Art: Crafting Intricate Masterpieces

People

The Incredible Story of Robert Earl Hughes

When it comes to size, Robert Earl Hughes broke the mold—literally.

The Incredible Story of Robert Earl Hughes

Vintage & Historical

Up Close & Peculiar With a Shrunken Torso

This rare torso is one of only six known in the world!

Up Close & Peculiar With a Shrunken Torso

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

April 26, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

Baby alligators can replace their missing tails by growing new cartilage tubes instead of skeleton and muscle.

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!

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