Noelle Talmon

Noelle Talmon

Noelle Talmon enjoys covering space oddities and unusual earthly events, such as congress’s UFO hearings and Mongolian eagle hunting. When she’s not diving deep into the origin of the quietest place in America or learning why Hemingway’s cats had six toes, she’s either riding her Indian Scout Bobber or traveling to the fjords of Norway and other faraway places.

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Keeping the Mongolian Tradition of Eagle Hunting Alive
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

Keeping the Mongolian Tradition of Eagle Hunting Alive

Their golden eagles can dive at an impressive 200 miles per hour.

World’s First Tattooed Car Pays Tribute to Traditional Japanese Artistry
Art & Fashion
Noelle Talmon

World’s First Tattooed Car Pays Tribute to Traditional Japanese Artistry

The actual “tattooing” took place over five 8-hour days.

Wartime Ice Cream: The Secret Weapon To Boosting Morale
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

Wartime Ice Cream: The Secret Weapon To Boosting Morale

Ice cream has been a morale booster since World War I.

The Man-Made Jungle Paradise Located in an Airport
Places
Noelle Talmon

The Man-Made Jungle Paradise Located in an Airport

Air travel can be a real hassle. But if you happen to have a stop at Changi Airport in Singapore, you’re in for a lush layover.

Cinematic Views From the World's Tallest Outdoor Elevator
Places
Noelle Talmon

Cinematic Views From the World's Tallest Outdoor Elevator

Tourists can get to the top of the mountain in under two minutes!

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

November 11, 2026

Cartoon of the Day

Tire machèt is a Haitian fencing sport in which competitors wield machetes.

Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, it continues uninterrupted as the world’s longest-running syndicated daily cartoon. Howie Noel is the ninth artist in over a century to take up the pen as lead Cartoonist.

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