Colton Kruse

Colton Kruse

Starting as an intern in the Ripley’s digital archives, Colton’s intimately familiar with the travelogues and photo albums of Robert Ripley himself. Whether it’s writing, editing, or working in front of or behind the camera, a typical day has included chasing buried treasure, tracking cryptids, interviewing clowns, carrying crashed satellites, and calculating the results of hypothetical sports contests among ants.

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Did America’s Largest President Get Stuck in a Bathtub?
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

Did America’s Largest President Get Stuck in a Bathtub?

Is the bathtub story true? Or, is it a lingering bit of a political smear campaign?

The Strange but True History of Robert Ripley
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

The Strange but True History of Robert Ripley

Dubbed the modern-day Marco Polo and once voted the most popular man in America, Robert Ripley's legacy is over 100 years old!

Ramses II: The Mummy Who Had To Get a Passport
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

Ramses II: The Mummy Who Had To Get a Passport

They didn’t want him getting kidnapped!

Twinkies Aren't the Immortal Snack Cakes You Think They Are
Food
Colton Kruse

Twinkies Aren't the Immortal Snack Cakes You Think They Are

Do you like Twinkies?

5 Incredible Artists That Will Leave Your Mind Blown!
Art & Fashion
Colton Kruse

5 Incredible Artists That Will Leave Your Mind Blown!

Squarely set at the intersection between pop-culture, fine art, and absolutely bonkers creativity.

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

June 7, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

When ripe, the squirting cucumber sprays a stream of sticky liquid containing its seeds.

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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