Meghan Yani

Meghan Yani

A Ripley's contributor since 2020, Meghan is a nomad with a taste for the weirder things in life. Known for dropping quirky fun facts at unexpected (and sometimes inappropriate) times, she blends her enthusiasm for far-flung destinations with a penchant for pop culture and everyday oddities, inviting readers to escape the ordinary and embrace the unconventional.

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Metallica Facts That Strike a Power Chord
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Meghan Yani

Metallica Facts That Strike a Power Chord

Metallica has become the biggest name in metal.

The Dance Plague That Struck Strasbourg
Vintage & Historical
Meghan Yani

The Dance Plague That Struck Strasbourg

In 1518, residents of Strasbourg, France, found themselves twisting their lives away.

10 Facts About Freddie Mercury That Will Rock You
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Meghan Yani

10 Facts About Freddie Mercury That Will Rock You

He designed the Queen logo, met David Bowie before either of them were famous, and dedicated an album to his cats, just to name a few.

Fleetwood Mac and the “Rumours” That Defined Them
People
Meghan Yani

Fleetwood Mac and the “Rumours” That Defined Them

What’s old is new again, as Gen Z falls in love with the sounds of Fleetwood Mac.

Decoded DNA Takes Tasmanian Tiger One Step Closer to Resurrection
Animals
Meghan Yani

Decoded DNA Takes Tasmanian Tiger One Step Closer to Resurrection

If all goes well, scientists will be able to bring the Tasmanian tiger roaring back to life!

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

May 8, 2026

Cartoon of the Day

The town of Kyle in Saskatchewan, Canada, faced a hiccup in the run-up to its November 2024 municipal election: no one ran for mayor.

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 cartoon.

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