Nintendo's Weird, Wild Origins: The Surprising History of a Gaming Giant
Vintage & Historical

Nintendo's Weird, Wild Origins: The Surprising History of a Gaming Giant

From gambling card games to courtroom battles and instant rice, Nintendo’s journey has been anything but ordinary.

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Vintage & Historical

Jump into a century of seldom-seen historical feats. Lose yourself in unusual stories from days gone by. Here's your chance to journey through decades of curious people, places, and stories that stand the test of time.

Santa Claus Appeared on U.S. Bills
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

Santa Claus Appeared on U.S. Bills

Though the bills are officially worthless now, a collector bought one for $40,000 in 2011.

The First DMC DeLorean Rolled Off the Assembly Line 40 Years Ago
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

The First DMC DeLorean Rolled Off the Assembly Line 40 Years Ago

With a stainless-steel finish, gull-wing doors, and futuristic look, the DeLorean was perfect for this time-traveling franchise.

Theories Evermore Surrounding Edgar Allan Poe’s Death
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Theories Evermore Surrounding Edgar Allan Poe’s Death

It seems fitting yet cryptic, that the man of mystery’s death still remains a mystery.

The Origins Of Santa's Milk And Cookies
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The Origins Of Santa's Milk And Cookies

The giving of milk and cookies is said to have its origins not in gifts to Santa’s reindeer, but to the horse of the Norse god Odin!

The Privileged And Exploited Story Behind 'A Christmas Carol'
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The Privileged And Exploited Story Behind 'A Christmas Carol'

A Christmas Carol was written to make Dickens' views on the sorry state of Victorian society more palatable to his audience!

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Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

The water's frigid temperatures kept the ship in remarkable condition.

Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

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The Uncanny Case of the Jim Twins, Two Estranged Twins Who Led Identical Lives

They unknowingly forged lives as identical as their DNA.

The Uncanny Case of the Jim Twins, Two Estranged Twins Who Led Identical Lives

People

The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

Tarrare was the walking manifestation of one of the seven deadly sins as he prowled the cobbled streets of 18th-century Paris indulging his endless hunger.

The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

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Take things to the next level! Ripley’s twentieth edition annual book is full of all-new, all-true stories from around the world.

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

June 12, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

A territorial pileated woodpecker has damaged over 25 vehicles in Rockport, Massachusetts.

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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