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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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.

The Odd Origins of Everyday Phrases
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Odd Origins of Everyday Phrases

We certainly hope your imagination is not exactly “running amok.”

The Surprising Story Of Pirate Captain Kidd's Buried Booty On Liberty Island
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The Surprising Story Of Pirate Captain Kidd's Buried Booty On Liberty Island

You might think that the story would end there: hanged on May 23, 1701.

Who Really Invented the Bagpipes?
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Engrid Barnett

Who Really Invented the Bagpipes?

If you answered the Scottish, think again.

The Legend of the South Texas Headless Horseman, El Muerto
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The Legend of the South Texas Headless Horseman, El Muerto

Vidal’s corpse was said to have been beheaded and tied securely to a horse, along with his decapitated head.

The Cursed Hope Diamond And Its Many “Victims”
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

The Cursed Hope Diamond And Its Many “Victims”

From Hindu gods to deposed monarchs & Titanic dreams, explore this jewel’s tumultuous history.

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Check out trending stories and discover that truth is always stranger than fiction!

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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

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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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