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.

Up Close & Peculiar With a Crocodile Jaw Club
Vintage & Historical
Allyson Iovino

Up Close & Peculiar With a Crocodile Jaw Club

This club is made from the jaws of one of the most ancient animals on the planet.

Was the Declaration of Independence Really Signed on July 4th, 1776?
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Was the Declaration of Independence Really Signed on July 4th, 1776?

Well, that’s the day it went to the printer, but… 

Debunking 5 of the Weirdest Laws We’ve Ever Heard
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

Debunking 5 of the Weirdest Laws We’ve Ever Heard

Does Utah have a law prohibiting women from swearing?

George Washington’s Cherry Tree Tale Debunked
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

George Washington’s Cherry Tree Tale Debunked

Uncover the dishonesty in a tale about the virtues of honesty.

Was Drink Toasting Originally a Way to Avoid Poisoning?
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Was Drink Toasting Originally a Way to Avoid Poisoning?

This urban myth proves you shouldn’t believe everything you read on the internet.

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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

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 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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