World Sea Turtle Day: Meet Bandit, the Sea Turtle with a Comeback Story You Have to "SEA" to Believe
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World Sea Turtle Day: Meet Bandit, the Sea Turtle with a Comeback Story You Have to "SEA" to Believe

On World Sea Turtle Day, Bandit deserves endless recognition.

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Vikings Helped Cats Conquer the World
Animals
Engrid Barnett

Vikings Helped Cats Conquer the World

The life of a Nordic cat proved far from lasagna and naps, but it still set the stage for Garfield!

Reeling in Great White Sharks and Photographing Giant Squids
Animals
Engrid Barnett

Reeling in Great White Sharks and Photographing Giant Squids

It’s been a crazy week in ocean news, thanks to appearances from giants of the deep.

The RSPCA's Weirdest Animal Rescues of 2022
Animals
Noelle Talmon

The RSPCA's Weirdest Animal Rescues of 2022

One hedgehog was saved with a pair of BBQ tongs.

Rare Whale Birth Witnessed by California Coast Tourists
Animals
Engrid Barnett

Rare Whale Birth Witnessed by California Coast Tourists

Guests on a whale-watching safari enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime ocean-going experience.

The Secret to Glass Frog Transparency Revealed
Animals
Engrid Barnett

The Secret to Glass Frog Transparency Revealed

The “invisible” amphibians hide in plain sight by concealing red blood cells in their liver.

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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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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

June 18, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

In 2025, under national naming laws, Australia officially banned 89 baby names.

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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