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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Slime Trail Leads German Customs to Smuggled Surprise
Animals
Meghan Yani

Slime Trail Leads German Customs to Smuggled Surprise

While snails may seem harmless, these gastropods pack a ghastly punch.

Woman Who Can Smell Parkinson’s Helps Develop New Test
Science & Technology
Meghan Yani

Woman Who Can Smell Parkinson’s Helps Develop New Test

The simple skin swab test can diagnose Parkinson’s disease in just three minutes.

17th-Century 'Vampire' Found Buried With Sickle Over Her Neck
Vintage & Historical
Meghan Yani

17th-Century 'Vampire' Found Buried With Sickle Over Her Neck

It appears spooky season has officially begun!

Best Kids’ Mullet in the U.S. Goes to Wisconsin 8-Year-Old
People
Meghan Yani

Best Kids’ Mullet in the U.S. Goes to Wisconsin 8-Year-Old

The Tennessee Top Hat. A Kentucky Waterfall. The Missouri Compromise. No matter what you call it, the mullet reigns supreme when it comes to outrageous hairstyles.

Scientists Find Glowing Arctic Fish With Antifreeze in Its Veins
Animals
Meghan Yani

Scientists Find Glowing Arctic Fish With Antifreeze in Its Veins

That's one way to keep warm!

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

September 6, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

Baby bison are born with a striking orange-red coat, earning them the nickname "red dogs."

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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