April Fools’ Day Hoaxes: The Greatest Pranks That Fooled the World
Vintage & Historical

April Fools’ Day Hoaxes: The Greatest Pranks That Fooled the World

These are our top 5 April Fools' Day pranks!

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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.

Eadweard Muybridge: Motion Picture Pioneer… and Murderer
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Engrid Barnett

Eadweard Muybridge: Motion Picture Pioneer… and Murderer

He gained a reputation for shooting the first motion picture… and his wife’s lover.

Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

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

Debunking the “Curse of the Pharaohs”
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Debunking the “Curse of the Pharaohs”

Despite the hype, Egyptian mummy curses are shockingly rare and downright bland.

Prehistoric Dance of Death Discovered In Amber
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Engrid Barnett

Prehistoric Dance of Death Discovered In Amber

The biological time capsule has revealed new information about prehistoric ecosystems.

Obscure American Girl Doll Memes Explained
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Meghan Yani

Obscure American Girl Doll Memes Explained

Forget Samantha's tea parties; we need an American Girl doll who got slapped in the face by meat as it rained down from the Kentucky skies!

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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

April 1, 2026

Cartoon of the Day

In 2025, 24 athletes in England played dodgeball nonstop for 48 hours!

Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, it continues uninterrupted as the world’s longest-running syndicated cartoon.

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