Up Close & Peculiar With a Cannibal Trophy Skull
Vintage & Historical

Up Close & Peculiar With a Cannibal Trophy Skull

This human skull was once worn as jewelry.

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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.

The Roman Feast of Death: Macabre Dining Experiences
Vintage & Historical
Chris Littlechild

The Roman Feast of Death: Macabre Dining Experiences

Emperor Domitian went as far as making sure the room and food were all a stark black color.

Death as a Woman: The Accabadora of Sardinia
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Death as a Woman: The Accabadora of Sardinia

She carried an olive cane (su mazzolu) or mallet to deal deathblows as needed.

Cù Sith: Scotland's Ghostly Death Hounds
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

Cù Sith: Scotland's Ghostly Death Hounds

The Celtic fairy dog was infamous for preying on humans to take them to the fairy realm.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Jimmy Carter
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

5 Things You Didn't Know About Jimmy Carter

The peanut farmer-turned-president, who passed away at 100, once braved 89 seconds in a nuclear reactor.

New Year’s Eve Traditions From Around the World
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

New Year’s Eve Traditions From Around the World

From effigy burning to plate breaking, furniture throwing, and demon visits!

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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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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

September 2, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

The liver is the only visceral organ that can regenerate, able to regrow to full size even after 90% is removed.

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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