Dragons Have Landed at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
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Dragons Have Landed at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Experience myths made real at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies' newest exhibit!

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Dragons Have Landed at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Animals
Jordan Neese

Dragons Have Landed at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Experience myths made real at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies' newest exhibit!

World Sea Turtle Day: Meet Bandit, the Sea Turtle with a Comeback Story You Have to "SEA" to Believe
Animals
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

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.

How Penguin Poop Clouds Fight Global Warming
Animals
Colton Kruse

How Penguin Poop Clouds Fight Global Warming

Penguin colonies can produce tons of guano yearly—so much that the ammonia affects the weather.

Dire Wolf Revival: Part Science, Part Sci-Fi
Animals
Diana Bocco

Dire Wolf Revival: Part Science, Part Sci-Fi

The dire wolf—yes, the massive, mythical-looking beast from "Game of Thrones"—was real. And now, it's returned.

7 Unbelievable Facts About Turtles and Tortoises
Animals
Diana Bocco

7 Unbelievable Facts About Turtles and Tortoises

From genital gills to magnetic maps, turtles and tortoises are proof that nature’s wonders often come in slow-moving packages.

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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

July 15, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

In 2024, Swiss powerlifter Elias Meyer spent over two hours buried in snow wearing only swim trunks!

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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