Dire Wolf Revival: Part Science, Part Sci-Fi
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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.

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James Webb Space Telescope Reaches Final Destination
Science & Technology
Kelsey Roslin

James Webb Space Telescope Reaches Final Destination

The telescope will be able to unravel some of the mysteries of the universe.

Scientists Train Goldfish to Drive... on Land
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Engrid Barnett

Scientists Train Goldfish to Drive... on Land

No need to be a fish out of water with this motorized vehicle.

Pucker Up Under the Parasitic Mistletoe
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Pucker Up Under the Parasitic Mistletoe

You're standing under a dung-twig that supposedly killed a mythological god.

How the UAE is Using Drones to Control the Weather
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Chris Littlechild

How the UAE is Using Drones to Control the Weather

The drones fly into clouds and emit electrical pulses, potentially stimulating much-needed rain in a country that only gets about 4 inches per year.

Why Do Some People Never Return Their Shopping Carts? Science Has Answers
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Why Do Some People Never Return Their Shopping Carts? Science Has Answers

For some people, the idea of societal disapproval really doesn’t make a difference.

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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 19, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

In 2025, British daredevil Ryan Luney completed seven backflips in 30 seconds while on fire.

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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