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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Why Some Bodies Turn Into Soap When They're Buried
Science & Technology
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Why Some Bodies Turn Into Soap When They're Buried

With just the right conditions, a corpse can turn into soap!

The Real-Life Story Of The Boy In The Bubble
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Engrid Barnett

The Real-Life Story Of The Boy In The Bubble

He wore a $50,000 NASA-built suit to explore life as a “normal” kid.

Does a Numb Left Arm Mean a Heart Attack?
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Noelle Talmon

Does a Numb Left Arm Mean a Heart Attack?

“Silent” heart attacks strike one out of five people, reports the CDC.

The Curious Creature Crew of Sputnik 9
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Chris Littlechild

The Curious Creature Crew of Sputnik 9

Sputnik 9 orbited the Earth with one of the most incredible (and furry) crews ever assembled!

Point Nemo: The Spacecraft Cemetery
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Point Nemo: The Spacecraft Cemetery

It's estimated that anywhere between 250 and 300 spacecraft call this point their final resting place.

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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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