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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The Camel-Riding Robot Jockeys Of The U.A.E.
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Chris Littlechild

The Camel-Riding Robot Jockeys Of The U.A.E.

Camels are surprisingly swift, reaching running speeds of around 40 mph.

Cryonics: What It's Like to Be Frozen for Future Revival
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Colton Kruse

Cryonics: What It's Like to Be Frozen for Future Revival

The first man was cryogenically preserved in 1967.

The Curious History and Remarkable Reinvention of the Pyrophone
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Curious History and Remarkable Reinvention of the Pyrophone

Music fans in the mid-to-late 19th century had a blast playing the pyrophone—literally!

Are Venus Flytraps Indiscriminate Killers?
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Engrid Barnett

Are Venus Flytraps Indiscriminate Killers?

These carnivorous plants are pickier eaters than you might imagine.

Mysteries of “The Eye”: Could Argentina’s Unusual Island Have Occurred Naturally?
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Engrid Barnett

Mysteries of “The Eye”: Could Argentina’s Unusual Island Have Occurred Naturally?

Theories abound about the island’s origins, from UFO activity to religious miracles and more.

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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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