Atomically Bad Ideas For The Atomic Bomb
One idea proposed filling nuclear landmines with chickens.
Posts in category Vintage + Historical Oddities
All the bizarre, seldom seen, and utterly delightfully odd and strange people, places and stories from a bygone era
Unlocking Lincoln Featuring Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris: LIVE September 28th @ 3 p.m. EST
In this live, moderated discussion, our experts will dive deeper into Ripley’s newest acquisition and answer all of your questions—no matter how strange!
Bringing Barbie To The Bachelor Party
Her scandalous wardrobe and sassy attitude made her, “the star of every bar.”
A Historic Acquisition Joins Ripley’s Collection: President Lincoln’s Hair
A small relic from one of the most fateful nights in history, purchased for more than $81,000.
Patience Worth, The Ghostly Author, And Her Medium
Pearl often looked as though she was being two people at once—both consciousnesses existed at the same time and in her one body.
The Early Farming Roots Of Hollywood
It all started with a lawsuit-hungry Thomas Edison and a ‘No Animals or Actors Allowed’ sign.
The Mystery Of Canadian Lake Monster Ogopogo
It’s even the mascot of the region’s hockey team!
The Stranger Than Fiction Stories Surrounding “The Omen”
The supernatural events in The Omen were nothing compared to the spooky real-life horrors that plagued the movie’s cast and set.
The Ecological Benefits Of Pablo Escobar’s Hippos
Could it be that Pablo Escobar inadvertently helped his country’s environment by introducing ‘cocaine hippos’ to it?
The Odd Origins Of Everyday Phrases
We certainly hope your imagination is not exactly “running amok.”