George P. Burdell: Georgia Tech’s most accomplished fictitious Alum
In 1927 Ed Smith was accidentally sent two registration forms. He decided it would be an epic practical joke to enroll the fictitious person George Burdell.
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
Burned at the Stake: A Retrial for a “Witch”
Salem was child’s play by comparison. It was 385 years ago when Katharina Henot went from running the local postal office and attending local parties …
Teddy Roosevelt Can Take A Bullet!
While greeting the public in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, former President Theodore Roosevelt was shot by disgruntled saloon-keeper John Schrank. The progressive party candidate, was on his …
The Bob Semple Tank
The Original DIY Tank! The Bob Semple tank was a tank designed by New Zealand Minister of Works Bob Semple during World War II. Originating …
Civil War Photobomb
Could this be the earliest photobomb on record? For those of you unfamiliar with the term, a photobomb is a normal photo that has someone …
Amazing Military Stories for Memorial Day
We Salute Our Heroes For more than 90 years, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! has recognized the amazing stories and sacrifices made by members of …