Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Step into the world of Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, where truth is always stranger than fiction! Built upon the adventures of Robert Ripley and his travels across the globe searching for extraordinary people, unusual artifacts, and unbelievable things, Ripley’s embraces the spirit of discovery. Since 1918, Ripley’s has been curating curiosity, striving to curate a sense of wonder for the weird world around us. Jump into an astonishing realm of incredibly hard to believe, but undeniably true curiosities that are sure to leave your jaw on the floor.

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An Australian Company Created A Meatball Made Of Woolly Mammoth
Science & Technology
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An Australian Company Created A Meatball Made Of Woolly Mammoth

This is a meatball you're not going to want to miss!

The Real Nacho Libre: The Unbelievable Life of Fray Tormenta
People
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The Real Nacho Libre: The Unbelievable Life of Fray Tormenta

From a gang member to a priest moonlighting as a luchador, Nacho Libre boasts a strange life centered around selflessness.

Humans May Soon Live Twice as Long
People
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Humans May Soon Live Twice as Long

A new study claims humans are nowhere near exceeding their maximum lifespan!

Did Gutenberg Invent the First Printing Press?
People
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Did Gutenberg Invent the First Printing Press?

Printed books have been found predating the birth of Gutenberg by centuries.

“America’s Unknown Child” Mystery Finally Solved 65 Years Later
People
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“America’s Unknown Child” Mystery Finally Solved 65 Years Later

The 1957 mystery has finally been put to rest.

Up Close & Peculiar with a Slice of Royal Wedding Cake
Food
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Up Close & Peculiar with a Slice of Royal Wedding Cake

"Cake" it easy with a new episode of Up Close & Peculiar!

Ham the Space Chimp: The World's First Ape in Space
Animals
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Ham the Space Chimp: The World's First Ape in Space

Alan Shepard followed him 3 months later.

London Tree Rental Company Boosts Holiday Sustainability
Places
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London Tree Rental Company Boosts Holiday Sustainability

Check out these tree-mendous sustainability efforts!

Inflation You'll Like: Massive Balloon Creations by Mike Verge
People
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Inflation You'll Like: Massive Balloon Creations by Mike Verge

You've never seen inflation quite like this!

Meet Grace Good, Circus Artist Extraordinaire!
People
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Meet Grace Good, Circus Artist Extraordinaire!

Grace's show-stopping feats began as a hobby in college.

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

Sunday Cartoon! - February 2, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

NASA has an Office of Planetary Protection, just in case we ever find life on other plants.

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!