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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Happy Nude Year! Japan's Nearly Naked New Year's Festival
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Happy Nude Year! Japan's Nearly Naked New Year's Festival

Ringing in the New Year... nude!

Mimi Choi's Unbelievable Makeup Illusions
People
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Mimi Choi's Unbelievable Makeup Illusions

Prepare to marvel at Mimi's miraculous makeup!

Three Ways Cleopatra Contributed to Science and Medicine
Vintage & Historical
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Three Ways Cleopatra Contributed to Science and Medicine

Believe It or Not!, Cleopatra made some noteworthy scientific discoveries!

Watch the Trained Rats and Cats of Cirque du Sewer
Animals
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Watch the Trained Rats and Cats of Cirque du Sewer

The show with acro-cats and acro-rats!

Were Burning Ballet Dancers a Tragic Tale or Sinister Conspiracy?
Vintage & Historical
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Were Burning Ballet Dancers a Tragic Tale or Sinister Conspiracy?

Why did so many dancers refuse to fireproof their costumes?

The Burial Cliffs of Sagada and Their Hanging Coffins
Places
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The Burial Cliffs of Sagada and Their Hanging Coffins

Taking burial traditions to new heights!

Sultan Kösen, the World’s Tallest Man, Celebrates 40th Birthday at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
People
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Sultan Kösen, the World’s Tallest Man, Celebrates 40th Birthday at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

Height has got nothing on Sultan's massive personality!

The Kings of the Salisbury Plain
Animals
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The Kings of the Salisbury Plain

These penguins are just the tip of the iceberg!

Tracy Ealdama Makes Lifelike Miniatures
People
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Tracy Ealdama Makes Lifelike Miniatures

Checkout these marvelous mini models!

How This Artist's Work Shifts Your Perspective of the Universe
Art & Fashion
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How This Artist's Work Shifts Your Perspective of the Universe

A project that is out of this world... literally!

Swirling Pinstripe backdrop
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!

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