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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The War Against Spotted Lanternflies, as Told by a Native Pennsylvanian
Places
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The War Against Spotted Lanternflies, as Told by a Native Pennsylvanian

"Before I knew it, killing spotted lanternflies became a popular sport statewide."

Werner Härtl Creates Beautiful Paintings... Out of Cow Poop
Art & Fashion
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Werner Härtl Creates Beautiful Paintings... Out of Cow Poop

We couldn't help but ask him what the finished product smells like.

Artist Cedric Laquieze Turns Dead Insects Into Fairies!
Art & Fashion
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Artist Cedric Laquieze Turns Dead Insects Into Fairies!

Cedric's whimsical bug art is sure to leave you in awe!

There's a Giant, Unblinking Eyeball in Downtown Dallas
Art & Fashion
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

There's a Giant, Unblinking Eyeball in Downtown Dallas

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

Must-See Halloween Display Attracts Thousands to Man's Yard
Places
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Must-See Halloween Display Attracts Thousands to Man's Yard

Known as "Halloween on Ambush," the display gets bigger every year and has raised thousands for local charities.

The Amazing Personal Pizza Factory Made Using LEGO
Food
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The Amazing Personal Pizza Factory Made Using LEGO

Sure, it’s probably just as easy — maybe even easier — to make the pizza yourself, but simplicity is far from why this father-son duo builds the things they do.

What Does a Self-Portrait Made by an Ai Look Like? Ask Ai-Da
Science & Technology
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What Does a Self-Portrait Made by an Ai Look Like? Ask Ai-Da

Meet Ai-Da, the robot who can paint self-portraits!

Giant Floating Violin Carries String Quartet Through Venice
Art & Fashion
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Giant Floating Violin Carries String Quartet Through Venice

A captivating statement of rebirth conceptualized during uncertain times.

Polybius: The Most Dangerous Video Game to Never Exist
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Polybius: The Most Dangerous Video Game to Never Exist

Some believe the game was part of a government mind-control experiment.

Diner Discovers Dinosaur Footprints on Restaurant Floor
Science & Technology
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Diner Discovers Dinosaur Footprints on Restaurant Floor

The restaurant's previous life as a chicken farm may have helped preserve the 100-million-year-old tracks.

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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!