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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Goalball: The Heart-Pounding Sport Played Blindfolded
Sports
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Goalball: The Heart-Pounding Sport Played Blindfolded

The advice "keep your eye on the ball" won't help you in goalball.

Body Hacking with Cyborg Manel de Aguas
People
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Body Hacking with Cyborg Manel de Aguas

The Weather Fins are essentially an extra organ, allowing him to sense things in ways no other human can.

Woman Denied Swiss Citizenship Twice For Being Annoying
People
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Woman Denied Swiss Citizenship Twice For Being Annoying

Nancy Holten and her battle for Swiss citizenship.

The Invasion of the Red Crabs!
Animals
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The Invasion of the Red Crabs!

In December the millions of crabs come out of hiding and they make their way toward the ocean for their annual migration.

Japan's Cuddly Rabbit Island Has A Dark Past
Animals
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Japan's Cuddly Rabbit Island Has A Dark Past

Is Rabbit Island hiding something sinister?

The Cursed Rocks And Guilty Tourists Of Uluru
Places
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The Cursed Rocks And Guilty Tourists Of Uluru

Tourists hoping to take home a souvenir found themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place!

That Time a Scientist Dug Secret Tunnels Under D.C. for Exercise
Places
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That Time a Scientist Dug Secret Tunnels Under D.C. for Exercise

Skip the gym and dig underground tunnels instead!

Idaho Relocated Beavers by Parachuting Them From Planes
Animals
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Idaho Relocated Beavers by Parachuting Them From Planes

The Idaho Fish and Game once dropped beavers out of a plane!

Billions of Fireflies Synchronize in a Rare, Dazzling Light Show
Places
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Billions of Fireflies Synchronize in a Rare, Dazzling Light Show

Friday night lights like you've never seen.

Debunking the “Curse of the Pharaohs”
Vintage & Historical
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Debunking the “Curse of the Pharaohs”

Despite the hype, Egyptian mummy curses are shockingly rare and downright bland.

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!