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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Are You a Left Brain or Right Brain? the Answer is...
Science & Technology
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Are You a Left Brain or Right Brain? the Answer is...

The science community has never accepted this notion.

Was Your Furby Spying On You?
Science & Technology
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Was Your Furby Spying On You?

Furbies were beloved by children, despised by parents, and banned by government officials.

The Good And The Gross Of Jiggly Gelatin Salads
Food
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Good And The Gross Of Jiggly Gelatin Salads

One of the famous gelatin dishes back in the day was a Lime Cheese Salad which included cottage cheese, mayonnaise, seafood, and of course, lime Jell-O.

The Surprising Legacy Of Sign Language In Martha’s Vineyard
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Surprising Legacy Of Sign Language In Martha’s Vineyard

For a time, about every one in 25 residents of Chilmark were Deaf.

The Skinny on Necropants: Trousers Made of Human Skin
People
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Skinny on Necropants: Trousers Made of Human Skin

The black magic behind wearing filleted flesh as a pair of literal "skinny" jeans...

What Are Spite Houses, And Who Lives In Them?
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

What Are Spite Houses, And Who Lives In Them?

All houses have a foundation, but spite houses are built on rage.

Khuk Khi Kai: Thailand’s Alleged "Chicken Poop Prison"
Places
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Khuk Khi Kai: Thailand’s Alleged "Chicken Poop Prison"

While some may view chicken poop as an ineffective, or even comical, torture device, this could not be further from the truth.

How Robert-Houdin Quelled a Rebellion With Illusions and Magic
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

How Robert-Houdin Quelled a Rebellion With Illusions and Magic

With a wave of his magic wand, Robert-Houdin managed to convince a generation.

Unbelievable Moments in Super Bowl History
Sports
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Unbelievable Moments in Super Bowl History

Held in 1967, the first Super Bowl did not feature a star-studded musical concert, but it DID have two men flying around in jet packs.

How Pepsi Came to Own a Soviet Naval Fleet
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

How Pepsi Came to Own a Soviet Naval Fleet

In a bizarre agreement, Russia sold Pepsi 17 submarines, a frigate, a cruiser, and a destroyer in 1989 to keep soda flowing into its citizens’ mouths.

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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!