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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Spinning With Rubik's Cube Speedcubers
People
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Spinning With Rubik's Cube Speedcubers

43 quintillion ways to solve and speedcubers can resolve a Rubik's Cube in under seven seconds!

Radball is an Official Sport: Soccer Played on Bicycles
Sports
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Radball is an Official Sport: Soccer Played on Bicycles

Since the first tournament in 1930 there's been a world cup every year.

The Ark Of Williamstown, Kentucky
Places
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The Ark Of Williamstown, Kentucky

You wind your way up a hill and—as if part of some sort of dream—it materializes, out in the distance.

International Clown Hall of Fame and Research Center
Places
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International Clown Hall of Fame and Research Center

It’s exactly what you might think: a true monument to the artistry and history of clowning.

The Ghost Ship of Northern Kentucky
Vintage & Historical
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The Ghost Ship of Northern Kentucky

It remained a bit of a celebrity when it was featured in the opening scenes of Madonna’s music video of the song, “Papa Don’t Preach.”

Forrest Fenn's Treasure: The Search is Over
People
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Forrest Fenn's Treasure: The Search is Over

“The search has accomplished what I wanted,” Fenn told us.

Beer Before Liquor Never Been Sicker?
Food
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Beer Before Liquor Never Been Sicker?

“Liquor before beer, you’re in the clear. Beer before liquor, never sicker.” Right?

A Pleistocene Era Sabertooth Tiger Cub Skull
Animals
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A Pleistocene Era Sabertooth Tiger Cub Skull

University researchers say that sabertooth tigers scaled around 1000 pounds!

Meet the First Woman of the Ejection Club
People
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Meet the First Woman of the Ejection Club

Rescuers didn't expect to find a woman.

The Circus is on Call: Request a Circ-a-Gram
Pop Culture
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The Circus is on Call: Request a Circ-a-Gram

Knife juggling, anyone? Call 1-(NOW)-CIRCUS-1.

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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!