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 Knowledge Of London Cab Drivers
People
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Knowledge Of London Cab Drivers

Do you think you’d be able to tackle The Knowledge, or is it truly the toughest exam in the world?

Peer Into the Frozen Forest of Oregon’s Clear Lake
Places
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Peer Into the Frozen Forest of Oregon’s Clear Lake

You can visit a crystal-clear lake in Oregon that’s literally frozen in time!

Emotional Support Animals Can Be Any Wonderfully Wacky Species
Animals
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Emotional Support Animals Can Be Any Wonderfully Wacky Species

How a man’s in-home alligator helps with his depression.

The Sideshow Corpse Hidden in a Fun House
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Sideshow Corpse Hidden in a Fun House

The well-traveled, mummified mountebank crisscrossed the country for decades while in the midst of decomposition. And people paid to see it.

Are Bionic Jellyfish the Key to Exploring the Depths of the Ocean?
Animals
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Are Bionic Jellyfish the Key to Exploring the Depths of the Ocean?

We don't think you're ready for this jelly.

No Views Compare to Those From the House on the Rock
Places
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No Views Compare to Those From the House on the Rock

One man’s vision became an awe-inspiring reality—60 years later!

How to Fold a Piece of Paper in Half More Than Seven Times
Science & Technology
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

How to Fold a Piece of Paper in Half More Than Seven Times

A young mathematician came up with an equation to help fold paper.

Does Beer Actually Have Health Benefits?
Food
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Does Beer Actually Have Health Benefits?

Healthy Beer

Groovy! These Lava Lamps Help Encrypt the Internet
Science & Technology
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Groovy! These Lava Lamps Help Encrypt the Internet

The random movements inside lava lamps are responsible for encrypting 10% of the Internet’s security systems.

House Made of Beer Cans Is Americana Incarnate
Places
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

House Made of Beer Cans Is Americana Incarnate

Decorated with more than 50,000 recycled beer cans, this artsy home is an homage to intricate craftsmanship.

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!