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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When America Ran Out Of Toilet Paper
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

When America Ran Out Of Toilet Paper

Johnny Carson sent the country swirling.

The Princess Of Etch A Sketch Art
Art & Fashion
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Princess Of Etch A Sketch Art

You won't want to shake up your Etch A Sketch after Jane has had her hands on it. 

Your Airplane Carry-On Can Technically Be Another Person
Science & Technology
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Your Airplane Carry-On Can Technically Be Another Person

And the x-ray machine is hardly necessary.

It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. It’s a Snake!
Animals
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. It’s a Snake!

Consider your vacation plans if snakes overhead leave you a bit apprehenssssssive.

Black Jacks: Candy for Men
Food
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Black Jacks: Candy for Men

When sugary goodness was a bit too feminine for confectioners.

The Inflated Intestines of Human Sacrifice
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Inflated Intestines of Human Sacrifice

The earliest "balloons" weren't just made into animals—they were made out of animals.

Using Psychic Abilities to Solve Potential Murders
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Using Psychic Abilities to Solve Potential Murders

“They’re begging for my services.”

Fertilizing Crops With Ancient Cat Mummies
Science & Technology
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Fertilizing Crops With Ancient Cat Mummies

What is there to do with heaps of cat mummies?

Weird Remedies For A Pearly White Smile
Science & Technology
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Weird Remedies For A Pearly White Smile

Cancel your dentist appointments.

There's Been An Astrological Mistake With Your Zodiac Sign
Science & Technology
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

There's Been An Astrological Mistake With Your Zodiac Sign

We've been reading the wrong horoscope for 3,000 years.

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!