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 Ouija Board: Summoner Of Spirits Or Vintage Dating Game?
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The Ouija Board: Summoner Of Spirits Or Vintage Dating Game?

A man with over 300 Ouija boards and zero desire to use one.

The Legendary Impaled Skull of Phineas Gage
People
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Legendary Impaled Skull of Phineas Gage

Gage’s life—and most importantly, his skull—would never be the same.

Unleashing Ouijazilla: The World’s Largest Ouija Board
People
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Unleashing Ouijazilla: The World’s Largest Ouija Board

9,000 pounds of spooky in Salem!

Why Scientists Put An Ear On A Mouse
Animals
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Why Scientists Put An Ear On A Mouse

Haven't you heard? It's called the earmouse.

The Weirdest Deer-Like Creatures Of All Time
Animals
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The Weirdest Deer-Like Creatures Of All Time

Extinct deer and their relatives evolved huge, bizarre antlers and even fangs!

Living in the Futuro
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Living in the Futuro

Some out-of-this-world architecture.

The Once (And Future?) Home of Mammoths
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The Once (And Future?) Home of Mammoths

The habitat is ready for mammoths⁠—whenever we get around to bringing them back.

An Eerie Glimpse Inside the Doors of a Paranormal Bookstore
Places
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An Eerie Glimpse Inside the Doors of a Paranormal Bookstore

Some objects remained in the shop's basement for years for fear of the dangers they might pose to an unsuspecting public.

Would Babies Born in Space Look Like Aliens?
Science & Technology
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Would Babies Born in Space Look Like Aliens?

Big heads, bulging eyes, and different skin colors!

Crushing It With Can Artist Noah Deledda
Art & Fashion
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Crushing It With Can Artist Noah Deledda

Trash is a true treasure for Noah Deledda.

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!