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 Half House of Toronto Is Still Standing
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The Half House of Toronto Is Still Standing

They refused to sell, even if they were only left with half a house!

To Hell and Back: Michigan Town Famous for Fire, Brimstone, Ice Cream, and Weddings
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To Hell and Back: Michigan Town Famous for Fire, Brimstone, Ice Cream, and Weddings

The town goes through 500-600 mayors a year!

Is the Lost City of Atlantis Revealing Itself Off the Coast of the Bahamas?
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Is the Lost City of Atlantis Revealing Itself Off the Coast of the Bahamas?

Could an American mystic have predicted its whereabouts?

Making Art From the Ashes of Charles Manson
Art & Fashion
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Making Art From the Ashes of Charles Manson

Getting his hands on Manson's ashes wasn't easy.

How the U.S. Once Hijacked a Soviet Space Satellite
Science & Technology
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How the U.S. Once Hijacked a Soviet Space Satellite

After documenting all they could, they returned it without the Russians ever knowing.

Real Ufo? Hoax? Mcminnville Doesn't Care
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Real Ufo? Hoax? Mcminnville Doesn't Care

Do you believe?

The Rock Cats Will Make You An Instant Groupie
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The Rock Cats Will Make You An Instant Groupie

They fought over who got to play the cowbell.

Meet the Biggest Celebrity in Monowi, Nebraska
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Meet the Biggest Celebrity in Monowi, Nebraska

She is the bartender. She is the Mayor. She is the librarian and record-keeper. She is Monowi.

Evel Knievel's Death-Defying Descent
People
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Evel Knievel's Death-Defying Descent

A cross-canyon flying motorcycle.

Look Before You Leap: The 100 Year History of Stuntworkers
People
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Look Before You Leap: The 100 Year History of Stuntworkers

A look back at unbelievable stunt workers.

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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!