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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Fit for a Queen: The Bizarre Burial of Queen Victoria
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Fit for a Queen: The Bizarre Burial of Queen Victoria

She re-wore her wedding veil on a number of occasions, including her funeral.

Off Limits: Places That You Can’t Check Off Your Bucket List
Places
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Off Limits: Places That You Can’t Check Off Your Bucket List

Their venom can melt human flesh. Stay away!

The Flagpole Sitting Trend of the 1920s
Vintage & Historical
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The Flagpole Sitting Trend of the 1920s

One flagpole sitter stayed up for 439 days!

The Curious Case of Multiple Madeleine Morès
People
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The Curious Case of Multiple Madeleine Morès

Both even claimed to have the same parents!

Carl Tanzler and His Creepy Key West Love Story
Vintage & Historical
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Carl Tanzler and His Creepy Key West Love Story

He kept her intact with piano wire.

Believe It or Not! Dogs Can Be Allergic to Humans
Animals
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Believe It or Not! Dogs Can Be Allergic to Humans

Just like you can be allergic to cats or dogs, they can be allergic to you!

Prada Marfa And The Mysteries Of Middle Of Nowhere, Texas
Art & Fashion
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Prada Marfa And The Mysteries Of Middle Of Nowhere, Texas

Prada store or aliens attempting abduction?

Tails From the Crypt Told at the Rotterdam Natural History Museum
Animals
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Tails From the Crypt Told at the Rotterdam Natural History Museum

Stuffed animals and the stories behind how they died.

The Dionne Quintuplets Spent Their Childhood on Display at Quintland
People
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The Dionne Quintuplets Spent Their Childhood on Display at Quintland

Dolls of the girls outsold Shirley Temple.

Why Do the Numbers on a Roulette Wheel Add Up to 666?
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Why Do the Numbers on a Roulette Wheel Add Up to 666?

The work of the devil or a mathematician?

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!

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