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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Seeing Red: Turns Out Bulls Really Don’t Care About Red At All
Animals
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Seeing Red: Turns Out Bulls Really Don’t Care About Red At All

Scientists disagree on the reason...

The Greatest Misquotes in History
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Greatest Misquotes in History

After years of interviews, Neil Armstrong relented to his misquote...

McDonald’s Food Doesn’t Rot… Or Does It?
Food
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McDonald’s Food Doesn’t Rot… Or Does It?

Under the same conditions, homemade burgers won't decompose either.

Can Contact With a Toad Really Cause Warts?
Animals
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Can Contact With a Toad Really Cause Warts?

There are around 50 different types of warts.

Hair-Raising Facts About the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton
People
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Hair-Raising Facts About the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton

Let’s take a break from that “9 to 5” to learn a little more about Dolly.

Unmasking The Dark History Of The Moretta
Vintage & Historical
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Unmasking The Dark History Of The Moretta

They looked decidedly eerie, almost appearing as though someone had cut out the person's face.

How Tall Was Napoleon Bonaparte Actually?
People
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How Tall Was Napoleon Bonaparte Actually?

French inches were longer than English inches.

The Ecological Benefits Of Pablo Escobar's Hippos
Animals
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The Ecological Benefits Of Pablo Escobar's Hippos

Could it be that Pablo Escobar inadvertently helped his country’s environment?

Could Walt Disney Really Be Cryogenically Frozen?
People
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Could Walt Disney Really Be Cryogenically Frozen?

Scientists prepared the first cryogenically frozen man two weeks after Walt Disney’s death.

Are There Bodies Buried In The Hoover Dam?
Vintage & Historical
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Are There Bodies Buried In The Hoover Dam?

Drowning, dynamite blasts, rock slides, and falls all contributed to the Hoover Dam's death count.

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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!

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