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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This Camera-Eye Will Leave You With a Different Perspective
Science & Technology
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

This Camera-Eye Will Leave You With a Different Perspective

Try not to blink.

We Welcome You to the Winchester Mystery House
Places
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

We Welcome You to the Winchester Mystery House

One of the most haunted houses in America.

Suzanne Proulx Makes Real Dust Bunnies
Art & Fashion
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Suzanne Proulx Makes Real Dust Bunnies

The average home produces 40 pounds of dust a year.

Angkor Wat: City of Temples
Places
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Angkor Wat: City of Temples

Learn about one of the largest religious monuments ever constructed.

Aboard a Gourd: One Man’s Record-Breaking Journey
People
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Aboard a Gourd: One Man’s Record-Breaking Journey

Discover Todd Sandstrum and his need for pumpkin-paddling glory.

Tsunami Stones: Warnings From Antiquity Can Still Save Lives
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Tsunami Stones: Warnings From Antiquity Can Still Save Lives

During the 2011 tsunami disaster, one stone marked a boundary just 300 feet from where dangerous waters flooded.

Meet Greg: Mr. T Doll Collector
People
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Meet Greg: Mr. T Doll Collector

I pity the doll!

Street Artist Bordalo II Turns Trash Into Vibrant Sculptures
Art & Fashion
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Street Artist Bordalo II Turns Trash Into Vibrant Sculptures

He wanted to depict nature itself out of the materials that are responsible for its destruction.

Bad Watchdog! Doberman Eats Three Watches
Animals
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Bad Watchdog! Doberman Eats Three Watches

Mocha the Doberman couldn’t tell when it was time to stop.

Top 5 Weirdest Things Named After Barack Obama
Pop Culture
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Top 5 Weirdest Things Named After Barack Obama

Will President Obama be known for the weird things carrying his namesake?

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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!