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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Meet Cheddar, the One-in-30-million Orange Lobster
Animals
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Meet Cheddar, the One-in-30-million Orange Lobster

Named after Red Lobster's iconic Cheddar Bay Biscuits®, this unique lobster is an incredibly rare find!

Why We Have Our Best Ideas In The Shower
Science & Technology
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Why We Have Our Best Ideas In The Shower

The science behind why creativity flows in the shower!

Ripley’s Acquires Forrest Gump’s Box of Chocolates, Among Other New Memorabilia
Pop Culture
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Ripley’s Acquires Forrest Gump’s Box of Chocolates, Among Other New Memorabilia

The prop, signed by Tom Hanks, was purchased at auction for $25,000 by Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Science Says There's Always Room for Dessert
Food
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Science Says There's Always Room for Dessert

This year when you're asked what you're thankful for, you can proudly say "ghrelin."

How Jim Thorpe Went From Olympic Athlete To Quaint Pennsylvanian Town
Sports
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

How Jim Thorpe Went From Olympic Athlete To Quaint Pennsylvanian Town

Jim Thorpe was one of the most successful all-around American athletes of the 20th century.

Spending a Night at the Haunted Pennhurst Asylum
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Spending a Night at the Haunted Pennhurst Asylum

An investigation to see if the rumors are true.

Crocs in a Church: Not a New Movie, but an Ancient Form of Décor
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Crocs in a Church: Not a New Movie, but an Ancient Form of Décor

While a taxidermy crocodile seems like an out-of-place decoration many believe the scaly ornament has a deeper meaning.

Poison Control: Could Humans Become Venomous?
Science & Technology
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Poison Control: Could Humans Become Venomous?

Scientists have discovered unbelievable human capabilities!

Grab Your Red Underwear and Get Ready for New Year’s Eve
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Grab Your Red Underwear and Get Ready for New Year’s Eve

The tradition might go as far back as the Middle Ages.

Jingle Bells Isn’t a Christmas Song
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Jingle Bells Isn’t a Christmas Song

Many believe the song was actually written for Thanksgiving.

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!