Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

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George P. Burdell: Georgia Tech’s Most Accomplished Fictitious Alum
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

George P. Burdell: Georgia Tech’s Most Accomplished Fictitious Alum

In 1927 Ed Smith was accidentally sent two registration forms. He decided it would be an epic practical joke to enroll the fictitious person, George Burdell.

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Ripley's Cartoon Of The Day

Sunday Cartoon! - February 2, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

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!