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Delve into impossible stories of death-defying feats. Meet the folks shattering world records. This is your spot for bizarre facts, remarkable accomplishments, and all the extraordinary things people are and do.

Anna Wintour, the Inspiration Behind "The Devil Wears Prada"
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Engrid Barnett

Anna Wintour, the Inspiration Behind "The Devil Wears Prada"

The fashion maven continues to turn heads and take names with her no-holds-barred style.

Woman Earns Up To $10k for Branded Baby Names
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Meghan Yani

Woman Earns Up To $10k for Branded Baby Names

Taylor Humphrey will pick the perfect name for your little one starting at $1,500 a pop!

The Skinny on Necropants: Trousers Made of Human Skin
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Skinny on Necropants: Trousers Made of Human Skin

The black magic behind wearing filleted flesh as a pair of literal "skinny" jeans...

4,000 Luxury Cars Left Smoldering at Sea – Are They up for Grabs?
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Meghan Yani

4,000 Luxury Cars Left Smoldering at Sea – Are They up for Grabs?

The Felicity Ace fire burned $400 million worth of vehicles in six days, leaving some to wonder if the cars fall under a maritime "finders keepers" law.

Inside the Ring With Muhammad Ali
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Noelle Talmon

Inside the Ring With Muhammad Ali

A stolen bicycle inspired this 12-year-old from Louisville, Kentucky to take up boxing.

Feel the Burn With Ivan Djuric's Pyrography Portraits
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Feel the Burn With Ivan Djuric's Pyrography Portraits

Ivan Djuric of Uzice, Serbia, joins the ranks of unbelievable artists with his hyper-realistic portraits using a technique known as pyrography!

Teenager Zara Rutherford Becomes Youngest Woman to Fly Solo Around the World
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Engrid Barnett

Teenager Zara Rutherford Becomes Youngest Woman to Fly Solo Around the World

Here’s what you need to know about her incredible journey and how it contributes to the history of aviation.

Betty White: America’s Queen of Comedy
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Engrid Barnett

Betty White: America’s Queen of Comedy

There’s something to be said for staying young at heart!

Siblings Aged 3 and 7 Years Old Climb 11,000-Foot-Tall Mountain
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Siblings Aged 3 and 7 Years Old Climb 11,000-Foot-Tall Mountain

Freya became the youngest person to climb the Piz Badile unaided, and Jackson was the youngest person to ever make it to the top!

Salvador Dalí’s Dream State: A Door to Creativity
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Engrid Barnett

Salvador Dalí’s Dream State: A Door to Creativity

Even world-renowned artists struggle with inspiration, but the sleep “sweet spot” can help.

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The 19th book in the bestselling series from Ripley's Believe It or Not! has jaw-dropping oddities from around the world!

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Ripley's Cartoon Of The Day

Sunday Cartoon! - February 2, 2025

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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!