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Take a look INSIDE the mind of the most famous cannibal in history.

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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.

Strumming Up Facts About John Lennon
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Strumming Up Facts About John Lennon

In celebration of what would have been Lennon's 81st birthday, we're sharing some fun, quirky, and downright unbelievable facts about one of music's most legendary personalities.

On a Roll With Freestyle Skater, Vasilisa Maslova
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On a Roll With Freestyle Skater, Vasilisa Maslova

Not only can Vasilisa effortlessly complete a slalom course while freestyle dancing, but she can also do it on one leg while skating backward in a single-wheel squat.

10 Facts You'll Vant to Know About Bela Lugosi
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Chris Littlechild

10 Facts You'll Vant to Know About Bela Lugosi

Before he could deliver any lines in his iconic accent for "Dracula," he first had to learn how to speak English.

Eden: The Survival Show That Didn’t Tell Contestants It Was Canceled
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Eden: The Survival Show That Didn’t Tell Contestants It Was Canceled

“What if you could start all over, would you?” That’s the question that launched Britain’s 2016 series, Eden—a show that forgot to tell contestants they were no longer on air.

Paying Tribute to Mr. Chillal's Record-Breaking Nails
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Paying Tribute to Mr. Chillal's Record-Breaking Nails

One by one, the fingernails of Mr. Shridhar Chillal were removed—the longest measuring at a length of 77.87 inches.

Go Inside Clara Glen Pet Cemetery
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Go Inside Clara Glen Pet Cemetery

From Rex the Wonder Dog to the Atlantic City high-diving horses, more than 4,000 animals call this New Jersey cemetery their final resting place.

Millennium Falcon Signed by Original Star Wars Cast
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Millennium Falcon Signed by Original Star Wars Cast

This Millennium Falcon® was signed by six of the original Star Wars™ trilogy members!

The Biggest Hoax In History (Literally): The Cardiff Giant
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Colton Kruse

The Biggest Hoax In History (Literally): The Cardiff Giant

This stone giant, unearthed in 1869, was believed to be a giant from the time of Noah.

Ripley’s Acquires More Than Six Feet of Hair From World Record Holder!
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Ripley’s Acquires More Than Six Feet of Hair From World Record Holder!

Nilanshi Patel's dedication to growing her locks has earned a place in Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Always the Backup, Never the Starter: Tom Brady’s Rise to Football Stardom
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Meghan Yani

Always the Backup, Never the Starter: Tom Brady’s Rise to Football Stardom

Things weren't always sunshine and Super Bowl rings for Brady, whose early career took a beeline for the bench.

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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

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!