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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.

Yanomami Mom: Man Reunites With His Long-Lost Mother
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Yanomami Mom: Man Reunites With His Long-Lost Mother

David Good comes from a broken home, but in reality, his story is much more complicated…

An Alex Trebek Portrait Worth a Thousand Cubes
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Engrid Barnett

An Alex Trebek Portrait Worth a Thousand Cubes

NiceCubeArt crafts intricate portraits using thousands of mini Rubik’s Cubes.

Crafty Fisherman Pipe-Cleans up With Record-Breaking Catch
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Meghan Yani

Crafty Fisherman Pipe-Cleans up With Record-Breaking Catch

Barry Osborn spent more than 50 hours crafting a functioning fishing rod and reel using 1,500 pipe cleaners!

The Cherry Sisters: Vaudeville’s Most Infamous Act
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The Cherry Sisters: Vaudeville’s Most Infamous Act

Audiences packed theaters to laugh at the sisters’ terrible performances. But there’s much more to their story.

What is the Legacy of Jeopardy! Host, Alex Trebek?
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What is the Legacy of Jeopardy! Host, Alex Trebek?

Besides his nightly appearance on our television sets, there is so much more to learn about the man who leaves us asking, “Who Was Alex Trebek?”

Kicking It With Freestyle Footballers
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Kicking It With Freestyle Footballers

From the youngest competitor in the sport to the top U.S. female performer, these footballers truly know how to kick it!

Do Celebrities Always Die in Threes?
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Engrid Barnett

Do Celebrities Always Die in Threes?

Despite the hype, stars don’t depart this vale of tears in triplets.

Unlocking The Life Of The King Of Handcuffs, Harry Houdini
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Chris Littlechild

Unlocking The Life Of The King Of Handcuffs, Harry Houdini

Houdini shared his sinking ship escape secrets in seminars for American soldiers during World War I!

The Colorful Life of Andy Warhol
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Chris Littlechild

The Colorful Life of Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol had his own unique (and probably smelly) process. He used urine to help with the oxidation process of his work.

Hoppin' Bottles With Circus Artist LadyBEAST
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Hoppin' Bottles With Circus Artist LadyBEAST

They say that life can be a delicate balancing act, but for the New Orleans circus artist known as LadyBEAST, this playful expression is truly her livelihood.

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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!