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Up Close & Peculiar With a Real Cannibal!

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.

Up Close & Peculiar With a Real Vampire!
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Allyson Iovino

Up Close & Peculiar With a Real Vampire!

Take a look inside the head of Peter Kürten, one of the most notorious serial killers in history.

Spice Up Your Life! With a Spice Girls Doll Collector
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Jordan Neese

Spice Up Your Life! With a Spice Girls Doll Collector

Adam Weatherly owns more than 500 Spice Girls dolls!

The Eccentric and Not-So-Eccentric Life of Edgar Allan Poe
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The Eccentric and Not-So-Eccentric Life of Edgar Allan Poe

A parrot was first considered to be the titular bird, rather than The Raven. 

Celebrating André the Giant's Life of Epic Proportions
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Noelle Talmon

Celebrating André the Giant's Life of Epic Proportions

He struggled to fit through doorways, and his mother had furniture made especially for him!

Johnny Appleseed is Just a Myth, Right?
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Engrid Barnett

Johnny Appleseed is Just a Myth, Right?

Turns out, this tale isn’t as “tall” as you might think.

Winston Churchill Was Prescribed Unlimited Alcohol
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Winston Churchill Was Prescribed Unlimited Alcohol

Churchill was hit by a car while in America. To help him heal, he was prescribed unlimited amounts of alcohol.

Metallica Facts That Strike a Power Chord
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Meghan Yani

Metallica Facts That Strike a Power Chord

Metallica has become the biggest name in metal.

Are We Facing a Redhead Extinction?
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Noelle Talmon

Are We Facing a Redhead Extinction?

Only about 4–5 percent of the world's population carries the gene for red hair.

Hair-Raising Facts About the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Hair-Raising Facts About the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton

Let’s take a break from that “9 to 5” to learn a little more about Dolly.

How Tall Was Napoleon Bonaparte Actually?
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

How Tall Was Napoleon Bonaparte Actually?

French inches were longer than English inches.

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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!