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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.

5 Weird Americanisms and Their Origins
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Engrid Barnett

5 Weird Americanisms and Their Origins

Where does riding shotgun come from?

Incredibly Rare New Guinea Midwife Skull
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Colton Kruse

Incredibly Rare New Guinea Midwife Skull

Midwives transitioned to what many call a third gender.

The Uncanny Case of the Jim Twins, Two Estranged Twins Who Led Identical Lives
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Chris Littlechild

The Uncanny Case of the Jim Twins, Two Estranged Twins Who Led Identical Lives

They unknowingly forged lives as identical as their DNA.

Skull Drum From The Mountains Of Tibet
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Colton Kruse

Skull Drum From The Mountains Of Tibet

One half was normally from a woman, the other from a man.

A Slice of Charles and Diana's Wedding Cake
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Colton Kruse

A Slice of Charles and Diana's Wedding Cake

The cake is 37 years old, but still edible...

The Curious Case of Multiple Madeleine Morès
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Curious Case of Multiple Madeleine Morès

Both even claimed to have the same parents!

The Enigma That Is Nicolas Cage and His...eternal Cage?
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Sabrina Sieck

The Enigma That Is Nicolas Cage and His...eternal Cage?

RIP as close to the Voodoo Queen as possible!

Naga Headhunters’ Buffalo Teeth Necklace
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Colton Kruse

Naga Headhunters’ Buffalo Teeth Necklace

The necklace is comprised of around 200 wild water buffalo teeth.

Marilyn Monroe's Ring From Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
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Colton Kruse

Marilyn Monroe's Ring From Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Diamonds ARE a girl's best friend.

How Shaolin Monks Obtain Their Superpowers
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Noelle Talmon

How Shaolin Monks Obtain Their Superpowers

Some have trained their bodies to resist spears and even power drills.

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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!