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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.

Reg Spiers: The Man Who Shipped Himself Home in a Box
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Reg Spiers: The Man Who Shipped Himself Home in a Box

At one point, he had to strip naked to fight the heat.

Inventor of the Telegraph, Samuel Morse, Was an Artist
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Inventor of the Telegraph, Samuel Morse, Was an Artist

His turn to science was inspired by the death of his wife.

Edna Price, Ripley's "Queen of Sword Swallowers"
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Edna Price, Ripley's "Queen of Sword Swallowers"

She would hide her uncle's wooden leg to go out with boys he didn't approve of.

Aboard a Gourd: One Man’s Record-Breaking Journey
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Aboard a Gourd: One Man’s Record-Breaking Journey

Discover Todd Sandstrum and his need for pumpkin-paddling glory.

Meet Greg: Mr. T Doll Collector
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Meet Greg: Mr. T Doll Collector

I pity the doll!

Gravediggers in Hungary Compete in National Competition
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Gravediggers in Hungary Compete in National Competition

Hungarian gravediggers competed in a national competition intended to crown the best grave digging team in all the land!

Muhammad Ali, the Greatest: 1942 – 2016
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Muhammad Ali, the Greatest: 1942 – 2016

Remembering a legend.

Kelvin Mercado Clips Hundreds of Pegs to His Face!
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Kelvin Mercado Clips Hundreds of Pegs to His Face!

Mr. Fibbles is the Weirdest Alter Ego
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Mr. Fibbles is the Weirdest Alter Ego

Creative Director Dominick Reed started an odd hobby of taking the most bizarre & slightly disturbing self portraits.

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Find More Stories Like This One in Our Book!

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!