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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.

Did Gutenberg Invent the First Printing Press?
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Did Gutenberg Invent the First Printing Press?

Printed books have been found predating the birth of Gutenberg by centuries.

The Alien Autopsy that Fooled the World
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Jordan Neese

The Alien Autopsy that Fooled the World

A story that is sure to put you over the moon!

Mexican President Tweets Blurry Photo of a Mythical Mayan Elf
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Noelle Talmon

Mexican President Tweets Blurry Photo of a Mythical Mayan Elf

Check out this "elf" portrait!

Da Vinci Discovered Aspects of Gravity Centuries Before Einstein
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Noelle Talmon

Da Vinci Discovered Aspects of Gravity Centuries Before Einstein

Da Vinci's discoveries are still shocking scientists!

The Tragic Collapse of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Noelle Talmon

The Tragic Collapse of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge

An unbelievable story with a tragic turn.

“America’s Unknown Child” Mystery Finally Solved 65 Years Later
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

“America’s Unknown Child” Mystery Finally Solved 65 Years Later

The 1957 mystery has finally been put to rest.

Is Santa Real? 10-Year-Old Gathers DNA Evidence to Find Out
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Noelle Talmon

Is Santa Real? 10-Year-Old Gathers DNA Evidence to Find Out

She wasn't willing to just take her parents' word for it.

Elizabeth Báthory Would Bathe in Blood?
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Chris Littlechild

Elizabeth Báthory Would Bathe in Blood?

Taking the term "Blood Bath" to new levels!

Inflation You'll Like: Massive Balloon Creations by Mike Verge
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Inflation You'll Like: Massive Balloon Creations by Mike Verge

You've never seen inflation quite like this!

Meet Grace Good, Circus Artist Extraordinaire!
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Meet Grace Good, Circus Artist Extraordinaire!

Grace's show-stopping feats began as a hobby in college.

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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!