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Colorado: The 697-Sided State

If you thought Colorado was just a boring rectangle, think again—it’s got hundreds of hidden edges! 

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The Once (And Future?) Home of Mammoths
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Once (And Future?) Home of Mammoths

The habitat is ready for mammoths⁠—whenever we get around to bringing them back.

An Eerie Glimpse Inside the Doors of a Paranormal Bookstore
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

An Eerie Glimpse Inside the Doors of a Paranormal Bookstore

Some objects remained in the shop's basement for years for fear of the dangers they might pose to an unsuspecting public.

Thailand’s Eclectic Monkey Buffet Festival
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Engrid Barnett

Thailand’s Eclectic Monkey Buffet Festival

No monkeying around when it comes to these local primates!

Earth's Largest Mirror Can Be Seen From Space
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Earth's Largest Mirror Can Be Seen From Space

It is eight times the size of New York City!

Inside the Most Off-Limits Places - Ripley’s Believe It or Notcast Episode 002
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Colton Kruse

Inside the Most Off-Limits Places - Ripley’s Believe It or Notcast Episode 002

From Area 51 to the Vatican Archives, some places are simply off-limits to travelers.

Russia’s 28-million-liter Fruit Juice Flash Flood
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Engrid Barnett

Russia’s 28-million-liter Fruit Juice Flash Flood

The streets ran pink with delicious fruity flavors…

The Walking Dead Of Tana Toraja
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Walking Dead Of Tana Toraja

Warning: Cadaver crossing!

The Wonderful and Strange Abita Mystery House
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Sabrina Sieck

The Wonderful and Strange Abita Mystery House

Watch the episode for a full interview with John Preble!

The Mystery of Kodinhi: India's Town of Twins
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Chris Littlechild

The Mystery of Kodinhi: India's Town of Twins

This medical marvel began 60-70 years ago.

The Most Dangerous Festival in the World: Onbashira
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Colton Kruse

The Most Dangerous Festival in the World: Onbashira

Participants try to ride a 10-ton log down a steep hill.

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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!