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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 Modern Cave-Dwellings of Iran's Kandovan Village
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Modern Cave-Dwellings of Iran's Kandovan Village

Giant termite mounds or livable homes?

The Toilet-Shaped Plants That Thrive By Eating Poop
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Chris Littlechild

The Toilet-Shaped Plants That Thrive By Eating Poop

These amazing plants are a prime example of resilience.

Ripley’s Round Trip: Seriously Weird Travel Destinations
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Emily Harriss

Ripley’s Round Trip: Seriously Weird Travel Destinations

Welcome to the first episode of our unbelievable travel series!

London Tree Rental Company Boosts Holiday Sustainability
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

London Tree Rental Company Boosts Holiday Sustainability

Check out these tree-mendous sustainability efforts!

Trees are Migrating West, and Scientists Aren’t Exactly Sure Why
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Noelle Talmon

Trees are Migrating West, and Scientists Aren’t Exactly Sure Why

We speak for the trees and uh... they are on the move!

The Burial Cliffs of Sagada and Their Hanging Coffins
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Burial Cliffs of Sagada and Their Hanging Coffins

Taking burial traditions to new heights!

The War Against Spotted Lanternflies, as Told by a Native Pennsylvanian
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The War Against Spotted Lanternflies, as Told by a Native Pennsylvanian

"Before I knew it, killing spotted lanternflies became a popular sport statewide."

Swiss Break Record with 1.2-Mile-Long Passenger Train
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Noelle Talmon

Swiss Break Record with 1.2-Mile-Long Passenger Train

You wouldn't want to get stuck at this railroad crossing.

Must-See Halloween Display Attracts Thousands to Man's Yard
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Must-See Halloween Display Attracts Thousands to Man's Yard

Known as "Halloween on Ambush," the display gets bigger every year and has raised thousands for local charities.

Check Out the 'Mewseum' With Over 13,000 Cat Figurines
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Engrid Barnett

Check Out the 'Mewseum' With Over 13,000 Cat Figurines

Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5 that goes towards local cat rescues.

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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!