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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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Mysteries of “The Eye”: Could Argentina’s Unusual Island Have Occurred Naturally?
Science & Technology
Engrid Barnett

Mysteries of “The Eye”: Could Argentina’s Unusual Island Have Occurred Naturally?

Theories abound about the island’s origins, from UFO activity to religious miracles and more.

The Larger Than Life Park Of Past Presidents
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Larger Than Life Park Of Past Presidents

Just outside Williamsburg, Virginia, rest forty-three nearly 20-foot-tall concrete busts of former American presidents.

Peer Into the Frozen Forest of Oregon’s Clear Lake
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Peer Into the Frozen Forest of Oregon’s Clear Lake

You can visit a crystal-clear lake in Oregon that’s literally frozen in time!

No Views Compare to Those From the House on the Rock
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

No Views Compare to Those From the House on the Rock

One man’s vision became an awe-inspiring reality—60 years later!

The Cathedral of Junk Is a Backyard Curiosity
Places
Noelle Talmon

The Cathedral of Junk Is a Backyard Curiosity

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure at this recycled monument that helps keep Austin weird!

House Made of Beer Cans Is Americana Incarnate
Places
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

House Made of Beer Cans Is Americana Incarnate

Decorated with more than 50,000 recycled beer cans, this artsy home is an homage to intricate craftsmanship.

A Flea Market for Lovers of the Strange and Unusual
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

A Flea Market for Lovers of the Strange and Unusual

A match made in punk-rock heaven that turned into an entire expo of unique oddities!

Remains of the Day: How Body Farms Advance Science
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Remains of the Day: How Body Farms Advance Science

At this Texas body farm, dozens of bodies are decomposing in the name of advancing scientific research.

Explosive Nostalgia: Florida Woman’s WWII Land Mine Find
Places
Engrid Barnett

Explosive Nostalgia: Florida Woman’s WWII Land Mine Find

Beachcombers Beware! More than sunken treasure washes up on the shores of Vero Beach, Florida.

Growing Together: The Love Trees Of St. Augustine
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Growing Together: The Love Trees Of St. Augustine

If you're looking for tree-mendous love, look no further than St. Augustine, FL.

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The best of the best! Read through the most loved stories by Ripley fans just like you.

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!