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Swallowing Swords and Making History: The Story of World Sword Swallower's Day!

Practiced in sideshows and by street performances today, its deep-rooted history has led to unexpected contributions to medical science.

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Animal Vision: Seeing the World Through Their Eyes
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Animal Vision: Seeing the World Through Their Eyes

From bees spotting patterns to snakes hunting in the dark, animals sense the world in ways we can’t.

Exploring Devil Rays: Diving Deep into the Mysterious Creatures
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Exploring Devil Rays: Diving Deep into the Mysterious Creatures

Don't be fooled by those horns!

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Love Bites: How Scientists Track Shark Mating

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10 Bathrooms to Pee in Before You Die

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A 'Titanic' Superfan Has Collected Over 1,000 VHS Copies of the Movie
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JD might be the world’s biggest fan of the movie "Titanic," and he has the VHS collection to prove it!

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Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

The water's frigid temperatures kept the ship in remarkable condition.

Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

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The Uncanny Case of the Jim Twins, Two Estranged Twins Who Led Identical Lives

They unknowingly forged lives as identical as their DNA.

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The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

Tarrare was the walking manifestation of one of the seven deadly sins as he prowled the cobbled streets of 18th-century Paris indulging his endless hunger.

The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

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Believe It or Not! Total Solar Eclipse Captured for Ripley’s Exhibit Collection

Converging art and astronomy, artist uses the power of the sun to create piece for Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

Believe It or Not! Total Solar Eclipse Captured for Ripley’s Exhibit Collection

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Up Close With Ripley's Legendary Fertility Statues

Acquired more than 25 years ago, the iconic statues have become a must-see.

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Meet Cheddar, the One-in-30-million Orange Lobster

Named after Red Lobster's iconic Cheddar Bay Biscuits®, this unique lobster is an incredibly rare find!

Meet Cheddar, the One-in-30-million Orange Lobster

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Watch the Trained Rats and Cats of Cirque du Sewer

The show with acro-cats and acro-rats!

Watch the Trained Rats and Cats of Cirque du Sewer

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Those Four Small Words Can Be Attributed To A 100-Year-Old Cartoon

Believe It or Not! turns 100!

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In 18th-century London, illegal gin was dispensed through cat-shaped vending machines.

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Mobula rays have winglike fins that allow them to leap out of the ocean!

February 18, 2025

A study suggests the average person will spend around 44 years of their life looking at screens.

February 17, 2025

Hippos, which weigh up to 8,000 pounds, catch air when moving fast.

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An average of 5.5 million Peeps are made every day.

February 15, 2025

Babies born in 2025 will be the first of Generation Beta.

February 14, 2025

In 2024, Chad Caruso skated 3,162 miles across the U.S. in 57 days!

February 13, 2025

In 2024, Indian stuntman Kranthi Kumar Panikera stopped 57 electric fans with his tongue in one minute.

February 12, 2025

Birch bark can be used as a bandage to stop bleeding and protect wounds.

February 11, 2025

In 2019, Ian Stewart managed 105 consecutive catches while juggling active chainsaws!

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

February 20, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

In 18th-century London, illegal gin was dispensed through cat-shaped vending machines.

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!

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