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October 15, 2020
Thomas Edison did not invent the lightbulb.
October 14, 2020
Before they are allowed to marry, young men of the Hamar Tribe in Ethiopia must run and jump across the backs of bulls.
October 13, 2020
Travelers lost more than $900,000 at U.S. airport checkpoints in 2019!
October 12, 2020
In Congham, Norfolk, U.K., more than 200 snails compete in 19 heats at the World Snail Racing Championship!
Sunday cartoon! - October 11, 2020
Some pirates wore earrings because they believed it improved their eyesight!
Food
On Independence Day, Americans eat 150 million hot dogs each year!
Places
Florida’s weirdest castle is packed with oddities, illusions, ghost stories, and fun for the whole family!
Vintage & Historical
Step right up and explore the legendary lore of the Fiji Mermaid!
Take things to the next level! Ripley’s twentieth edition annual book is full of all-new, all-true stories from around the world.
June 30, 2026
A study found that viewing cute animal photos can boost productivity.
Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, it continues uninterrupted as the world’s longest-running syndicated cartoon.
