Was Robert Ripley a Liar?: The Unbelievable Truth Behind Ripley's Legacy
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Was Robert Ripley a Liar?: The Unbelievable Truth Behind Ripley's Legacy

Robert Ripley had thousands of folders full of references, letters, photos, and documentation gathered to support the facts in every cartoon.

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If Panama Hats Didn't Originate In Panama, Where Are They From?
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If Panama Hats Didn't Originate In Panama, Where Are They From?

Teddy Roosevelt wore the hat, adding "trendsetter" to his many accolades.

Smokejumpers: The People Who Skydive Into Wildfires
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Smokejumpers: The People Who Skydive Into Wildfires

They're the special ops of firefighters.

Salem and the Curse of Giles Corey - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 9
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Salem and the Curse of Giles Corey - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 9

One man chose to be squished to death by rocks, rather than falsely admit to being a witch.

When Sonar Wasn't Enough: The Bathythermograph
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When Sonar Wasn't Enough: The Bathythermograph

Ships could use this device to target ships sight unseen.

Behind the Insanity of Japanese Game Shows - Ripley’s Believe It or Notcast Episode 007
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Behind the Insanity of Japanese Game Shows - Ripley’s Believe It or Notcast Episode 007

This week, we talk to Japanese game show contestants and experts to separate the facts from the fiction.

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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.

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

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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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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

June 12, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

A territorial pileated woodpecker has damaged over 25 vehicles in Rockport, Massachusetts.

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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