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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The drug trade resulted in the Opium Wars, forcing China to accept imports from imperial powers.

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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.

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

June 13, 2025

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The movie "Conclave" saw a 283% surge in viewership after the death of Pope Francis.

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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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