The Incredible Story of Robert Earl Hughes
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The Incredible Story of Robert Earl Hughes

When it comes to size, Robert Earl Hughes broke the mold—literally.

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Luckiest Or Unluckiest Man In The World?
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Luckiest Or Unluckiest Man In The World?

He's escaped a fatal plane crash, a sinking bus, and even an exploding car!

The Egg-citing Truth Behind Humpty Dumpty
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The Egg-citing Truth Behind Humpty Dumpty

The real-life Humpty Dumpty may have been capable of annihilating military forces.

Did Einstein Really Fail Math?
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Did Einstein Really Fail Math?

He considered himself, in his own words, “a pariah” among academics.

Hanging from the Teeth With The Iron Jaw, Amadeus Lopez
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Hanging from the Teeth With The Iron Jaw, Amadeus Lopez

This nail-biter of an act involves gripping a piece of leather between the teeth and being hoisted by rope high up into the air.

Deadly Dentures Created By The Megalo Dentist
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Deadly Dentures Created By The Megalo Dentist

Aside from routine fillings and cleanings, Tampa dentist, Michael Foley, creates dentures from shark teeth!

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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

April 23, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

There are more than 10,000 known species of grass!

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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