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Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Celebrates Over 25 Years of 'Fin-tastic' Memories!
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Jordan Neese

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Celebrates Over 25 Years of 'Fin-tastic' Memories!

More than a quarter-century of marine magic, family fun, and an all-new exhibit!

5 Mind-Blowing Reasons to Visit Ripley’s Grand Prairie on Your Next DFW Adventure
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

5 Mind-Blowing Reasons to Visit Ripley’s Grand Prairie on Your Next DFW Adventure

When you're in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, there’s no shortage of things to do—but if you're looking for something truly unforgettable, look no further than Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Grand Prairie!

Ripley's Round Trip: Uncovering the Dark History of Ripley's First Museum
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Ripley's Round Trip: Uncovering the Dark History of Ripley's First Museum

From William G. Warden to the mysterious "Mr. X," the Warden Castle is full of history.

10 Bathrooms to Pee in Before You Die
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Engrid Barnett

10 Bathrooms to Pee in Before You Die

When you have to go, you have to go.

Colorado: The 697-Sided State
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Diana Bocco

Colorado: The 697-Sided State

If you thought Colorado was just a boring rectangle, think again—it’s got hundreds of hidden edges! 

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Check out trending stories and discover that truth is always stranger than 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

People

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

People

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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Take things to the next level! Ripley’s twentieth edition annual book is full of all-new, all-true stories from around the world.

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

May 8, 2026

Cartoon of the Day

The town of Kyle in Saskatchewan, Canada, faced a hiccup in the run-up to its November 2024 municipal election: no one ran for mayor.

Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, it continues uninterrupted as the world’s longest-running syndicated cartoon.

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