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There are no cell phones, cordless phones, Wi-Fi, microwaves, or even wireless speakers allowed in West Virginia's National Radio Quiet Zone, home to the largest fully steerable radio telescope on Earth.
Two weeks, five attacks, and four deaths transformed sharks into a symbol of terror.
Let's dive a little deeper into the magic of suspended animation and the species of brine shrimp known as Artemia salina.
This year's Ig Nobel Prize Awards winners include upside-down rhinos, beards taking a hit, and just how germy sidewalk gum really is.
For some celebs, a star on the Walk of Fame isn't close enough to the cosmos; they'd rather experience the real thing — space!
Vintage & Historical
The water's frigid temperatures kept the ship in remarkable condition.
People
They unknowingly forged lives as identical as their DNA.
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.
Take things to the next level! Ripley’s twentieth edition annual book is full of all-new, all-true stories from around the world.
Science & Technology
Converging art and astronomy, artist uses the power of the sun to create piece for Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Acquired more than 25 years ago, the iconic statues have become a must-see.
Animals
Named after Red Lobster's iconic Cheddar Bay Biscuits®, this unique lobster is an incredibly rare find!
The show with acro-cats and acro-rats!
Believe It or Not! turns 100!
Today's cartoon
Venice was built on wooden piles driven deep into the mud, acting like stilts to support the city.
Yesterday's cartoon
In 1980, Minoru Yoshida completed 10,507 nonstop push-ups.
August 12, 2026
A California library hosted “Lucha Libro,” a wrestling-themed story time featuring fights among the bookshelves.
August 11, 2026
In 2024, a herd of escaped alpacas brought traffic to a halt on England’s A1307 highway.
August 10, 2026
In 2025, the TSA confirmed that Costco membership cards are not valid airport IDs.
Sunday cartoon! - August 9, 2026
In 2025, a Swiss charity built a nearly 79-foot-long mural from 300,000 LEGO bricks.
August 8, 2026
Since 2020, three bicycles have remained wedged atop a log in Montana’s Missouri River — and nobody knows why.
August 7, 2026
Texan horse trainer Stephen Harmon shocked shoppers after riding his horse inside a Target store.
August 6, 2026
Diana Armstrong hasn’t cut her nails since 1997 — they now measure more than 42 feet combined!
August 5, 2026
Wembley Stadium in London has 2,618 toilets.
August 14, 2026
Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, it continues uninterrupted as the world’s longest-running syndicated cartoon.
