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Ötzi the Iceman is one of the oldest and greatest mummy specimens in the world. So well preserved, perhaps, that he is still making his mark on the lives of those trying to tell his story…
Let him know the next time your car breaks down!
The city’s church alone contains about 5,000 carats worth of diamonds.
They were believed to have eaten up to 135 people.
Many of us enjoy kisses from our pups safe in the belief that dogs’ mouths have fewer germs than our own. But how does canine oral cleanliness really stack up to that of humans?
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
The spiny flower mantis has bright, eye-spotted wings to appear larger and more intimidating.
Yesterday's cartoon
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.
May 7, 2026
Waterbucks produce a smelly oil that helps deter predators and keeps their coats waterproof.
May 6, 2026
Voting is compulsory in Australia, and citizens over 18 are fined if they do not cast a ballot!
May 5, 2026
In 2024, Chinese fitness influencer Xie Ting completed 44 pullups in one minute!
May 4, 2026
A whale shark can process more than 6,000 liters of water an hour through its gills.
Sunday cartoon! - May 3, 2026
New York City restaurant Suka Sushi sells sushi push pops!
May 2, 2026
Giant anteaters have one of the lowest body temperatures of any mammal.
May 1, 2026
Erin Hunter of Edina, Minnesota, successfully balanced 30 swords on her body in one minute!
April 30, 2026
David Rush stacked 10 toilet paper rolls with one hand in under 5.38 seconds.
May 9, 2026
Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, it continues uninterrupted as the world’s longest-running syndicated cartoon.
