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Ripley's adds another torch to the collection!
Although the mop-headed band’s first single, “Please Please Me” flopped in the US, they soon made up for it in fake hair sales!
From parrot video calls to spiders blind with hunger, the animal kingdom is stranger than you think.
Like Princess Leia and the woman who embodied her, Carrie Fisher, the legacy of these historical female figures will live on in history—buns and all!
A scientific discovery sure to make waves!
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!
Yesterday's cartoon
LEGO has an underground vault filled with more than 8,000 sets.
March 20, 2026
In 2025, French cyclist Oscar Delaite did a wheelie for over 6 hours and 31 minutes!
March 19, 2026
Male Asian paradise flycatchers have long tails, reaching up to 12 inches!
March 18, 2026
Ibrahim Al-Nasser of Saudi Arabia successfully connected 444 video game consoles to a single TV!
March 17, 2026
Leatherback sea turtles have stayed the same for millions of years, dating back to the time of the dinosaurs.
March 16, 2026
Japan has more cats and dogs as pets than children under 15.
Sunday cartoon! - March 15, 2026
In 1995, Sean Shannon recited Hamlet's 260-word "To Be or Not To Be" soliloquy in 23.8 seconds - 655 words per minute.
March 14, 2026
The number 17 is considered unlucky in Italy.
March 13, 2026
In Congolese weddings, it is customary for the bride and groom to avoid smiling.
March 12, 2026
The U.S. economy loses around $800 to $900 million every Friday the 13th.
March 21, 2026
Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, it continues uninterrupted as the world’s longest-running syndicated cartoon.
