Really Weird Olympic Events That Have (Thankfully) Been Banned
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Really Weird Olympic Events That Have (Thankfully) Been Banned

From pistol dueling to pigeon shooting it's probably for the best these events don't make a comeback.

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Just a Number: Group of Skydivers Over Age 80 Break Record
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Meghan Yani

Just a Number: Group of Skydivers Over Age 80 Break Record

Definitely not your average JOES.

Goalball: The Heart-Pounding Sport Played Blindfolded
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Goalball: The Heart-Pounding Sport Played Blindfolded

The advice "keep your eye on the ball" won't help you in goalball.

Introducing the Shear Madness of Sheep Dung Spitting
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Introducing the Shear Madness of Sheep Dung Spitting

Yes, it is exactly what it sounds like. Don’t be sheepish.

North Carolina Man Crafts 25-Mile-Long Paper Chain
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Jordan Neese

North Carolina Man Crafts 25-Mile-Long Paper Chain

Butch Baker began the chain more than 40 years ago and even had to reinforce his floor to support its weight! Now, the behemoth has a new home at Ripley's!

Unbelievable Moments in Super Bowl History
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Unbelievable Moments in Super Bowl History

Held in 1967, the first Super Bowl did not feature a star-studded musical concert, but it DID have two men flying around in jet packs.

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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

November 20, 2024

Cartoon of the Day

You can't legally sell fur from a dog in Delaware.

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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