Welcome to Ripley’s in Branson, MO

Welcome to Ripley’s in Branson, MO

The 1812 earthquake made the Mississippi River run backwards for three days and made Church bells ring In Philadelphia! Our building reflects that odd event, and Ripley’s…Believe It or Not!® in Branson has become one of the most photographed buildings In the world! more

Now that’s a ball!

Now that’s a ball!

You will not believe your eyes when you come face to face with this enormous ball of twine. more

Playing Card Roman Colosseum

Playing Card Roman Colosseum

Built on a scale of 1″ equals 11′, this replica of the famous Roman Colosseum of Emperor Vespasian was assembled by McClung and Matt Florence of Dallas, Texas from 1,971 ordinary playing cards! more

Two Headed Calf

Two Headed Calf

Robert Ripley relished collecting what he called “Pranks of Nature”. Once considered an omen of disaster, most animals born with 2 heads or multiple limbs die at birth. more

Genuine Shrunken Head

Genuine Shrunken Head

This head came from a normal sized person! The Jivaro Indians of Ecuador claim their enemies’ heads as symbols of bravery and display them – reduced to fist sized – as war trophies. more

Aboriginal Ancestor Face Mask

Aboriginal Ancestor Face Mask

Robert Ripley traveled the world collecting unusual and amazing artifacts from over 200 countries in far off places. more

Matchstick Aircraft Carrier

Matchstick Aircraft Carrier

Carrier the U.S.S. Forrestal, took over 600 hours to complete and is made from over 48,000 common household matchsticks and toothpicks. more

Welcome to Branson, MO!

Welcome to Branson, MO!

Known as the “Live Music Show Capital of the World,” Branson, MO, is truly a one-of-a-kind family vacation destination — and an incredible value including the amazing Ripley’s believe It or Not! Museum! more

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News of the Odd from Ripley's Blog

Mother’s Love – A True Life Preserver

Mother’s Love – A True Life Preserver

Summer of 1942 was without a doubt one to remember in the life of young nineteen year old signalman 3rd class Elgin Staples. Stationed on the USS Astoria, this US Cruiser was the first to engage the Japanese during the battle of Savo Island – an entire night of action fought August 8th-9th 1942. [image_border [...]

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World’s Largest Ball of Chewed Gum

World’s Largest Ball of Chewed Gum

[image_border img="http://www.ripleys.com/weird/files/2012/01/measuring-the-ball-150x150.jpg" caption="" pos="right" border="true" buffer="true" /]Not Your Ordinary Giant Ball of Gum After 6 years, Barry Chappell has created something that truly needs to be seen to be believed. Weighing in at 175 pounds and measuring 62” in circumference, Chappell has sculpted a giant ball made entirely of chewed Nicorette gum. How Do You [...]

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Pub On Demand: An Inflatable Invention You Can Drink To

Pub On Demand: An Inflatable Invention You Can Drink To

It’s kind of like a party bounce house for adults – the first inflatable pub! The pub is erected by using 2 small air blowers and metal stanchions for support in about 2 hours. This traveling tavern can hold up to 30 visitors at a time. English designer Andi Francis (who also invented the first [...]

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Matchstick Marvels

Matchstick Marvels

One of a Kind Patrick Acton of Gladbrook, Iowa, is the world’s best matchstick model maker. His works , everything from Paul Revere on horseback to Christopher Columbus’ Santa Maria, to this scale model of Hogwarts School of Wizardry, can be seen in a number of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! museums around the world. [...]

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Climb Aboard the Longest Motorbike In the World

Climb Aboard the Longest Motorbike In the World

Colin Furze, A plumber from Linconshire, UK has set the world-record for the longest motorbike ever made. Spanning 72ft in length and seating 25, it’s truly unbelievable that this 125cc Moped can travel in upwards of 35mph. [image_border img="http://www.ripleys.com/weird/files/2012/01/longest-motorbike.jpg" caption="" pos="center" border="true" buffer="true" /] Built in his mother’s back garden, Furze spent about 2 months [...]

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