See an Extremely Rare Shrunken Human Torso!

See an Extremely Rare Shrunken Human Torso!

This shrunken human torso belonged to famous writer Ernest Hemingway and it is a true rarity even within Ripley’s huge collection of oddities. more

“Miracle” the White Buffalo

“Miracle” the White Buffalo

Come face to face with one of nature’s rarest mutations, the famous White Buffalo! “Miracle” was the first white buffalo calf born since 1933! more

The museum that inspired the hit TV show!

The museum that inspired the hit TV show!

Incredible Oddities! – Extraordinary Exhibits! – Interactive Displays! more

The Unbelievable Mr. Ripley!

The Unbelievable Mr. Ripley!

Robert Ripley — artist, adventurer, collector, the most popular man in America in his day! more

Artifacts from the four corners of the globe!

Artifacts from the four corners of the globe!

In addition to Ripley’s original collection, you can also view right here in Key West some unusual objects collected and owned by Ernest Hemingway. more

Incredible Human Oddities

Incredible Human Oddities

2 floors, 13 galleries and over 500 exhibits and displays! More than a museum is an adventure! more

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Charles Schulz’s Snoopy Was First a Believe It or Not!

Charles Schulz’s Snoopy Was First a Believe It or Not!

From Spike to Snoopy [image_border img="http://www.ripleys.com/weird/files/2012/02/schulz-dog-cartoon-221x300.gif" caption="" pos="right" border="true" buffer="true" /]When most people think of the legendary cartoonist Charles Schulz, they of course think of world famous comic strip Peanuts, and the adorable dog Snoopy. Schulz’s first published drawing, however,  wasn’t Snoopy … it was a cartoon of his own dog, Spike, sent to Robert [...]

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Volcanic Cooking: An Unbelievable Eatery

Volcanic Cooking: An Unbelievable Eatery

Feast your eyes barbeque fans! This oddball restaurant is located on top of an active volcano and is sure to get your kebabs grilling nice and crispy… Powered by a flaming inferno that reaches to a deep pit underground, chefs at El Diablo Restaurant can safely rely on their “kitchen appliance” of choice to never [...]

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Unbelievable Feats of Superhuman Prowess

Unbelievable Feats of Superhuman Prowess

Next time you have a sore head, spare a thought for Li Xin who has quite literally hit the nail on the head. Many of us think that our job is a big headache, but it’s not for the 47 year old Li Xin from China who spends his whole day practicing to balance his [...]

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Weird Valentine’s Day Chocolates

Weird Valentine’s Day Chocolates

Here’s a fun way to break out of the traditional box of chocolates “mold” we’re all used to seeing. We’ve gathered a small collection of “out of the box” chocolates on this time-honored day of love and all the weird, unbelievable and bizarre that comes with it. Enjoy! [image_border img="http://www.ripleys.com/weird/files/2012/02/heart.png" caption="For the medical professional you [...]

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The Three Werewolf Sisters

The Three Werewolf Sisters

Only one in a billion people are affected by an extremely rare condition termed Hypertrichosis Universalis or better known as Werewolf Syndrome. As fate would have it, 3 of 6 sisters Savita, 23, Monisha, 18, and 16-year-old Savitri Sangli, who live in a small village near Pune, central India, inherited the disorder from their father. [...]

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