The Incredible Story of Robert Earl Hughes
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The Incredible Story of Robert Earl Hughes

When it comes to size, Robert Earl Hughes broke the mold—literally.

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Millennium Falcon Signed by Original Star Wars Cast
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Millennium Falcon Signed by Original Star Wars Cast

This Millennium Falcon® was signed by six of the original Star Wars™ trilogy members!

The Biggest Hoax In History (Literally): The Cardiff Giant
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The Biggest Hoax In History (Literally): The Cardiff Giant

This stone giant, unearthed in 1869, was believed to be a giant from the time of Noah.

Ripley’s Acquires More Than Six Feet of Hair From World Record Holder!
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Ripley’s Acquires More Than Six Feet of Hair From World Record Holder!

Nilanshi Patel's dedication to growing her locks has earned a place in Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Always the Backup, Never the Starter: Tom Brady’s Rise to Football Stardom
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Always the Backup, Never the Starter: Tom Brady’s Rise to Football Stardom

Things weren't always sunshine and Super Bowl rings for Brady, whose early career took a beeline for the bench.

Yanomami Mom: Man Reunites With His Long-Lost Mother
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Yanomami Mom: Man Reunites With His Long-Lost Mother

David Good comes from a broken home, but in reality, his story is much more complicated…

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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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