5 Spooky Oddities at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
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5 Spooky Oddities at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

From a Vampire Killing Kit to Voodoo Baby, Ripley's has no shortage of the downright scary!

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Vintage & Historical

Jump into a century of seldom-seen historical feats. Lose yourself in unusual stories from days gone by. Here's your chance to journey through decades of curious people, places, and stories that stand the test of time.

Was the World’s Oldest Person a Fraud? New Research Suggests...
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

Was the World’s Oldest Person a Fraud? New Research Suggests...

Researchers believe the real Calment's daughter may have been impersonating her.

The History of Creepy Victorian Christmas Cards
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

The History of Creepy Victorian Christmas Cards

Turnip-men, murderous frogs, and cats could have become the hallmarks of Christmas instead of reindeer, elves, and Santa!

The Trunkated Stories Behind White Elephant Gift Exchange
Animals
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Trunkated Stories Behind White Elephant Gift Exchange

Your coworkers may be trying to tell you something.

People Used To Tell Ghost Stories At Christmastime
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

People Used To Tell Ghost Stories At Christmastime

Have you ever wondered why the popular Christmas song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” has a line about telling “scary ghost stories?”

Why Pinball Games Were Once Against The Law
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Why Pinball Games Were Once Against The Law

In fact, many places still have laws on the books banning pinball.

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Check out trending stories and discover that truth is always stranger than fiction!

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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

People

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

People

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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