The Real Scientist That Inspired Frankenstein
In 1803, he was given an executed criminal to animate.
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Ripley’s video archive is an eclectic collection of videos from our popular TV show, behind the scenes footage from The Vault, and Ripley’s Originals.
What’s Inside An Exploding Dye Pack?
These exploding dye packs sometimes even contain tear gas.
Unexplained Death Dioramas From the 1940s
They depict real crime scenes.
The Comic Book Made From the Writer’s Ashes
His widow had his ashes mixed into the ink of his most famous comic.
The Mission To Bring The First Panda Out Of China
Now, China rents pandas for $1,000,000 a year.
Why Giant Hairballs Are Found Inside Cows
What do cows and cats have in common?
Seven Bones Of Christian Saints From The 17th-Century
Robert Ripley received these bones in Italy, 1925.
Bloodletting Knife: The Ancient Cure-All
Charles II was bled of 24 ounces of blood before he died.
Ramses II: The Mummy Who Had To Get A Passport
They didn’t want him getting kidnapped!
Clepsydrae: Liquid-Stealing Water Clocks
The Greeks even used these water clocks as timers in brothels.