Fossilized Oosik: Ancient Walrus Penile Bone
The largest oosik ever recovered was four feet long.
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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.
Smokejumpers: The People Who Skydive Into Wildfires
They’re the special ops of firefighters.
Mysterious Origins Of The Ekoi Skin Mask
The mask’s many faces and horns are wrapped in strips of SKIN.
Operation Plowshare: Finding Peaceful Ways To Use Nukes
Can nuclear bombs be used for excavations?
A Bone Trumpet Made For Calling Demons
Kangling players demonstrated their fearlessness by calling hungry spirits.
A Sperm Whale’s Clicks Can Deafen Divers
The sound is loud enough to burst divers’ eardrums.
Life Saving World War I Gas Mask Used By American Troops
Before masks, soldiers would sometimes use urine-soaked rags to cover their faces.
War Pigeons And Their Tales Of Lifesaving Bravery
One pigeon delivered a message that saved the lives of 2,000 soldiers!
Unraveling Mummified Cats From Ancient Egypt
Cats were integral to the function of ancient Egyptian cities.
The True Sideshow Origins Of Freaks And Geeks
Are you a freak or geek?