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Ripley’s Believe It or Not! embraces the spirit of discovery and curiosity. Here, through amazing artifacts and incredible stories, you’ll find that truth is always stranger than fiction!
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May 18, 2026
In 2024, Illinois resident Tony Piraino did 26,100 squats in 24 hours!
Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, it continues uninterrupted as the world’s longest-running syndicated cartoon.