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Robert Ripley

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The adventures of Robert Ripley and his quest to uncover the unbelievable are to thank for the Believe It or Not! brand we know and love today — even a few notable moments in American history!

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

May 18, 2026

Cartoon of the Day

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, it continues uninterrupted as the world’s longest-running syndicated cartoon.

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