Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Founder Robert Ripley Honored in Florida Tourism Hall of Fame
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Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Founder Robert Ripley Honored in Florida Tourism Hall of Fame

The OG “Florida Man.”

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Was Robert Ripley a Liar? The Unbelievable Truth Behind Ripley's Legacy
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Was Robert Ripley a Liar? The Unbelievable Truth Behind Ripley's Legacy

Robert Ripley had thousands of folders full of references, letters, photos, and documentation gathered to support the facts in every cartoon.

Sculpting Between Heartbeats: The Microscopic World of Dr. Willard Wigan
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Have you ever seen a sculpture so small it fits in the eye of a needle?

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The Tallest Man in History: The Incredible Story of Robert Wadlow

From a small-town boy to a global sensation, Robert Wadlow’s record-breaking height made history—but his remarkable life made him truly unforgettable.

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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

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The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

September 2, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

The liver is the only visceral organ that can regenerate, able to regrow to full size even after 90% is removed.

Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, Kieran Castaño is the eighth artist to continue the legacy of illustrating the world's longest-running syndicated cartoon!

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