Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is ready once again to astound audiences with its latest annual book, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Seek the Strange !
Packed with jaw-dropping tales and mind-boggling feats, this newest edition continues the tradition of celebrating the world’s most unbelievable stories.
Get ready to venture on an unforgettable journey into the bizarre, the unbelievable, and the wonderfully weird. With 256 pages of mind-blowing stories, rare artifacts, and jaw-dropping stunts, it’s a book that dares readers to open their minds and embrace the extraordinary.
Packed with hundreds of all-true tales, jaw-dropping photos, and interactive features, Ripley's Believe It or Not! invites readers of all ages to explore beyond the ordinary and seek the strange around them! Here are just a few highlights:
Incredible People.
Meet circus artist Silke Pan, who defies expectations with a gravity-defying balancing act after being paralyzed from the waist down.
Rare Artifacts.
Discover a preserved cross-section of a human head from an 18th-century French criminal, part of the Ripley’s Collection!
Unusual Art.
Marvel at the unique creations of Xandiloquence Bizarre, who makes hats out of dried cucumbers!
Amazing Animals.
Learn about a frog that stunned scientists when it was found with a tiny mushroom growing from its side.
Showstopping Stunts.
See sideshow performer Carmen G. swallow a light tube that can be seen glowing through her throat!
This year’s edition goes far beyond the pages. Be on the lookout for interactive QR codes throughout Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Seek the Strange . These hidden codes let readers connect deeper with stories, share their reactions, and become part of the Ripley’s community of curiosity-seekers.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Seek the Strange launches September 9, 2025, and is available at major retailers and on Amazon. Don't miss your chance to explore the weird, the wonderful, and everything in between!
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