Goldfish Realms: Enchanting New Gallery at Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
Animals

Goldfish Realms: Enchanting New Gallery at Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach

Now open and included free with aquarium admission!

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How Long Does It Actually Take to Digest Swallowed Gum?
Food
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

How Long Does It Actually Take to Digest Swallowed Gum?

Your body won’t be able to break the gum base down, even with the help of seven years’ time.

The Controversial Origins of the Pythagorean Theorem
Vintage & Historical
Engrid Barnett

The Controversial Origins of the Pythagorean Theorem

Was Pythagoras a mathematical genius or the king of numerical hype?

Or Not: The Dark Side of the Moon
Science & Technology
Colton Kruse

Or Not: The Dark Side of the Moon

UFO enthusiasts often claim there is an alien base on the far side of the moon.

Or Not: Chameleons Change Their Color to Match Their Surroundings
Animals
Colton Kruse

Or Not: Chameleons Change Their Color to Match Their Surroundings

A chameleon will change its color if it's angry!

Metallica Facts That Strike a Power Chord
People
Meghan Yani

Metallica Facts That Strike a Power Chord

Metallica has become the biggest name in metal.

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Vintage & Historical

Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

The water's frigid temperatures kept the ship in remarkable condition.

Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

People

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

People

The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

Tarrare was the walking manifestation of one of the seven deadly sins as he prowled the cobbled streets of 18th-century Paris indulging his endless hunger.

The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

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Science & Technology

Believe It or Not! Total Solar Eclipse Captured for Ripley’s Exhibit Collection

Converging art and astronomy, artist uses the power of the sun to create piece for Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

Believe It or Not! Total Solar Eclipse Captured for Ripley’s Exhibit Collection

Vintage & Historical

Up Close With Ripley's Legendary Fertility Statues

Acquired more than 25 years ago, the iconic statues have become a must-see.

Up Close With Ripley's Legendary Fertility Statues

Animals

Meet Cheddar, the One-in-30-million Orange Lobster

Named after Red Lobster's iconic Cheddar Bay Biscuits®, this unique lobster is an incredibly rare find!

Meet Cheddar, the One-in-30-million Orange Lobster

Animals

Watch the Trained Rats and Cats of Cirque du Sewer

The show with acro-cats and acro-rats!

Watch the Trained Rats and Cats of Cirque du Sewer

Vintage & Historical

Those Four Small Words Can Be Attributed To A 100-Year-Old Cartoon

Believe It or Not! turns 100!

Those Four Small Words Can Be Attributed To A 100-Year-Old Cartoon

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CERN scientists briefly turned lead into gold by smashing atoms at near light speed.

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On Brazil's Marajó Island, patrolling military police ride Asian water buffaloes.

July 15, 2025

In 2024, Swiss powerlifter Elias Meyer spent over two hours buried in snow wearing only swim trunks!

July 14, 2025

Gas pump handles can harbor 11,000 times more bacteria and viruses than a toilet seat.

Sunday cartoon! - July 13, 2025

The Quetzalcóatl sculpture in San Jose, California, is locally loved and criticized for literally looking like poop.

July 12, 2025

It takes about 20 minutes for your brain to realize your stomach is full.

July 11, 2025

In 2025, Abolfazl Saber Mokhtari of Iran balanced 96 spoons on his body!

July 10, 2025

More than 80 cultures still speak in whistles.

July 9, 2025

In 2016, teens placed glasses on the floor at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - many mistook it for an exhibit.

July 8, 2025

On Croatian beaches, trained dogs work alongside lifeguards to ensure swimmer safety with their water rescue skills.
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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

July 17, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

CERN scientists briefly turned lead into gold by smashing atoms at near light speed.

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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