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Explore unique wonders, enter an underwater realm, and embark on your next adventure at Ripley’s — where unbelievable experiences become unforgettable family memories. It’s time to let curiosity be your guide!

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Since 1918, Ripley’s has been a world leader in family entertainment. Today, we operate more than 100 exciting attractions in 10 countries!

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Spark Your Sense of Curiosity

Get lost in a vortex of weird and wonderful stories from Ripley's!

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5 of the Ocean's Most Unbelievable Moms

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Sculpting Between Heartbeats: The Microscopic World of Dr. Willard Wigan

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5 April Fools' Pranks That Went Horribly Wrong

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Koteka From New Guinea: Tribal Clothing Secrets

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5 Mind-Blowing Reasons to Visit Ripley’s Grand Prairie on Your Next DFW Adventure

Share Your Unbelievable Story or Fun Fact!

Animals

5 of the Ocean's Most Unbelievable Moms

Even the moms of the deep blue deserve recognition.

5 of the Ocean's Most Unbelievable Moms

Animals

The Fur-Bearing Trout: Fact, Folklore, or Fuzzy Fish Tale?

Meet the trout so well-prepared for winter; it supposedly grows a thick, luxurious coat of fur.

The Fur-Bearing Trout: Fact, Folklore, or Fuzzy Fish Tale?

Animals

Are Unicorns Real?

Where did the myth of these magical creatures begin and could unicorns possibly be real?

Are Unicorns Real?

Animals

Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach Welcomes Greater Hammerhead Sharks!

We're falling head over fin for the Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach's new residents.

Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach Welcomes Greater Hammerhead Sharks!

Animals

Miracle Mike: The Headless Chicken Who Defied the Odds

Mike, survived 18 headless months!

Miracle Mike: The Headless Chicken Who Defied the Odds

Animals

Polycephaly: Two Heads Are Stranger Than One

The birth of a two-headed calf is extremely rare, with estimates suggesting a chance of 1 in 400 million.

Polycephaly: Two Heads Are Stranger Than One

Curiosity running wild? Discover more in person!

Hop on a plane, steamboat, camel – any form of transportation, will do – and visit one of Ripley’s many attractions around the world. Step into a Believe It or Not! to marvel at hundreds of rarities, enter an underwater world of wonder at Ripley’s Aquariums, get lost in a Mirror Maze, and much more!

Curiosity running wild? Discover more in person!

People

Sculpting Between Heartbeats: The Microscopic World of Dr. Willard Wigan

Have you ever seen a sculpture so small it fits in the eye of a needle?

Sculpting Between Heartbeats: The Microscopic World of Dr. Willard Wigan

People

The Incredible Story of Robert Earl Hughes

When it comes to size, Robert Earl Hughes broke the mold—literally.

The Incredible Story of Robert Earl Hughes

People

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.

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

People

Swallowing Swords and Making History: The Story of World Sword Swallower's Day!

Practiced in sideshows and by street performances today, its deep-rooted history has led to unexpected contributions to medical science.

Swallowing Swords and Making History: The Story of World Sword Swallower's Day!

People

A 'Titanic' Superfan Has Collected Over 1,000 VHS Copies of the Movie

JD might be the world’s biggest fan of the movie "Titanic," and he has the VHS collection to prove it!

A 'Titanic' Superfan Has Collected Over 1,000 VHS Copies of the Movie

People

Up Close & Peculiar With Al Capone

Would you take a bite from this mob boss' spoon?

Up Close & Peculiar With Al Capone

Curiosity running wild? Discover more in person!

Hop on a plane, steamboat, camel – any form of transportation, will do – and visit one of Ripley’s many attractions around the world. Step into a Believe It or Not! to marvel at hundreds of rarities, enter an underwater world of wonder at Ripley’s Aquariums, get lost in a Mirror Maze, and much more!

Curiosity running wild? Discover more in person!

Pop Culture

5 April Fools' Pranks That Went Horribly Wrong

From a tech giant's fail to the Liberty Bell being sold, you don't want to miss out on these pranksters!

5 April Fools' Pranks That Went Horribly Wrong

Pop Culture

When Muhammad Ali Tried to Reunite the Beatles

The heavyweight boxer was a confessed Beatles fan!

When Muhammad Ali Tried to Reunite the Beatles

Pop Culture

Dracula vs. Count Orlok: Unmasking the Legends of the Night

Only one can be killed by sunlight.

Dracula vs. Count Orlok: Unmasking the Legends of the Night

Pop Culture

Up Close & Peculiar With 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'

The history of stop-motion goes back further than you think.

Up Close & Peculiar With 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'

Pop Culture

Up Close & Peculiar With Norman Bate's Door

Would YOU knock at the door of the "Psycho" house?

Up Close & Peculiar With Norman Bate's Door

Pop Culture

That Time Taco Bell Bought the Liberty Bell

Taco Tuesday with a side of liberty...

That Time Taco Bell Bought the Liberty Bell

Pop Culture

Reawakening Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” Dress

Now valued at $10M, one of history and pop culture’s most significant garments has been recreated by Angelica Hicks.

Reawakening Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” Dress

Curiosity running wild? Discover more in person!

Hop on a plane, steamboat, camel – any form of transportation, will do – and visit one of Ripley’s many attractions around the world. Step into a Believe It or Not! to marvel at hundreds of rarities, enter an underwater world of wonder at Ripley’s Aquariums, get lost in a Mirror Maze, and much more!

Curiosity running wild? Discover more in person!

Vintage & Historical

Koteka From New Guinea: Tribal Clothing Secrets

Danai tribesmen had whole wardrobes of penis sheaths to choose from.

Koteka From New Guinea: Tribal Clothing Secrets

Vintage & Historical

Up Close & Peculiar With a Shrunken Torso

This rare torso is one of only six known in the world!

Up Close & Peculiar With a Shrunken Torso

Vintage & Historical

5 Medieval Torture Devices That'll Make Your Skin Crawl

From shame masks to spiked collars, the Dark Ages had some unsettling punishment tactics.

5 Medieval Torture Devices That'll Make Your Skin Crawl

Vintage & Historical

What's the Strangest Thing in Gatlinburg, Tennessee?

From Charles Manson's fingerprints to the "Human Roast," Ripley's March Madness Bracket was out of this world!

What's the Strangest Thing in Gatlinburg, Tennessee?

Vintage & Historical

Vampire Killing Kit: An Intimate Look

Who's up for a trip to Transylvania?

Vampire Killing Kit: An Intimate Look

Vintage & Historical

Shrunken Heads: Exploring the Shuar Tradition

Few have witnessed the process of creating one.

Shrunken Heads: Exploring the Shuar Tradition

Curiosity running wild? Discover more in person!

Hop on a plane, steamboat, camel – any form of transportation, will do – and visit one of Ripley’s many attractions around the world. Step into a Believe It or Not! to marvel at hundreds of rarities, enter an underwater world of wonder at Ripley’s Aquariums, get lost in a Mirror Maze, and much more!

Curiosity running wild? Discover more in person!

Places

5 Mind-Blowing Reasons to Visit Ripley’s Grand Prairie on Your Next DFW Adventure

When you're in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, there’s no shortage of things to do—but if you're looking for something truly unforgettable, look no further than Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Grand Prairie!

5 Mind-Blowing Reasons to Visit Ripley’s Grand Prairie on Your Next DFW Adventure

Places

Ripley's Round Trip: Uncovering the Dark History of Ripley's First Museum

From William G. Warden to the mysterious "Mr. X," the Warden Castle is full of history.

Ripley's Round Trip: Uncovering the Dark History of Ripley's First Museum

Places

10 Bathrooms to Pee in Before You Die

When you have to go, you have to go.

10 Bathrooms to Pee in Before You Die

Places

Colorado: The 697-Sided State

If you thought Colorado was just a boring rectangle, think again—it’s got hundreds of hidden edges! 

Colorado: The 697-Sided State

Places

The Most Haunted Places in the World

Spine-tingling and blood-curdling destinations!

The Most Haunted Places in the World

Places

Treasure Buried Under Portland, Oregon? You Decide!

All roads lead to “Number 2039.”

Treasure Buried Under Portland, Oregon? You Decide!

Curiosity running wild? Discover more in person!

Hop on a plane, steamboat, camel – any form of transportation, will do – and visit one of Ripley’s many attractions around the world. Step into a Believe It or Not! to marvel at hundreds of rarities, enter an underwater world of wonder at Ripley’s Aquariums, get lost in a Mirror Maze, and much more!

Curiosity running wild? Discover more in person!

Food

Delectable Dessert Origins: The History of Pound Cake

How did this classic cake earn its name? Did it cost a pound to make back in 1747?

 Delectable Dessert Origins: The History of Pound Cake

Food

Debunking the Five-Second Rule

Limited floor time means limited exposure to bacteria, right? Wrong.

Debunking the Five-Second Rule

Food

Does Alcohol Evaporate Out of Food When Cooked?

Why some boozed-infused dishes might give you a hangover...

Does Alcohol Evaporate Out of Food When Cooked?

Food

The Appalachian Apple Hunter Who Saved 1,200 Lost Varieties

Tom Brown took "an apple a day" to an entirely new level.

The Appalachian Apple Hunter Who Saved 1,200 Lost Varieties

Food

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.

How Long Does It Actually Take to Digest Swallowed Gum?

Food

The Origins of Fortune Cookies Are Neither Chinese nor American

Fortune cookie manufacturing changed when Japanese-Americans were imprisoned during World War II.

The Origins of Fortune Cookies Are Neither Chinese nor American

Curiosity running wild? Discover more in person!

Hop on a plane, steamboat, camel – any form of transportation, will do – and visit one of Ripley’s many attractions around the world. Step into a Believe It or Not! to marvel at hundreds of rarities, enter an underwater world of wonder at Ripley’s Aquariums, get lost in a Mirror Maze, and much more!

Curiosity running wild? Discover more in person!

Sports

Really Weird Olympic Events That Have (Thankfully) Been Banned

From pistol dueling to pigeon shooting it's probably for the best these events don't make a comeback.

Really Weird Olympic Events That Have (Thankfully) Been Banned

Sports

Coldest and Hottest Olympic Games Ever

Extreme weather has pushed the boundaries of human endurance.

Coldest and Hottest Olympic Games Ever

Sports

Legendary Olympic Victories and Comebacks

These athletes overcame unbelievable odds to achieve the seemingly impossible at the Olympics. 

Legendary Olympic Victories and Comebacks

Sports

Really Weird Olympic Events That We’d Love to See Again

Should these events make a comeback?

Really Weird Olympic Events That We’d Love to See Again

Sports

Up Close & Peculiar With a Cricket Fighting Arena

The first rule of cricket fight club? You DON’T talk about cricket fight club.

Up Close & Peculiar With a Cricket Fighting Arena

Sports

Ripley’s Very Own Olympic Games

For a genuinely unbelievable Olympics, only the weirdest sports will do…

Ripley’s Very Own Olympic Games

Curiosity running wild? Discover more in person!

Hop on a plane, steamboat, camel – any form of transportation, will do – and visit one of Ripley’s many attractions around the world. Step into a Believe It or Not! to marvel at hundreds of rarities, enter an underwater world of wonder at Ripley’s Aquariums, get lost in a Mirror Maze, and much more!

Curiosity running wild? Discover more in person!

Art & Fashion

Matchstick Art: Crafting Intricate Masterpieces

From flying trains to Hogwarts castle Ripley's matchstick art collection remains unmatched.

Matchstick Art: Crafting Intricate Masterpieces

Art & Fashion

Up Close & Peculiar With a Living Doll

Would you rip off your fingernails for the sake of art?

Up Close & Peculiar With a Living Doll

Art & Fashion

Giant Crocheted Lions Roar into Branson: Massive Yarn Sculptures Captivate Visitors

A roaring new exhibit has made its Branson debut!

Giant Crocheted Lions Roar into Branson: Massive Yarn Sculptures Captivate Visitors

Art & Fashion

Up Close & Peculiar With African Fantasy Coffins

Would you get buried in a giant shoe?

Up Close & Peculiar With African Fantasy Coffins

Art & Fashion

The Unexpected Art of Pressure Washing

Sam Ward has introduced us to what might be the most satisfying art form ever—pressure washing!

The Unexpected Art of Pressure Washing

Art & Fashion

Reawakening Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” Dress

Now valued at $10M, one of history and pop culture’s most significant garments has been recreated by Angelica Hicks.

Reawakening Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” Dress

Curiosity running wild? Discover more in person!

Hop on a plane, steamboat, camel – any form of transportation, will do – and visit one of Ripley’s many attractions around the world. Step into a Believe It or Not! to marvel at hundreds of rarities, enter an underwater world of wonder at Ripley’s Aquariums, get lost in a Mirror Maze, and much more!

Curiosity running wild? Discover more in person!

Science & Technology

12 Weird and Wild Facts About the Solar System You Won’t Believe

From toilet water turned drinkable aboard the ISS to helicopters flying on Mars!

12 Weird and Wild Facts About the Solar System You Won’t Believe

Science & Technology

6 Strange Flowers You Won’t Believe Actually Exist

From corpse flowers to the naked man orchid, spring can be pretty strange!

6 Strange Flowers You Won’t Believe Actually Exist

Science & Technology

Top 5 Most Inaccurate Fossil Reconstructions

From the buttheaded sea creature to mixing up horns and thumbs, history is full of prehistoric missteps.

Top 5 Most Inaccurate Fossil Reconstructions

Science & Technology

How Do You Fight a Nightmare? With Science.

Sleep paralysis demons, beware.

How Do You Fight a Nightmare? With Science.

Science & Technology

Why NASA Plans to Crash the International Space Station

This won’t be the first man-made space station to meet its demise.

Why NASA Plans to Crash the International Space Station

Science & Technology

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: The Dark Side of the Moon

Curiosity running wild? Discover more in person!

Hop on a plane, steamboat, camel – any form of transportation, will do – and visit one of Ripley’s many attractions around the world. Step into a Believe It or Not! to marvel at hundreds of rarities, enter an underwater world of wonder at Ripley’s Aquariums, get lost in a Mirror Maze, and much more!

Curiosity running wild? Discover more in person!

Share Your Believe It or Not! With Us

At Ripley’s, we’re always in search of the unbelievable – maybe it’s you! Show us your talents. Tell us a strange story or a weird fact. Share your unbelievable art with us. Maybe even sell us something that could become a part of Ripley’s collection!
 
Remember: A Believe It or Not! is something incredibly hard to believe, but undeniably true. It sparks curiosity, strikes intense emotions, and curates a sense of wonder for the weird world around us!

Seeing is Believing