The Man Who Collected the World's Oddities: Robert Ripley's Strange Empire
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This Device Will Save You From Being Buried Alive.
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This Device Will Save You From Being Buried Alive.
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Would you host a radio show with sharks? 🦈 In 1940, Robert Ripley made history by broadcasting his Believe It or Not! radio show underwater at Marineland in Florida. With sharks circling, Ripley braved the deep, creating the world’s first live underwater radio show. This fearless spirit is why Ripley has recently been inducted into the Florida Tourism (VISIT FLORIDA) Hall of Fame. Experience his unbelievable spirit for yourself at Ripley’s attractions in Florida and across the world. 👉 https:/
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Would you host a radio show with sharks? 🦈 In 1940, Robert Ripley made history by broadcasting his Believe It or Not! radio show underwater at Marineland in Florida. With sharks circling, Ripley braved the deep, creating the world’s first live underwater radio show. This fearless spirit is why Ripley has recently been inducted into the Florida Tourism (VISIT FLORIDA) Hall of Fame. Experience his unbelievable spirit for yourself at Ripley’s attractions in Florida and across the world. 👉 https:/
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Is This The Gun That Killed Lincoln?
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Is This The Gun That Killed Lincoln?
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These masks were once displayed in Robert Ripley’s own house! Robert Ripley collected hundreds of artifacts throughout his travels around the world. A significant part of his collection were his African tribal masks, which he displayed in his Mamaroneck home. You can see these masks up close at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Niagara Falls! 👉 https://bit.ly/4lvYFOq | Ripley's Believe It or Not!
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These masks were once displayed in Robert Ripley’s own house! Robert Ripley collected hundreds of artifacts throughout his travels around the world. A significant part of his collection were his African tribal masks, which he displayed in his Mamaroneck home. You can see these masks up close at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Niagara Falls! 👉 https://bit.ly/4lvYFOq | Ripley's Believe It or Not!
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This is a Woolly Mammoth Skull.
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This is a Woolly Mammoth Skull.
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Do You Know the History of Olympic Medals?
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🎃 6/13 Nights of Ripley’s Frights! 🎃 Manson is one of the most notorious cult leaders in history, but how did he get there? His troubled childhood included an unloving mother — some say she even tried to sell him for a pitcher of beer. By his teenage years, Manson was already spending time in prison. By the age of 32, Manson had spent over half of his life in reformatories and prisons, where he learned to play guitar. After his release, he began attracting a group of followers who believed his
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This cable once held up the weight of a global icon. 🌉 The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most iconic pieces of architecture of all time, but its designer was almost completely forgotten. Believe It or Not!, Charles Ellis worked tirelessly to perfect the designs of the bridge, only to be dismissed by project manager Joseph Strauss. When the bridge opened in 1937, Ellis wasn’t invited to the celebration, and it wasn’t until years later that he was finally recognized for his work. Dive into the
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You sing “Happy Birthday” to the president… you the birthday.
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This art captures football history. 🏈 This handwritten print captures every single playcall from Super Bowl LI where the New England Patriots played the Atlanta Falcons. In one of the most dramatic games in NFL history, the Patriots overcame a 25-point deficit to win 34–28 in overtime, marking the first overtime game in Super Bowl history and one of the greatest comebacks of all time! | Ripley's Believe It or Not!
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The iron lung, developed in 1927 by Philip Drinker and Louis Agassiz Shaw, became a lifesaving device during the polio epidemic of the 1940s and 50s. As polio spread, causing paralysis and leaving many unable to breathe on their own, the iron lung provided critical support, allowing patients to survive by simulating natural breathing. The machine works by creating an airtight chamber around the patient’s body, with only the head exposed. An electric motor powers the lung, using external negative
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Believe It or Not!, this bust of Robert #Ripley was sculpted by a blind artist, Mark Shoesmith in 1937. Using only his sense of touch, Shoesmith created the portrait by feeling Ripley’s face. Keep your eyes out for more amazing Branson exhibits coming soon! . . . #RipleysBranson #Branson30Under30 #Ripleys #BION #RipleysBION #WeirdHistory #History #WeirdNews #Branson #RobertRipley | Ripley's Believe It or Not!
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250425 - Ripley’s Believe It or Not! at Arizona Boardwalk
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We Stopped at The Alamo Before Ripley’s! 🇨🇱 | San Antonio Adventure #Shorts
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On This Day in Radio — Ripley Believe It Or Not
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These tribal masks hold incredible cultural significance. First is the Snake Mask, which Ripley acquired in Sri Lanka in 1936. This mask was used to help exorcise evil spirits from people who were believed to be possessed. Next is the Indonesian Batak Spirit Face Mask, which was used by witch doctors in Sumatra to summon spirits during ritual dances. You can spot these masks at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Branson! . . . #RipleysBranson #Branson30Under30 #Ripleys #BION #RipleysBION #WeirdHistory
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Meet Mike Foley, aka Dr. Iron Jaw! Known for his car-pulling superpower, he’s also the proud owner of a jaw-dropping oddity collection. 🤩 From giant megalodon teeth to two-headed animals—and even an impressive set of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! books—his collection will leave you amazed! Dive into Dare to Discover, our latest book, to read an exclusive interview with this one-of-a-kind legend. #Ripleys #BION #RipleysBelieveItorNot #History #DaretoDiscover #DrIronJaw | Ripley's Believe It or Not
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This grass bridge in Peru has been rebuilt by hand every summer for more than 500 years! 🇵🇪 The 91-foot-long suspension bridge is one of the last remaining handwoven bridges from the Inca Empire. Each year, locals use traditional weaving techniques to twist and braid grass into sturdy ropes that replace the old ones. Amazingly, the entire bridge is rebuilt in just three days! Catch more fascinating stories like this in Ripley’s all-new book, Dare to Discover! Use code 40DARE on Amazon to get 4
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This is a clutch of dino eggs from a 100-million-year-old nest belonging to the Therizinosaurus. The preservation of these ancient eggs is a remarkable feat, dependent on special circumstances. Swiftly enveloped in a protective layer of sediment, they are shielded from decay. The forces of nature, such as sandstorms, mudslides, and floods, play a pivotal role in preserving these precious time capsules, granting us a glimpse into the distant world of dinosaurs. Explore more captivating exhibits a
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