Category Archives: Ripley’s Weird News
The Real Scientist That Inspired Frankenstein
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! The Real Dr. Frankenstein When asked what inspired her to write her tale of gothic horror, Frankenstein author Mary Shelley often says she wrote her book i...
Oct 26, 2018
5 Animal “Facts” Snapple Got Wrong
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Snapple, the tea and juice brand, is still using its "Real Facts" campaign, but these truths are not always entirely accurate, especially when it comes to ...
Oct 26, 2018
Princess Leia’s Hair Was Inspired By Real Mexican Rebels
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Princess Leia's Hair Star Wars heroine Princess Leia was fearless in battle, dedicated to taking down the Empire, and one of the Rebel Alliance's greatest ...
Oct 26, 2018
The Lucha Libre Silent Serial Killer You’ve Never Heard Of: La Dama Del Silencio
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! La Dama Del Silencio As far as most killers are concerned, they typically save donning a mask for when they commit crimes, not for their day job. Nothing a...
Oct 23, 2018
The Lucha Libre Silent Serial Killer You’ve Never Heard Of: La Dama Del Silencio
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! La Dama Del Silencio As far as most killers are concerned, they typically save donning a mask for when they commit crimes, not for their day job. Nothing a...
Oct 23, 2018
Cats Airlifted Out of Hurricane-Ravaged Florida
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! This Week [October 14-20th, 2018] A birthday that runs in the family, beer for dogs, the true use of a T. Rex's hands, and the great Florida feline airlift...
Oct 22, 2018
Cats Airlifted Out of Hurricane-Ravaged Florida
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! This Week [October 14-20th, 2018] A birthday that runs in the family, beer for dogs, the true use of a T. Rex's hands, and the great Florida feline airlift...
Oct 22, 2018
How Many Spiders Are You Swallowing While You Sleep?
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Or Not In today's world many misconceptions have been perpetuated-becoming modern day "facts"-when, in reality, myths and hearsay have taken over. Sorry to...
Oct 18, 2018
Nevada’s Breathtaking Valley Of Fire Blazes In The Sunlight
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! The Valley Of Fire Located about 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, the Valley of Fire State Park contains striking examples of Aztec Sandstone peeri...
Oct 18, 2018
How Many Spiders Are You Swallowing While You Sleep?
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Or Not In today's world many misconceptions have been perpetuated-becoming modern day "facts"-when, in reality, myths and hearsay have taken over. Sorry to...
Oct 18, 2018
