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Welcome to Ripley’s in Branson, MO

Welcome to Ripley’s in Branson, MO

The 1812 earthquake made the Mississippi River run backwards for three days and made Church bells ring In Philadelphia! Our building reflects that odd event, and Ripley’s…Believe It or Not!® in Branson has become one of the most photographed buildings In the world! more

Now that’s a ball!

Now that’s a ball!

You will not believe your eyes when you come face to face with this enormous ball of twine. more

Playing Card Roman Colosseum

Playing Card Roman Colosseum

Built on a scale of 1″ equals 11′, this replica of the famous Roman Colosseum of Emperor Vespasian was assembled by McClung and Matt Florence of Dallas, Texas from 1,971 ordinary playing cards! more

Two Headed Calf

Two Headed Calf

Robert Ripley relished collecting what he called “Pranks of Nature”. Once considered an omen of disaster, most animals born with 2 heads or multiple limbs die at birth. more

Genuine Shrunken Head

Genuine Shrunken Head

This head came from a normal sized person! The Jivaro Indians of Ecuador claim their enemies’ heads as symbols of bravery and display them – reduced to fist sized – as war trophies. more

Aboriginal Ancestor Face Mask

Aboriginal Ancestor Face Mask

Robert Ripley traveled the world collecting unusual and amazing artifacts from over 200 countries in far off places. more

Matchstick Aircraft Carrier

Matchstick Aircraft Carrier

Carrier the U.S.S. Forrestal, took over 600 hours to complete and is made from over 48,000 common household matchsticks and toothpicks. more

Welcome to Branson, MO!

Welcome to Branson, MO!

Known as the “Live Music Show Capital of the World,” Branson, MO, is truly a one-of-a-kind family vacation destination — and an incredible value including the amazing Ripley’s believe It or Not! Museum! more

  • Welcome to Ripley’s in Branson, MO
  • Now that’s a ball!
  • Playing Card Roman Colosseum
  • Two Headed Calf
  • Genuine Shrunken Head
  • Aboriginal Ancestor Face Mask
  • Matchstick Aircraft Carrier
  • Welcome to Branson, MO!

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Human Ashes Artwork

Human Ashes Artwork

Dutch artist Wieki Somers has unveiled an exhibit in which human ashes are repurposed as more practical items: a bathroom scale, a vacuum cleaner, a toaster. It’s part of the “In Progress” exhibit at Grand Hornu in Belgium. Hmmm, perhaps I need to add a stipulation to my will that I want to come back [...]

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DIY Lego Headphones

DIY Lego Headphones

As someone who is easily amused by Legos (and yes, I am a grown woman who owns many many Legos), I have to say these DIY Lego headphones are pretty neat. Check them out on Instructables for the full photo gallery on how they were made.

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Three Year Exposure

Three Year Exposure

Take a look at these photos by German photography artist Michael Wesely. Using a self-built pinhole camera, he captured the light of his objects for up to 3 years.
In 2001 he was invited to use his technique to record the re-development of the MOMA in New York. He set up four cameras in four different corners and photographed [...]

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I Prefer My Drinks Shaken and Not Squirreled

I Prefer My Drinks Shaken and Not Squirreled

Personally, I try not to drink anything that comes out of a dead animal carcass, but that sure isn’t stopping some people. BrewDog recently offered a limited edition The End of History beer that not only was 55% alcohol by volume, but it also came in a taxidermied animal, and cost $765 per 12 ounce [...]

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40 Ton Whale JUMPS onto Yacht

40 Ton Whale JUMPS onto Yacht

Whale watchers caught this image of a giant whale jumping out of the water and onto a sailboat. [video]

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