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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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Flylashes

Flylashes

Yes, you read that right…FLY LASHES!!!  British artist Jessica Harrison created false eye lashes with FLY LEGS.  How many dead flies did it take for this look?  I bet you won’t find a make up guru on you tube giving a tutorial on this look!

I can’t even look at this pic without getting queasy!  Jessica [...]

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Car Stashes

Car Stashes

Ok, so last week we saw the car lashes, now we can show you the car stashes:

Mustaches seem to be all the rage and we are seeing them pop up on all kinds of consumer products, tees, mugs, tattoos you name it!  You can find these cool car stashes at Urban Outfitters. 
Oh, and here are those cute [...]

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Crab Invasion!

Crab Invasion!

On Christmas Island, a remote island northwest of Australia, 150 Million crabs migrate to the beach to lay their eggs.  This happens every year, and the locals have learned to live among the crabs, on the streets, on the golf courses, EVERYWHERE!  So then…EACH female gives birth to 100,000 baby crabs! My head is starting [...]

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13 Crashes in 13 Months

13 Crashes in 13 Months

11foot8.com is a website dedicated to an intersection in Duram, NC.  From April 2008 to May 2009, 13 trucks crashed into this railroad trestle.  It got so bad that an impact beam had to be installed to protect the overpass.  Crashes happen so frequently that it has already been replaced once!  Hopefully some truckers read [...]

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Armless Pianist

Armless Pianist

23 year old pianist Liu Wei’s arms were amputated after a childhood accident and he now plays the piano with his toes. Liu became a hit when he performed on “China’s Got Talent,”

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