Ripley's Believe It or Not!


Book Description

Facsimile of the original 1929 book. From the original 1929 promotion, Robert Ripley describes the land where rain has fallen for a million years; here he talks with you about the Ever-Standing Men and the Upside-Down Men of Benares. Sport enthusiasts will prick up their ears at the queer tales told by the man who it is said can answer more questions on sports than any other living man. All these stores, all these marvelous adventuring into the countries of the fantastically true are lavishly illustrated with a multitude of those vivid cartoons which are followed eagerly every night in the New York Evening Post and more than 100 other newspapers. You will find your old favorites-and some new puzzlers which Mr. Ripley has uncorked now for the first time. Believe It Or Not this volume contains a thousand new things under the sun!




Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Reality Shock!


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Reality Shock! is the 2015 edition of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! bestselling annual series. This incredible collection is loaded with unbelievable facts, amazing stories, and incredible animals. With amazing photography, zany stories and unbelievable facts and figures, this book is sure to be a favorite with adults and children alike. Reality Shock! Is filled with more of the amazing facts, unbelievable stories and extraordinary photography that makes Ripley’s Believe It or Not! so popular. Read all about the amazing things that people all over the world have done- from insane stunts to crazy traditions. Take a closer look at the extraordinary images nature produces, such as mutated animals and amazingly impossible vistas. Crystal clear photography paired with zany stories, amazing facts and figures that are undeniably true but incredibly hard to believe will make this book a must have for every household.




Ripley's Believe It Or Not! 2022


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Ripley's Believe It or Not! 2022 is sure to amaze and astound children and adults alike with thousands of strange stories, unusual feats and hair-raising oddities from around the world. Meet the man who has made a model of the Empire State Building - in cheese. Marvel at the heart-warming story of the dog that adopted five kittens. Read all about the curse of Ötzi, the five-thousand-year-old iceman mummy. Be amazed by the strange and extraordinary sea creatures that create their own light. Bursting with brilliant facts, fantastic stories and eye-popping photographs, this all-new edition of Ripley's will entertain, inform and flabbergast you. No Christmas is complete without it.




Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Amusement Park Oddities and Trivia


Book Description

With more than 350 stories inside its pages, and 50-plus original illustrations by Ripleys official cartoonist John Graziano, this book is dedicated to the bizarre, colorful, and entertaining universe of amusement parks, rides, and attractions.




Ripley: Awesome Activity Book


Book Description

The Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Awesome Activity Book is full of exciting games, puzzles, quizzes and more. This unique children’s activity book is loaded with unbelievable facts, amazing stories, and incredible animals. It is sure to keep kids entertained and make learning fun. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Awesome Activity Book celebrates the extraordinary side of life. The activities inside feature amazing achievements, incredible animals, and bizarre facts straight from the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! archives. Complete these activities to learn amazing facts like what animal has a blue tongue and how many rubber bands were used to make a giant rubber band ball. Designed for children ages 6-9, this unique activity book is packed with puzzles, drawing guides, matching games and more! This book is certain to keep kids laughing and learning for hours. Be sure to check out the other great titles in the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Activity Book series.




Ripley: Crazy Drawing Book


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The Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Crazy Drawing Book is full of how to draw guides and drawing games. This unique drawing book for children is loaded with unbelievable facts, amazing stories, and incredible animals. It is sure to keep kids entertained and make learning fun. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Crazy Drawing Book celebrates the extraordinary side of life. The activities inside feature amazing achievements, incredible animals, and bizarre facts straight from the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! archives. Complete these activities to learn how to draw all kinds of weird and wonderful things from surfing pets to human cannonballs. Designed for children ages 6-9, this unique activity book is packed with how to draw guides and is certain to keep kids laughing and learning for hours! Be sure to check out the other great titles in the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Activity Book series.




Baseball Oddities and Trivia


Book Description

With more than 350 stories inside its pages, and 50-plus original illustrations by Ripleys official cartoonist John Graziano, this book is dedicated to the bizarre, colorful, and entertaining universe of amusement parks, rides, and attractions.




100 Years of Ripley's Believe It Or Not!


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Celebrate a century of the weird, the eccentric and the amazing with 100 Years of Ripley's Believe It Or Not! From humble beginnings in 1918, Ripley has become the world's best-known brand when it comes to incredible-but-true facts. Now, the most remarkable stories from 100 years of adventures have been brought together in this colourful compendium. Its pages contain the most fascinating and surprising stories from a century of Ripley, including: - The fascinating true story of the original Mr Ripley, who built a global business from his love of unusual stories - Awe-inspiring fold-out pages that bring the Ripley story alive in three dimensions - Never-before-seen images of the oddest objects from the depths of the Ripley archive Spectacular, surprising and inspiring at turns, 100 Years of Ripley's Believe It Or Not! is a must-have for anyone intrigued by the weirder side of the last century . . .




The Smartest Kids in the World


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Following three teenagers who chose to spend one school year living in Finland, South Korea, and Poland, a literary journalist recounts how attitudes, parenting, and rigorous teaching have revolutionized these countries' education results.