Ripley's Weird Minute

Ripley's Believe It or Not!•www.ripleys.com

Listen daily for weird news from around the globe. Ripley's Believe It or Not! was founded in 1918 by cartoonist and adventurer Robert Ripley, we are the authority on all things weird, odd, amazing, and unbelievable!

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Episodes

Mummy Passport

Why would a mummy need a passport?

Apr 27, 2020•1 min

The Great Race of 1908

What does it take to drive from New York to Paris?

Apr 25, 2020•1 min

The Pentagon

Do you know what happens inside the pentagon?

Apr 24, 2020•1 min

Monk Powers

This episode delves into the incredible abilities of Shaolin monks, explaining how their rigorous training allows them to perform seemingly superhuman stunts. It highlights feats like consciously raising body temperature to dry wet sheets, throwing needles through glass, and resisting sharp objects through techniques like Qi Gong and specialized breathing. The segment demonstrates how these impressive skills, while appearing mystical, often have scientific explanations.

Apr 23, 2020•1 min

Bushwhacker Gold

During the Civil War, Confederate President Jefferson Davis attempted to move the South's treasury to safety, leading to a frantic journey of gold and valuables. This treasure was eventually intercepted by Union forces, but then ambushed by a guerrilla group known as bushwhackers. These bushwhackers made off with significant loot, burying and hiding it, leading to a long-standing mystery about its final resting place, with theories ranging from Lake Michigan to Wilkes County, Georgia.

Apr 22, 2020•1 min

Lake Natron

This episode explores Lake Natron, a unique Tanzanian lake with an extremely high pH and temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, capable of burning human flesh. While living creatures like flamingos have adapted to its caustic waters, the lake's concentrated sodium carbonate naturally mummifies dead animals, turning them to "stone" on its shores.

Apr 21, 2020•1 min

Crypt Of Civilization

What’s hidden inside a sealed time capsule from 1936?

Apr 20, 2020•1 min

Edison Light Bulb

Who is the true inventor of the light bulb?

Apr 18, 2020•1 min

Professor Cat

How well does your cat know physics?

Apr 17, 2020•1 min

Left Or Right Brain

Are you a left or a right brain thinker?

Apr 16, 2020•55 sec

Exploding Ants

Scientists have just named a new ant species in the forests of Borneo. It’s called the Colobopsis explodens, and—like the name suggests—it explodes.

Apr 15, 2020•1 min

Stomach Hole

Could you live with an additional hole in your stomach?

Apr 14, 2020•1 min

Ejection Club

Do you have an ejection tie?

Apr 13, 2020•58 sec

Buckland Eating Heart

Could you eat the heart of a king?

Apr 11, 2020•1 min

Taft Cow

What was a cow doing on the lawn of the White House?

Apr 10, 2020•1 min

Bentham Remains

How do you want your remains preserved?

Apr 09, 2020•1 min

Family Medal

This episode explores the Medaille de la Famille Francaise, a unique award from the French government for parents of large families. Originally created in 1920 for women and later extended to men, the medal comes in bronze, silver, and gold based on the number of children. It delves into the nomination process, historical eligibility rules, and even the possibility of posthumous awards.

Apr 08, 2020•1 min

Practice Babies

Do you need practice to raise a baby?

Apr 07, 2020•50 sec

Operation Popeye

Did the U.S government engage in weather warfare?

Apr 06, 2020•1 min

Psychograph Machine

Would you put your head in a phrenology machine?

Apr 04, 2020•1 min

Wax Duels

Discover the quirky history of duels, featuring strange rules like medieval women dueling men in pits and bizarre topless contests between women over flower arrangements. The episode also recounts a fatal hot air balloon duel over a dancer and dueling's surprising re-emergence as an Olympic sport using wax bullets, highlighting its dangerous past.

Apr 03, 2020•1 min

Welles War

Did Orson Welles’ radio broadcast really cause mass hysteria?

Apr 02, 2020•1 min

Oldest Spider

Just how long does a spider live?

Apr 01, 2020•1 min

Madeleine Doppelgänger

Could you have a doppelgänger living your life?

Mar 31, 2020•59 sec

Jazz Sharks

Discover how a study from Makuri University suggests sharks have a surprising preference for jazz music. Scientists found sharks responded to jazz, theorizing their acute hearing makes them receptive to its changing beats, similar to the irregular sounds of struggling prey. This research also highlights potential impacts of boat noises on shark behavior.

Mar 30, 2020•55 sec

Cadaver Synod

Can a corpse stand trial?

Mar 28, 2020•1 min

Mungo Squirrel

This episode uncovers the unique tale of Benjamin Franklin's eulogy for his beloved pet squirrel, Mungo, detailing its life and demise. It also explores the historical context of squirrels as pets in 18th-century America, their representation in art, and clarifies misconceptions about rabies risk. Furthermore, it highlights the remarkable hibernation abilities of the Arctic ground squirrel, offering a captivating look into these creatures.

Mar 27, 2020•1 min

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