Archive | May, 2010
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! to Open Two New Attractions on the Ocean City Boardwalk – Sweet!

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! to Open Two New Attractions on the Ocean City Boardwalk – Sweet!

OCEAN CITY, Md. (May 25, 2010) – Ripley’s Believe It or Not! will sweeten Ocean City Boardwalk offerings this week as it opens two new family fun attractions: Ripley’s Marvelous Mirror Maze & Candy Factory and Ripley’s Impossible LaseRace.
 Ripley’s Marvelous Mirror Maze & Candy Factory and Ripley’s Impossible LaseRace to open in time for Memorial [...]

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Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Set to Release Online Puzzle Adventure Game in June

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Set to Release Online Puzzle Adventure Game in June

ORLANDO, Fla. – (May 20, 2010) – Robert Ripley’s legacy as an adventurer lives on today through Ripley’s Believe It or Not! museums, books, TV and radio shows. Soon Ripley fans will have the opportunity to experience Ripley’s world of the weird like they never have before – through Ripley’s first ever online game.

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Ripley Radio Explores the World of Lesser-Known Cryptids; the Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest; and Death by Toothache

In the May 15 Episode of Ripley Radio – An On-Demand Oddcast:  While most of us are familiar with the more famous cryptids – the Abominable Snowman, the Loch Ness Monster and  Big Foot, this show on Cryptozoology introduces us to a few of the lesser-known, but equally cool Cryptids that are thought to exist [...]

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Believe It or Not! Ripley’s to Open the Marvelous Mirror Maze & Candy Factory in The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso -Sweet!-

Believe It or Not! Ripley’s to Open the Marvelous Mirror Maze & Candy Factory in The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso -Sweet!-

EL PASO, Texas (May11, 2010) –  Ripley’s Marvelous Mirror Maze & Candy Factory, the most innovative, fun and tasty attraction to open in this city for years, will be opening  its doors this summer at The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso. 

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Man  Swallows Rocket-Powered Sword at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!  Hollywood – And Survives!

Man Swallows Rocket-Powered Sword at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Hollywood – And Survives!

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – (May 8, 2010) – Today Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Hollywood was the scene of one of the most daring sword swallowing stunts of all time. Scott Nelson, who goes by the name Murrugun the Mystic, survived swallowing a rocket-powered sword.
Shortly after 1 p.m. Pacific Time, Nelson triggered the rocket, which became [...]

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Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium in Branson Now Hosting Fertility Statue Exhibit

BRANSON, Mo. – (April 30 2010) – Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium in Branson is now hosting the return of the world-famous Ripley’s Fertility Statues for public viewing now through May 30.

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Strange Things God Has Told a Few to Do; Al Tomaini the Giant; and Basic Untruths: All Explored On Ripley Radio

Strange Things God Has Told a Few to Do; Al Tomaini the Giant; and Basic Untruths: All Explored On Ripley Radio

 
In the May 1 episode of Ripley Radio – An On-Demand Oddcast: Marc Hartzman, author of the new book, “God Made Me Do It!” details a few hilarious stories of the worst advice the Lord has ever given his followers; AOL’s Buck Wolf tells us of the love story between Al Tomaini, the 8 foot [...]

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