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ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2011) – For the third straight year Ripley’s Believe It or Not!  has added to its unbelievable art collection by acquiring several of the entries at ArtPrize 2011 in Grand Rapids, Mich.

In This week’s episode: Mysteries and Conspiracies continue 52 years after pioneer rocker Buddy Holly died in a fiery plane crash. However, Buddy has not rested in peace as there are many theories surrounding that crash that are still being discussed and remain unsolved today.

(Sept. 26, 2011) – The re-emergence of Burlesque as a credible dance form and entertainment choice in today’s variety show presentations has a historical significance.

(Sept. 12, 2011) – Vivian Wheeler was starring on the midway as the Bearded Lady when her husband stole Richard, their 3-year old son. She never heard from either for more than 40 years.  Last year, Wheeler and Richard were happily reunited on national television.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 5, 2011) – For most people, insects and hair are not a pleasant combination – but for Seattle artist Adrienne Antonson, bugs and hair are things of beauty.

Not much has been written or broadcast about Tattooed Ladies but this week we delve into that colorful and somewhat revealing world:

Amelia Klem Osterud explains how she came to write “The Tattooed Lady: A History,” the first-ever definitive history of the tattooed woman.

Two of the modern day ladies featured in the book, Charon Henning and Thrill Kill Jill [...]

Ripley Radio: An On-Demand Oddcast examines what’s behind those Unbelievable Predictions on August 22 Episode:

Fun-filled Episode set for August 15 includes latest Lady Gaga news:

Unbelievable Facts About Buddy Holly’s Death on the August 1 Episode of Ripley Radio: An On-Demand Oddcast:

We have that and much more some summer-time fun on the July 25 episode of Ripley Radio: An On-Demand Oddcast: