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Why do they risk their lives for the public and what kind of lives do they really live? 

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 [...]

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – (April 30, 2010) – Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Hollywood will be the site of one of the most daring sword swallowing stunts of all time. On Saturday, May 8, the first-ever public attempt at swallowing a rocket powered sword will take place.

This week, we explore the amazing world of Daredevils: Why do they risk their lives to entertain the public and what kind of lives do they really live. Nik Wallenda, the “King of the Highwire” is the 7th generation of the famous Wallenda family and he tells us of his life and upcoming history-making events, [...]