The Strange and Brilliant Life of Robert Believe It or Not Ripley

A Curious Man: The Strange and Brilliant Life of Robert "Believe It or Not!" Ripley

by Neal Thompson

4.2 out of 5

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Robert Ripley was a man of many talents and interests. He was a cartoonist, a world traveler, a collector of oddities, and a publisher. He is best known for his syndicated cartoon panel, Believe It or Not!, which featured strange and unusual facts from around the world.

Ripley was born in Santa Rosa, California, on December 5, 1890. He began his career as a cartoonist for the San Francisco Chronicle. In 1918, he created the Believe It or Not! cartoon panel, which quickly became a popular feature in newspapers around the world.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! featured a wide variety of strange and unusual facts, from the world's tallest man to the world's smallest woman. Ripley also collected a vast number of oddities, which he displayed in his Ripley's Believe It or Not! museums. These museums featured everything from shrunken heads to two-headed animals.

Ripley was a tireless promoter of his work. He traveled the world, giving lectures and promoting his Believe It or Not! cartoon panel and museums. He also wrote several books about his travels and his collection of oddities.

Ripley died in New York City on May 27, 1949. He was 58 years old. His legacy lives on through his Believe It or Not! cartoon panel, his museums, and his books.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Today

Today, Ripley's Believe It or Not! is still one of the most popular syndicated cartoon panels in the world. It is also a popular tourist attraction, with museums in over 20 countries.

The Ripley's Believe It or Not! museums feature a wide variety of strange and unusual exhibits, from the world's largest ball of yarn to the world's smallest car. The museums are a fun and educational way to learn about the world's many wonders.

The Legacy of Robert Ripley

Robert Ripley was a man of great curiosity and enthusiasm. He was always eager to learn new things and to share his knowledge with others. His legacy lives on through his Believe It or Not! cartoon panel, his museums, and his books.

Ripley's work has inspired generations of people to be more curious about the world around them. He has also shown us that there is always something new and exciting to learn, no matter how old we are.

A Curious Man: The Strange and Brilliant Life of Robert "Believe It or Not!" Ripley

by Neal Thompson

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	13394 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	434 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE