Ripley's Believe It or Not - Newport, Oregon

10/20/2026

The Vampire of Düsseldorf— Peter Kürten 🧛

He grew up with an extremely violent father in Germany; priming him for his eventual killings. With an ingrained pension for causing harms to others, Kürten would soon go on to murder animals and even his friends. As an adult, he started a killing spree and was found, by police, to be drinking the blood of his victims.

Executed in 1931, discover who turned him over to the authorities. The answer might just shock you 👉

We're taking a look inside the head of Peter Kurten, one of the most notorius sereal killers in history.

10/17/2026

Get ready for these crawling critters to FIGHT 🥊 🦗

Cricket fighting is a sport that dates all the way back to the ancient Tang Dynasty. Two male crickets were matched up according to weight, placed in arena, and made to duel. These common bugs were highly sought out and valued, even being kept in cages made of silver!

Curious to know what makes a strong fighter? Read more at the article here 👉

The first rule of cricket fight club? You DON’T talk about cricket fight club.

10/15/2026

BEWARE! Your child's toy might just try and eat them!

When Cabbage Patch kids first debuted they were flying off the shelves. These popular dolls were seen getting their hair cut, going for a swim, and even eating. To further this success, Mattel created the Snacktime kid. A Cabbage Patch doll that could literally eat with the help of motors inside its mouth.

Everything was great! That is until kids started feeding them their hair and began to be eaten alive. 👉

Mattel's release of these cannibal Cabbage Patch certainly redefined "Snacktime." But how did they get away with creating this hair-swallowing dolly?

10/14/2026

In 2026, Seaman High School students in Kansas arrived at prom in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. 🌭

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10/14/2026

These outfits are to DIE for! 🪦

The Victorian period defined the culture as we know it. Everything from literature, politics, the industrial revolution, and even — fashion. Men and women alike were not only wearing clothes that were dangerous in proportion but also in material!

From mercury in hats, flammable nightgowns, and arsenic dresses, this era had it all 👉

Welcome to the Victorian era where if your irregular bathing habits or lack of vaccinations don't seal your fate, your fashion sense certainly might.

10/11/2026

Welcome home to the Wi******er Mystery House 🏠

Sarah Lockwood Pardee was born in New Haven, Connecticut to an affluent middle class family. After the death of daughter and wealthy husband, this multi-talented polyglot would move to San Jose, California to begin construction...forever.

Catch the full scoop on all the doors that led to nowhere, hauntings, and fear that continued to rule Sarah's life here 👉

You are cordially invited to the Wi******er Mystery House. Enter at your own risk, and please, watch your step. You might not be able to leave.

10/09/2026

Lincoln County residents, $10 Wednesday is back! Visit us 10/14, 11/18, 12/16 and enjoy BOTH attractions for just $10. Like what you see and want more? Apply that $10 towards a Season Pass during your visit and enjoy the perks for a full year.

10/09/2026

What a bloody delicious treat! 🍫

In Russia, anemia is a common condition that affects around 25% of their population, especially children. To combat this, Hematogen bars were created! Part milk, part sugar, and at least 5% cow's blood. Adding blood to our food is a cultural norm that's been happening for centuries. The key was making it shelf stable to reap the most benefits.

Find out what other iron-rich delights were created here 👉

The delicious bars contained a dark secret, one linked to the slightly metallic flavor of the bars: black food albumin, or blood.

10/07/2026

Death may be a mystery but one thing's for certain. You might turn into soap!

In a process called saponification, fatty materials can evolve into soap or wax via a chemical component under the right conditions. For bodies, this tends to occur for those interred in water or soil with the right enzymes.

Learn more about this rare yet historically significant occurrence here 👉

With just the right conditions, a co**se can turn into soap!

10/07/2026

Chinese automaker Seres patented a voice-activated in-car toilet that slides out from under a seat and processes waste while driving. 🚽

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