A Believe It or Not is something incredibly hard to believe, but undeniably true–something that totally blows your mind. Mind Blown, the 17th book in the bestselling series from Ripley’s Believe It or Not, is filled with unbelievable stories and images that will do just that.
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You’ll be blown away by this all-true, all-new collection of incredible facts, unexpected stories, and stunning photography.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Mind Blown! is sure to amaze and astound children and adults alike with thousands of strange stories, unusual feats, and hair-raising oddities from around the world. Discover how one woman can crush apples with her biceps and read about the spider that lives underwater–yes, it’s all weird and it’s all true. Bursting with vibrant and eye-catching photos, as well as submissions from our dedicated readers, this book is a must-have for every curious mind.
In the 17th edition of the best-selling Ripley’s annual book you will surely meet incredible people and animals such as the Ladybeast, a circus and escape artist from New Orleans; Mose the two-legged dog, who taught himself to walk and run bipedally; and the Cartoon Café, a café in Seoul, South Korea, where customers feel as if they are appearing in an animated fantasy series. These pages are filled with stories and pictures that will resonate with anyone who reads it.
The layout of the 17th edition is a little different than past titles. In past titles, stories were broken down into “chapters” or “sections”. Mind Blown! does not have chapters. Instead, it mentions some Ripley’s exclusives and highlights a few other stories. It gives a brief history of Ripley himself and introduces the new Odditorium in Dubai, the YouTube series Cool Stuff strange Things, the Believe It or Notcast podcast, and then jumps into the strange, amazing, interesting stories that we all know and love. If you don’t believe me, just ask my toddler…
Ripley’s has been around my whole life. Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always enjoyed flipping through the pages of the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Books engrossed not only in the color photos, but also the crazy, amazing stories that filled the pages. As I got older, my love of Ripley’s grew and I was able to pass that love onto my now 12-year old step-son. I never pass up the opportunity to add a Ripley’s title to my collection, and although my step-son’s hobbies are changing, I know he will always love the Ripley’s titles…and now he can pass these stories onto his little brother! Not only does our family enjoy Ripley’s, but my 8-year old nephew also really enjoys Ripley’s books. My sister says that he is always checking out past copies at his school’s library.
With Christmas just days away, I’ve decided to pass on the Ripley’s love by gifting Mind Blown! to my nephew. I know he is really going to love opening this gift, and hopefully it will get him to start his very own collection. It’ll be a great gift to get his parents and little sister involved too…reading these incredible stories as a family. So if you are looking for a last minute Christmas gift, than look no further. Visit your local bookstore or order this Ripley’s title online. You can learn more about Ripley’s Publishing by visiting their website.
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I have read and been to some of their attractions! I love anything Ripleys.
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I have not visited a Ripley’s museum or read any of the books.
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We visited a Ripleys museum once, I think it might have been in South Carolina; it was long ago, I can’t remember the weirdest thing. I would go again. I dont think we have any of the books
I have never read there book or visited museums
My son loves the books & we’ve been to the Museum in Atlantic City a few times.
I visited a Ripley’s Museum years ago. I don’t remember all the attractions, but I do remember that we had a lot of fun and that we loved it.
I have never read there book but I have went to Ripleys in San Francisco on vacation as a child just remember how great it was
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I’ve read quite a few of their books before. I haven’t seen much weird but I’ve read about it.
I looked at one of these Ripley’s books many many years ago. I also remember watching the show on television. This would be a fun one to have at the house.
I have read some of the Ripley’s books and visited one of the museums but it was years ago so I don’t remember details but remember finding it interesting.
Yes my brother has Ripley’s books. When I visited my aunt in Arkansas when I was little we went to one on vacation with her.
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I have read several Ripley’s books. I have not visited a museum but would like to.
I have looked at a Ripley’s Book once. It is mind blowing what all ends up in that book. Big feet, little feet, tall, short, hair long/short. Different animals.