Ripley’s Believe It or Not

Robert Ripley was an American cartoonist, entrepreneur, and amateur anthropologist who created the iconic 'Ripley's Believe It or Not!' franchise, featuring bizarre facts and oddities from around the world. Born in Santa Rosa, California, he began his career as a cartoonist and later expanded his work into radio, television, books, and museums. He died in 1949 at the age of 58 after suffering a heart attack while on the set of his television show.