Cleromancy, Scrying Bones, And Witch Initiation
These human bones were used in witch initiation rituals.
Posts in category Ripley’s Rarities
Ripley’s Rarities takes you up close and personal with some of the most interesting exhibits collected by Ripley’s Believe it or Not! since the days of Robert Ripley himself.
Why Spice Traders Relied On Camel Bladders
Traders filled camel bladders with spices, fragrant oils, and even fat.
Harmless Sea Skate Or Spawn Of Satan?
Of course, we now know that these creatures are not infernal beings or long-sought cryptids.
The Human Hairball That’s Still Growing
It’s creator named it Hoss, and it’s still growing.
The Largest Egg, From The Largest Bird
One elephant bird egg is equivalent to about 160 chicken eggs.
The Curious Skull Binding Rituals Of New Britain
Newborn heads were bound just after birth.
This Ivory Cricket Cage Belonged To A Prized Fighter
Cricket fighters were given the best food, the best homes, and even the best females.
Vintage Football Protection Could Do More Harm Than Good
It wasn’t until 1943 that the NFL required all players to wear helmets.
A Pocket Guide To Sumatran Magic
Some of these ritual books contained recipes for malevolent curry.
100-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Eggs
These eggs once belonged to a therizinosaurus—the “scythe lizard.”