The alleged end of the world could be great for people who like weird things and bargains. Ripley's Believe It Or Not! is offering free admission t...

The sluggish economy hasn't been good for industries like construction or manufacturing, but bad times are actually good for weirdness. So says Edw...

British artist Willard Wigan has made a big name for himself by focusing on the small -- the infinitesimally tiny, to be more specific. Wigan, 55, ...

There are many unbelievable items at the Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Odditorium in Branson, Mo., including a full-size stagecoach made of toothpicks a...

It may be hard to swallow, but sword swallowers do more than entertain people by sticking things down their throats. A few have been on the cutting ed...

Arianna Huffington has skewered some people in the media, and certainly others have skewered her. Today, however, she was simply assisting master swor...

Vampires supposedly live forever, but one "real-life vampire" isn't leaving that to chance. Maria Jose Cristerna, a 35-year-old former attorney fro...

Jalisa Thompson had her unusual eyes on the prize going into a funny face contest. In these freaky showdowns, ter peepers are a secret weapon which...

Sword swallowing isn't for everyone. In fact, it's for hardly anyone, which is why there are only a few dozen professionals swallowing swords. "It ...

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The folks who have served in America’s military have done many great things for this country -- and some unbelievable things, as well. Take Matth...