The Tallest Man in History: The Incredible Story of Robert Wadlow
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The Tallest Man in History: The Incredible Story of Robert Wadlow

From a small-town boy to a global sensation, Robert Wadlow’s record-breaking height made history—but his remarkable life made him truly unforgettable.

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

April 3, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals were made from recycled electronics, including 6.21 million cellphones.

Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, Kieran Castaño is the eighth artist to continue the legacy of illustrating the world's longest-running syndicated cartoon!