The Incredible Story of Robert Earl Hughes
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The Incredible Story of Robert Earl Hughes

When it comes to size, Robert Earl Hughes broke the mold—literally.

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The Real Scientist That Inspired Frankenstein
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The Real Scientist That Inspired Frankenstein

In 1803, he was given an executed criminal to animate.

Surviving Multiple Lightning Strikes - Ripley’s Believe It or Notcast Episode 17
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Surviving Multiple Lightning Strikes - Ripley’s Believe It or Notcast Episode 17

After seven strikes, it's no wonder this man thought he was cursed.

The Comic Book Made From the Writer's Ashes
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The Comic Book Made From the Writer's Ashes

His widow had his ashes mixed into the ink of his most famous comic.

Did Pocahontas and John Smith Share Romance? - Ripley’s Believe It or Notcast Episode 16
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Did Pocahontas and John Smith Share Romance? - Ripley’s Believe It or Notcast Episode 16

This week on the Notcast, we dive deep into the facts behind Pocahontas and John Smith's relationship.

Who Really Cut Off Van Gogh's Ear? - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 015
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Who Really Cut Off Van Gogh's Ear? - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 015

This week on the Notcast, we look into the theory that artist Paul Gauguin cut off van Gogh's ear.

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Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

The water's frigid temperatures kept the ship in remarkable condition.

Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

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The Uncanny Case of the Jim Twins, Two Estranged Twins Who Led Identical Lives

They unknowingly forged lives as identical as their DNA.

The Uncanny Case of the Jim Twins, Two Estranged Twins Who Led Identical Lives

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The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

Tarrare was the walking manifestation of one of the seven deadly sins as he prowled the cobbled streets of 18th-century Paris indulging his endless hunger.

The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

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