Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 2026

Every year Ripley’s Believe It or Not! storms the bestseller list as it unveils the latest collection of weird but true stories, bite-size, jaw-dropping facts, and amazing photographs gathered from all over the world.

This year…

• Gasp at the paddle-steamer made entirely out of ice
• Discover the whereabouts of the volcano that blasts out gold
• Meet Fedy, the cross-eyed cat, who has 400,000 followers on Instagram
• Visit the city of Chefhaouen in Morocco, where every building is painted blue
• Shudder at the Australian mosquito that sucks blood from frogs’ nostrils

And much, much more!

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is perfect for:

• Gifting moments: whether it’s a kids stocking filler or an adult Secret Santa, give the gift of interesting facts this Christmas
• Readers young and old: Got a trivia mad niece? Or a pub-quiz-going father-in-law? Either way, this is sure to delight readers of all ages!
• Those with curious minds!

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Praise for Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!

‘My grandson loves it – packed with weird and wonderful facts and vivid pictures that spark his curiosity!’

‘Another brilliant Ripley’s! Stunning visuals and unbelievable facts for every curious mind.’

‘A family favourite – every year!’