Robert Ripley

Robert Ripley was an American cartoonist and media personality best known for creating "Ripley's Believe It or Not!"—a franchise highlighting unusual, bizarre, and extraordinary facts from around the world. Starting as a cartoonist in the 1910s, Ripley began exploring strange collections and oddities, eventually publishing his discoveries. His work gained widespread popularity through newspapers, radio, and television, inspiring museums, books, and a global brand. Ripley's approach combined curiosity, humor, and a fascination with the extraordinary, making him a pioneer in entertainment centered on the world's oddities.