Ripley's Believe It or Not! 2026

Ripley's Believe It or Not! 2026 Synopsis

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! No Christmas can possibly be complete without Ripley's, the bestselling annual full of weird and but true stories and facts to delight both kids and adults!