From a Vampire Killing Kit to Voodoo Baby, Ripley's has no shortage of the downright scary!
It’s officially spooky season, so it only makes sense to dive into the more frightening side of Ripley's oddities. From eerie artifacts to spine-tingling sights, we’ve rounded up five of the creepiest and most curious oddities to make your Halloween one to remember.
1. Vampire Killing Kit
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Have you ever dropped food on the floor? Then, rapidly lunged for it, trying to grab it before your five seconds were up? Maybe you even brushed it off for good measure before popping it in your mouth? Because limited floor time means limited exposure to bacteria, right? Wrong. Y →
At Ripley's Believe It or Not! in Gatlinburg, one jaw-dropping exhibit dares to ask that very question. Meet the life-sized Japanese living doll that contains actual human fingernails, hair-and even teeth-belonging to its creator. This eerie masterpiece is more than just a sculpture... it's a self-portrait.
Japan’s Uncanny “Living Dolls”
Originating in the 1800s, the Japanese art of Iki-ningyo, which translates to “living doll,” pushed the boundaries of lifelike sculpture. These hyperrealist →
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