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Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter

5 Things You Didn't Know About Jimmy Carter

The peanut farmer-turned-president, who passed away at 100, once braved 89 seconds in a nuclear reactor.
President Jimmy Carter, America's 39th president, was laid to rest last January 9, 2025, at the age of 100.

The nation's longest-lived president, Carter, is well-known for his humanitarian causes, including his steadfast dedication to Habitat for Humanity. He was still a regular on job sites while battling cancer, routinely seen hammering nails as he had for decades.

While President Carter's humanitarian and charitable efforts are well documented, there are a number of facts about the late president that many are just hearing about for the first time.

1. Carter may have spotted a UFO
President Carter's pursuit of knowledge began long before he assumed the highest office in the land. Prior to taking office, Carter filed a report with the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena, or NICAP.
In the report, Carter stated that he had seen an object hovering over the horizon in Leary, Georgia, before it vanished. His unusual sighting likely contributed to his campaign promise to release every unsealed document on UFOs, which did not occur due to security concerns.

2. He once entered a nuclear reactor
Of the list of things you'd not want to do, being lowered into a nuclear reactor is one of them, but that's exactly what happened to Jimmy Carter in 1952.

As one of his duties in the Navy, Carter was dispatched to help repair a damaged reactor in Chalk, Ontario. He was exposed to radiation levels so powerful that they were detected in his urine later on.

3. Jimmy Carter is the first president to live in public housing
After returning to Plains, Georgia, in 1953, Jimmy and his family moved into a new public housing project due to a postwar power outage that impacted their living situation.

This firsthand experience is believed to have inspired his interest in Habitat for Humanity.

4. Jimmy Carter loved movies
Who says the president does have time to kick back and enjoy a movie, or 400?

Between the years of 1977 and 1981, President Carter watched more than 400 films, an average of about 100 per year! Some of the movies included Caddyshack and Star Wars.

5. He nearly derailed his campaign with an interview in Playboy
This would not generate much attention these days, but a presidential candidate sitting down with Playboy in 1976 was absolutely unheard of.

Jimmy Carter upended the political landscape by doing exactly that, revealing that he had "committed lust" in his heart. →

Historic City
Historic City

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St. Augustine Celebrates 75 Years of Strange

A historic attraction in a historic city.
For 75 years, the unbelievable has been right at home in the nation’s oldest city!
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St. Augustine is celebrating a major milestone: three-quarters of a century of strange memories, jaw-dropping artifacts, and unforgettable experiences that have amazed guests of all ages.

Historic Attraction + Historic City
Since 1950, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St. Augustine has held a special place in Ripley’s history as the first, oldest, and largest Believe It or Not! Attraction in the world. The supposedly haunted museum is housed inside the iconic Castle Warden building, an 1887 landmark that once served as a grand hotel and even welcomed world traveler Robert Ripley himself during the 1940s.
For decades, guests have walked through this castle on San Marco Avenue to discover strange-but-true exhibits, interactive experiences, and rare artifacts that prove reality is often stranger than fiction.

75 Years of Wonder
Since opening its doors, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St. Augustine has welcomed millions of curious minds.
From unbelievable human feats and odd inventions to mysterious legends and hands-on interactives, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St. Augustine has evolved with the times while staying true to its roots.

Cryptids Arrive in St. Augustine
This year, Ripley’s St. Augustine has added a brand-new reason to visit.
Cryptids: Where Legends Live takes guests on an immersive journey through global and regional legends, including some with roots right in St. Augustine's backyard. Inside the exhibit, you’ll come face-to-face with stories, artifacts, and encounters tied to famous cryptids such as Bigfoot, Mothman, and many more.

As you explore, you’ll discover:
-->Artifacts and displays connected to legendary cryptid sightings
-->Thought-provoking videos and facts that explore the science, myths, and mysteries behind each creature
-->Interactive elements that invite guests to form their own conclusions
-->Photo-worthy moments perfect for sharing your encounter with the unexplained
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From Globe, For Globe - Pulse of the Planet
Florida Tourism
Florida Tourism
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Founder Robert Ripley Honored in Florida Tourism Hall of Fame

The OG “Florida Man.”
Move over, “Florida Man,” Robert Ripley was doing unbelievable things in the Sunshine State long before the meme!
Once voted the most popular man in America, Ripley lived a life of daring adventures, wild discoveries, and larger-than-life curiosities. Now, his legacy is officially being honored with a 2025 induction into the Florida Tourism Hall of Fame!
Let's take a look back at some of his unconventional Florida feats.

Shark Snacks and Live Radio
In 1940, Ripley dove headfirst into history at Marineland, hosting the world’s first live underwater radio broadcast. With a microphone sealed in a diving helmet, Ripley’s voice crackled over the airwaves as he described his surreal surroundings beneath the waves.
Audiences tuned in at home as he fed sharks live in real time. Yes, you read that right, Ripley fed sharks!
The broadcast blurred the line between entertainment and danger, cementing Ripley’s reputation as someone who would do anything to bring the unbelievable to life.

A Florida Life of Curiosity
Ripley wasn’t just passing through Florida; he made it a home for his curious spirit. He owned a Palm Beach estate, docked his iconic Chinese junk boat, the Mon Lei, in local harbors, and cheered from the stands at baseball games.
His love for the state’s vibrant culture and wild side was woven into everything he did.

From Castle Warden to Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Ripley’s fascination with the unusual led him to St. Augustine’s Castle Warden, a historic mansion he transformed into the very first Ripley’s Believe It or Not! attraction.
That spark lit the flame for the infamous attractions we know today, now entertaining millions across Florida and around the world, with attractions across 9 countries!

More Than a Florida Man
Ripley’s impact stretched far beyond Florida. In his lifetime, he traveled to 201 countries, an almost impossible feat at a time when international travel was rare and difficult.
The press nicknamed him the “modern Marco Polo,” and his syndicated cartoons and radio shows made him one of the most recognizable figures of his time. At the peak of his fame, he received more than one million fan letters every year!
Not bad for a man who made a living proving the unbelievable.

A Hall of Fame Legacy
Since 2001, the Florida Tourism Hall of Fame has recognized visionaries who shaped the state into the unforgettable destination it is today. And Ripley, with his shark tanks, travels, and endless curiosity, more than earned his place.
Though born in California, Ripley’s heart and fearless sense of wonder will always belong to Florida. His adventures put the state’s wild spirit on the world stage, proving that truth really is stranger than fiction.
Next time you visit a Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Florida attraction, remember: you’re walking in the footsteps of the original “Florida Man,” Robert Ripley himself, now and forever a Hall of Famer! →

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