Ripley's Believe It or Not! - 🦕 Did Dinos Fly?

 

#1 – Were Pterodactyls and Other ‘Flying Dinosaurs' Actually Dinosaurs? It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a flying reptile? From the United States to Germany, Brazil, and China, Pterodactyls inhabited many different locations from the late Triassic period to the end of the Cretaceous Period. But, unlike their Tyrannosaurus rex or Stegasaurus neighbors, they were not dinosaurs. These winged creatures were actually flying reptiles! Soaring through the air for more than 160 million years, Pterodactyl is the common term for those in the Pterodactylus, or Pteranodon, genera. As kids, we were taught that pterosaurs are dinosaurs, but they actually have unique characteristics that set them apart. One of the most observable traits is the... Read Here #2 – The Eccentric and Not-So-Eccentric Life of Edgar Allan Poe A parrot was first considered to be the titular bird, rather than The Raven. Edgar Allan Poe is a name that conjures up daydreams of the dreadful, thoughts of graveyards and goblins, ravens, and writing desks, in many cases. But, though his story is often shrouded in mystery and punched up for tragedy, in reality, Poe’s life saw the mundane about as often as the macabre. Here are some strange facts about Poe that his legend doesn’t usually tend to shine a light on... Read Here #3 – Debunking 5 of the Weirdest Laws We’ve Ever Heard Does Utah have a law prohibiting women from swearing? The United States has some really odd laws scattered around the country. In Hawaii, for example, people aren’t allowed to put coins in their ears (King Kamehameha enacted the legislation in 1847). And in Texas, you’re prohibited from selling a human eye (this one makes sense because it’s illegal to peddle human organs). It’s unclear why some of these bizarre laws were created, and many are outdated and not enforced any longer. Still, we all know the internet has a way of circulating information that isn’t always accurate. Check out some weird laws that you may have heard about that aren’t true at all... Read Here #4 – Does Alcohol Evaporate Out of Food When Cooked? Why some boozed-infused dishes might give you a hangover... Lager-spiked beef chili, beer-broiled bratwursts, coq au vin, chicken marsala, pork brined in rum. Ah, nothing says delicious quite like alcohol-saturated dishes—especially when it comes to beer or wine-infused meat: tender, moist, and downright delectable. Of course, if you’ve ever watched a chef on TV or cracked open a cookbook to make one of these recipes, you’ve probably come across advice like, “Let the dish simmer for a few minutes to cook out any remaining alcohol.” This begs the question: does alcohol actually evaporate out of food when cooked? Yes and no. Read on for the skinny on cooking with booze... Read Here Dare to Discover Prepare to get lost in a vortex of weird and wonderful stories with Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Dare to Discover! From jaw-dropping feats and silly animals to unusual art and strange places, our next annual book is full of strange-but-true facts, fascinating features, and phenomenal photography from around the world. Use code 50RIPLEY for 50% off pre-sale orders of Dare to Discover on Amazon now through July 6, 2024. Pre-Order Today Experience the Excitement of Ripley’s Where the unbelievable comes alive right before your eyes! Venturing through themed galleries, adults and children alike will become immersed in curiosities, incredible art, animal oddities, pop-culture memorabilia, interactive games, and stories of people and places that are incredibly hard to believe, but undeniably true! Get Tickets