🦖 Dino in Hollywood?

#1 – Why is There a Dinosaur on Hollywood Boulevard? The Story Behind LA’s Weirdest Landmark

Jurassic Park? No, just another day on Hollywood & Highland!

If you’ve ever found yourself strolling down the Hollywood Walk of Fame, admiring the golden stars beneath your feet, you’ve probably had the distinct feeling that you’re being watched. Look up at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue, and you’ll see the culprit: a massive, roaring Tyrannosaurus rex bursting right out of a rooftop.

It’s not a movie prop left behind by Steven Spielberg, and it’s not a glitch in the matrix. It’s the resident prehistoric king of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Hollywood, and it has been turning heads for over three decades.

But why exactly is there a dinosaur in Hollywood? Let's dive into the history of Hollywood’s most delightfully bizarre fixture...

#2 – The Fiji Mermaid: History’s Most Infamous Maritime Hoax

Step right up and explore the legendary lore of the Fiji Mermaid!

Long before Hollywood special effects and digital editing, one bizarre oddity captured the world’s imagination and completely fooled the public.

Known as the Fiji Mermaid, or Feejee Mermaid in Barnum’s day, this eerie sideshow specimen remains one of history’s most famous maritime hoaxes...

#3 – What to Do in Copenhagen When It’s Cold or Rainy

Cold and rainy? Come on by and get warm and dry!

So you're in Copenhagen, and it's raining... Don't fret! We here at Ripley's are about to turn your day around!

Copenhagen is beautiful year-round, but Danish weather can shift quickly. When the wind picks up or the rain rolls in, the best plan is simple: head indoors to immersive experiences that are just as exciting as the city’s outdoor sights.

Right in the heart of the city, you’ll find four of the best indoor Attractions in Copenhagen, all within walking or biking distance of each other...

#4 – 5 Medieval Torture Devices That'll Make Your Skin Crawl

From shame masks to spiked collars, the Dark Ages had some unsettling punishment tactics.

The Middle Ages earned their nickname—the Dark Ages—for a reason. While modern historians argue the era wasn’t as bleak as it seems, a quick look at the torture devices of the time makes it easy to understand how the label stuck.

From humiliating punishments to brutal pain-inducing contraptions, these devices reveal just how far societies have gone in the name of justice, control, and confession. Some were real. Some were exaggerated. And some might have been created purely to scare...

Wired Into Weird

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