World-renowned circus artist Grace Good astonishes audiences with aerial feats and fiery stunts, as well as impressive hoop and balancing acts — sometimes combining them all into one jaw-dropping spectacle!

Grace began her circus journey teaching herself hoop tricks as a hobby in college, but she soon grew to love the art and began adding extra hoops and fire. Determined to make a career out of hooping, she left school and began performing on the streets of Nashville, Tennessee.

It wasn’t long until Grace was approached by a circus aerialist, who took Grace under her wings. What followed was a whirlwind adventure of learning other circus acts, joining a touring company, going viral on social media, and even performing on national television!

Read more about Grace’s mind boggling feats in the link in our bio and find more stories like this inside Ripley’s all-new book! Escape the Ordinary’s 256 pages spark curiosity, challenge perception, celebrate differences, and curate a sense of wonder for the weird world around us! Available now on Amazon and at most major retailers.
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Check out how German artist Werner Härtl pays homage to Bavaria’s rural heritage in his intricate paintings, using an unconventional medium - cow dung! 🐄💩   Despite the unconventional material, Werner’s monochromatic works evoke the essence of sepia photographs, with rich details that transport you to a bygone era.    Want to learn more about his fascinating journey? Head to the link in our bio for our exclusive chat with the talented artist himself! ∙ 📸 Courtesy Werner Härtle and Peter von Felbert www.felbert.de ∙ #Ripleys #BION #RipleysBION #WeirdHistory #History #WeirdNews #EscapeTheOrdinary #Bookstagram #RipleysBelieveItorNot #RipleyPublishing #NewBook #AnnualBook #BookTeaser #Inspiring #Unconventional #Unbelievable #MustRead #Bookworm #Preorder #LinkinBio #AddtoCart #BookLover #Bookish #Instabook #PaintingWithPoo #UnusualArt #Art

We’re kicking off Women’s History Month with epic makeup illusionist, Mimi Choi!🎨 Mimi Choi traded in her day job as a preschool teacher to pursue a career in illusion makeup, and the eye-twisting results appear straight out of Salvador Dalí’s playbook! Believe It or Not!, many of her pieces are inspired by her struggle with sleep paralysis. Mimi’s website states, “During these bouts, she experiences vivid and often frightening visions which have inspired many of her more morbid and distorted face looks.” Learn more about Mimi’s viral looks in the link in our bio! ∙ 🎨 @mimles ∙ #Ripleys #BION #RipleysBION #WeirdHistory #History #WeirdNews #EscapeTheOrdinary #Bookstagram #RipleysBelieveItorNot #MimiChoi #Makeup #MakeupIllusions #Art #Illusions #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistoryMonth2023

Ancient traders used preserved #camel bladders to transport their cargo of spices and oils across the harsh deserts of Persia and Arabia.   To safeguard their precious cargo of spices, oils, and even fat, traders turned to camel bladders. These bladders, removed, cleaned, and sometimes oiled, provided durable and temperature-resistant containers. They were then dried in vase-like shapes and filled with valuable commodities.    These versatile vessels endured the arid wind, high temperatures, and the perils of the journey, ensuring the safe arrival of the goods. Once at their destination, these camel bladders found new life as repurposed vases.   Explore more captivating exhibits and stories at a Ripley’s Odditorium near you. Check out the link in our bio for all the details! . . . #Ripleys #BION #RipleysBION #WeirdHistory #History #WeirdNews #RipleysRarities #CamelBladders #Oddities #AncientTraders

Welcome back to the ELIZA Chatbot saga! In Part II, we take you back to 1966 when MIT students got the unique opportunity to interact with ELIZA. 🖨️💬   Eliza was programmed to fixate on key words such as “girlfriend,” “depressed,” “what,” “mother,” and “father.” When comprehension faltered, she subtly navigated the chat with phrases like ‘Please go on,’ creating an illusion of understanding. 🤖🔍   Believe It or Not!, throughout the process, students were told not to use question marks when asking questions as ELIZA interpreted them as a line delete request!   Head on over to the link in our bio to catch the full story! ∙ ∙ ∙ #Ripleys #BION #RipleysBION #WeirdHistory #History #WeirdNews #RipleysRewind #The90s #Nostalgia #ChatGBT #ELIZA #Chatbots #AI

Before the dawn of ChatGPT with its eerily human-like conversations, there was ELIZA. 🤖   We’re taking a trip down memory lane to unravel the intriguing saga of chatbots from the revolutionary ‘60s, beginning with ELIZA, and explore its profound impact on the modern marvel, ChatGPT.   Want to get wired into the world of AI? Circuit your way over to the link in our bio to learn more! ∙ ∙ ∙ #Ripleys #BION #RipleysBION #WeirdHistory #History #WeirdNews #RipleysRewind #The90s #Nostalgia #ChatGBT #ELIZA #Chatbots #AI

On February 24, 2019, Malta experienced an unusual storm where hundreds of live fish, mostly sea bream, rained down on cars and streets!🐟🐠   This bizarre event was caused by a combination of gale force winds and rough seas that were strong enough to lift the fish out of the water and deposit them on land.    #BelieveItorNot ∙ ∙ ∙ #Ripleys #DailyCartoon #Cartoon #RipleyCartoons #BION #RipleysBION #FunFact #Malta #FishRain #WeirdWeather #NatureWonders #SeaBream #GaleForce

Ensuring the survival of Russian cosmonauts in space required the collaborative efforts of numerous engineers, scientists, and pilots. However, their return to Earth did not guarantee safety from further risks and challenges. 🌎🚀   Packed with essentials like a compass, matches, signal mirror, fishing kit, and even snowshoes for those winter landings, these Russian survival kits were a lifeline when landing hundreds of miles off course.   Explore more captivating exhibits and stories at a Ripley’s Odditorium near you. Check out the link in our bio for all the details! . . . #Ripleys #BION #RipleysBION #WeirdHistory #History #WeirdNews #RipleysRarities #Cosmonaut #SurvivalKit #Survival #SpaceTravel #SpaceSurvivalKit

From remote islands to top-secret government facilities, we’re covering the secrets and stories that make these places entirely off-limits. 🌎🚫   Up first is Snake Island, home to thousands of venomous snakes including the golden lancehead, one of the deadliest snakes in the world. The Brazilian government has declared the island off-limits to visitors, in order to protect both the snakes and humans. 🐍   Check out the link in our bio for the full list of off-limits places around the world! . . . #Ripleys #BION #RipleysBION #WeirdHistory #History #WeirdNews #RipleysRoundTrip #Travel #Adventure #TravelDestinations #RoundTrip #OffLimitsPlaces #OffLimits #SnakeIsland #Brazil #Forbidden

As we conclude our deep dive into the Blockbuster saga in Part III, we see the ultimate failure of a corporate giant largely due to an unwillingness to evolve with a rapidly changing industry. 📼🎥🍿   Despite having the resources to ride the streaming wave, Blockbuster doubled down on outdated strategies and overlooked the shifting desires of consumers. This led to its swift downfall, transforming a multi-billion dollar enterprise into a relic of the past in just a few years.   Remember the thrill of picking out a movie at Blockbuster? We’d love to hear from you! Share your memories and thoughts in the comments below! ∙ ∙ ∙ #Ripleys #BION #RipleysBION #WeirdHistory #History #WeirdNews #Barney #RipleysRewind #Blockbuster #The90s #Nostalgia

Believe It or Not!, millions of years ago, giant aquatic sloths nearly the size of elephants roamed the Earth. 🌎 Today, you can see their modern relatives, two-toed sloths Rico and Cleo, at @RipleysMyrtleBeach all-new Sloth Valley habitat! 

Swim over to Ripley’s Aquarium in @MyMyrtleBeach to see these unbe-leaf-able creatures! ∙ ∙ ∙ #Ripleys #RipleysAquariums #MyrtleBeach #Sloths #AncientSloths #TwoToedSloths

From bizarre wonders to nature’s oddities, Robert Ripley’s adventures brought him face to face with the intriguing sausage tree in Kisumu, Kenya.    A peculiar mix of poison and cure, this tree’s fruits are as deadly as they are beneficial. Believe it or not, these odd ‘sausages’ hold the secret to local brews, spiritual charms, and skin remedies. Yet, beware, for an unassuming bite could be your last!   Delve deeper into more fascinating natural phenomena by clicking on the link in our bio! . . . #Ripleys #BION #RipleysBION #WeirdHistory #History #WeirdNews #RipleysRoundTrip #Travel #Adventure #TravelDestinations #RoundTrip #BizarreNature #WeirdNature #Kenya #SausageTree