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Quiz about The History of Ripleys Believe it or Not

The History of "Ripley's Believe it or Not". Quiz

Most of us have seen or read Ripley's "Believe It or Not". Here is a quiz on some of the more unusual and obtuse historical facts about this one-of-a-kind legend.

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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dcpddc478

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4 mins

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315,348

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Robert Ripley started his cartoon feature in 1918. What was the original name of his comic? Hint

I Bet You Didn't Know

Twilight Zone

Strange Stuff

Champs and Chumps

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Question 2 of 10

2. Ripley collected all kinds of unusual objects and trivia. In 1933 he opened his first museum. What venue did he use? Hint

Munich Olympics

Woodstock

Coronation of King Edward VI

Chicago World's Fair

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Question 3 of 10

3. What descriptive name is given to all Ripley's museums across the world? Hint

Ripsonians

Palace of Wonders

Odditorium

Museum of the Strange and Obscure

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Question 4 of 10

4. Ripley's "Believe It or Not" is responsible for the adoption of which American Icon? Hint

The Bald Eagle

The Grand Canyon

The Washington Monument

The National Anthem

5. A famous cartoonist got his start when Ripley published this man's cartoon of his beagle that he claimed was "a hunting dog that eats pins, tacks and razor blades." Can you guess who this comic artist was? Hint

Charles Schultz

Dr. Seuss

Gary Trudeau

Salvador Dali

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following Asian countries has an Odditorium? Hint

New Zealand

Belize

Kuwait

Zaire

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1949, Ripley's "Believe It or Not" aired on television for the first time, with Robert Ripley as the host. He hosted the show for only 13 episodes. Why was he replaced? Hint

The show was taken off the air.

He became Secretary of State

The producers replaced him with Bob Barker.

He died.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Between 1982 and 1986, ABC aired a show called Ripley's "Believe It or Not". An actor known for his role as Curley Washburn in the 1991 comedy "City Slickers" hosted the show. Can you remember this hard-faced actors name? Hint

Jack Palance

Richard Boone

Yul Brenner

Donnie Osmond

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Question 9 of 10

9. Robert Ripley did all his own research.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. The last segment that Robert Ripley filmed for his original television show was about the lost city of Atlantis.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Robert Ripley started his cartoon feature in 1918. What was the original name of his comic?

Answer: Champs and Chumps

The New York Globe published Ripley's first comic December 19, 1918 under the title "Champs and Chumps". It dealt with sports trivia. By 1919 he had added other topics and changed the name to "Believe It or Not".

2. Ripley collected all kinds of unusual objects and trivia. In 1933 he opened his first museum. What venue did he use?

Answer: Chicago World's Fair

The Ripley Odditorium was one of the most popular exhibitions of the Chicago World's Fair. It has been estimated that that almost two million people attended the first Odditorium.

3. What descriptive name is given to all Ripley's museums across the world?

Answer: Odditorium

They are called Odditoriums. The first permanent one opened in St. Augustine, Florida in 1950. By 2008 there were 35 Odditoriums located all over the world and each one is unique.

4. Ripley's "Believe It or Not" is responsible for the adoption of which American Icon?

Answer: The National Anthem

On November 3, 1929 Ripley remarked in one of his comics "Believe it or not, America has no national anthem". Americans across the country insisted that this issue be rectified. By 1931 laws were passed and "The Star Spangled Banner" was officially named the national anthem.

Answer: Charles Schultz

Charles Schultz, the creator of "Peanuts" had his first work published in Ripley's "Believe it or Not". His entry was based on his dog Sparky. This beagle became the model for Snoopy!

6. Which of the following Asian countries has an Odditorium?

Answer: Kuwait

There is an Odditorium in Kuwait City, Kuwait. It is located in the Hadiqat Al Sheaab Amusement Park. Interest in the strange and unusual is a worldwide fascination.

7. In 1949, Ripley's "Believe It or Not" aired on television for the first time, with Robert Ripley as the host. He hosted the show for only 13 episodes. Why was he replaced?

Answer: He died.

Shortly after filming the 13th episode, Robert Ripley died of an apparent heart attack. Numerologists have placed great importance on the fact that it was the 13th episode.

Answer: Jack Palance

Hosting this show was just one of the many roles of actor Jack Palance. He added an aura of mystery to the show.

9. Robert Ripley did all his own research.

Answer: False

Ripley had three primary researchers, all of whom worked for him or his column for years. One of them worked on the column for over 50 years!

10. The last segment that Robert Ripley filmed for his original television show was about the lost city of Atlantis.

Answer: False

Actually, the last segment done by Ripley before he passed away was on the origin of the funeral dirge "Taps". This trumpet or bugle solo is routinely played at the funerals of soldiers, policeman and others who die in the line of duty. This fact has caused a stir in the general public and has just added to Mr. Ripley's mystique.

Source: Author dcpddc478

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