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MYRTLE BEACH, SC (July 12, 2022) – There was something obviously very different about one of the lobsters shipped to a Red Lobster® restaurant in Hollywood, Florida. Employees at the restaurant immediately noticed the beautiful, bright orange color of the lobster, and they went on a mission to rescue the unique crustacean. Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach answered the call and happily welcomed the extraordinary orange lobster to her new home this week.

The Red Lobster and Ripley’s Aquarium teams affectionately named the orange lobster Cheddar in a nod to the restaurant’s beloved Cheddar Bay Biscuits®. Cheddar will be forever protected in the safety of her new habitat at Ripley’s. Orange lobsters like Cheddar are extremely rare – one-in-30 million – because their bright, unusual coloring makes them very attractive to predators.

“Sometimes ordinary miracles happen, and Cheddar is one of them,” said Mario Roque, a manager at Red Lobster who led the rescue of Cheddar. “A group of incredible people helped us make this possible. We are so honored to have been able to save Cheddar and find her a good home.”

“We are incredibly proud of Mario and the team for recognizing what a special and rare creature Cheddar is and for working relentlessly to find someone to rescue her,” said Nicole Bott, Senior Director, Communications at Red Lobster. “It is an honor to be able to share the story of Cheddar and provide her a new home where she can be enjoyed by many for years to come, all from the safety of her tank.”

Cheddar joins Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach as it celebrates a major milestone – 25 years of welcoming guests, making memories, and promoting an awareness of conservation. Myrtle Beach is also Ripley’s hub for scientific research. The company’s new Marine Science Research Center, where Cheddar is now acclimating, made waves earlier this year by producing the world’s first successful birth by artificial insemination of a sand tiger shark.

To learn more about Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach, visit us online.

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MEDIA CONTACTS
Sabrina Sieck
Ripley Entertainment Inc.
(407) 450-1516
sieck@ripleys.com

Nicole Bott
Red Lobster
mediacontact@redlobster.com

About Ripley Entertainment

Built on the foundation of a daily newspaper cartoon in 1918 — still in print today — Ripley Entertainment has grown to be a world leader in family entertainment, expanding to include more than 100 attractions in 10 countries around the world. Along with Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, Guinness World Records Attractions, Aquariums, WaxWorks, traveling shows, and miniature golf, the world of Ripley’s continues to grow through exciting new experiences, content, and books for all ages. Learn more about Ripley’s Believe It or Not! by visiting Ripleys.com and following on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

About Red Lobster Seafood Co.
Red Lobster is the world’s largest and most-loved seafood restaurant company, headquartered in Orlando, Fla. With a proud heritage and an even brighter future, Red Lobster is focused on serving the highest quality, freshly prepared seafood that is traceable, sustainable and responsibly-sourced. To learn more about Red Lobster’s sourcing standards and where the seafood we serve comes from, please visit www.redlobster.com/seafoodwithstandards. Red Lobster is also proud to be an employer of choice, including being named to Forbes magazine’s 2022 lists of America’s Best Large Employers and Best Employers for Diversity. To learn more about Red Lobster, including locations and menu options, please visit www.redlobster.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

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NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO – June 23, 2022 – Clifton Hill is ready to welcome the first and only selfie attraction in Niagara Falls: Ripley’s Selfie Studios, officially opening Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Designed for a picture-perfect time with friends and family, Ripley’s Selfie Studios invites guests to interact in 23 themed installations with unique props and scroll-stopping colors to create feed-worthy content and lasting memories!

Creatively designed scenes, interactive props, eye-catching visuals, and flattering lights set this attraction apart. Highlights include a tightrope walk across Niagara Falls, galactic swings that allow you to soar into outer space, a first-class airplane vignette, vibrant graffiti walls, and much more.

“Ripley’s Selfie Studios is more than a photo op,” noted Regional Manager Peter Doyle. “It is a creative’s playground, ripe for exploration and self-expression. An attraction where you can share your authentic self with the world and have fun doing it!”

Ripley’s Selfie Studios is the perfect attraction for content creators, families looking to capture vacation memories, and anyone, of any age, seeking something unique to do!

Ripley’s Selfie Studios is located at 4983 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls. For more information and to buy tickets be sure to visit us online.

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MEDIA CONTACT
Sabrina Sieck
Ripley Entertainment Inc.
(407) 450-1516
sieck@ripleys.com

About Ripley Entertainment

Built on the foundation of a daily newspaper cartoon in 1918 — still in print today — Ripley Entertainment has grown to be a world leader in family entertainment, expanding to include more than 100 attractions in 10 countries around the world. Along with Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, Guinness World Records Attractions, Aquariums, WaxWorks, traveling shows, and miniature golf, the world of Ripley’s continues to grow through exciting new experiences, content, and books for all ages. Learn more about Ripley’s Believe It or Not! by visiting Ripleys.com and following on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

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New York, NY – May 2, 2022 – Sixty years after Marilyn Monroe famously sang “Happy Birthday” to President John F. Kennedy, Kim Kardashian has added to the pop culture significance of Monroe’s iconic dress — becoming the only other person to ever wear the gown.

Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday” dress — now also Kim Kardashian’s 2022 Met Gala look — will be on display at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Hollywood for a limited time beginning Memorial Day weekend. Visitors will be able to get an up-close look at this stunning garment, along with a behind-the-scenes peek at Kim’s Met Gala look and other memorabilia from Marilyn Monroe and John F. Kennedy.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! acquired the dress at a Julien’s Auctions event in 2016 for $4.8 million. With taxes and fees, the dress’ value surpasses $5 million, making it the world’s most expensive dress ever sold at auction. Believe It or Not!, the gown is now valued at over $10 million.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! strongly feels that this dress, with both political and pop culture significance, is the most famous item of clothing from twentieth century culture.

“We are truly proud to be the stewards of such an iconic artifact and are excited to be able to add to its cultural significance with Kim Kardashian, who is sharing the story of Marylin Monroe and her iconic career with an entirely new generation,” said Ripley’s VP of Publishing and Licensing Amanda Joiner.

The multi-million-dollar dress has rarely been separated from its dress form, let alone worn by anyone other than Monroe. Great care was taken to preserve this piece of history. With input from garment conservationists, appraisers, archivists, and insurance, the garment’s condition was top priority. No alterations were made to the dress, and Kim Kardashian even changed into a replica before entering the Gala.

For more information on the history of the dress and its journey to the Met, visit: https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-kim-kardashians-met-gala-look/

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MEDIA CONTACT
Sabrina Sieck
Ripley Entertainment Inc.
(407) 450-1516
sieck@ripleys.com

About Ripley Entertainment
Built on the foundation of a daily newspaper cartoon in 1918 — still in print today — Ripley Entertainment has grown to be a world leader in family entertainment, expanding to include more than 100 attractions in 10 countries around the world. Along with Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, Guinness World Records Attractions, Aquariums, WaxWorks, traveling shows, and miniature golf, the world of Ripley’s continues to grow through exciting new experiences, content, and books for all ages. Learn more about Ripley’s Believe It or Not! by visiting Ripleys.com and following on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

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Shave the Beard and Make It Weird! Campaign Encourages Participants to Lose Their Locks for Charity

Orlando, FL (November 23, 2021) – Beards, bangs, or an entire bowl cut — Ripley’s Believe It or Not! wants to use your hair to break the Guinness World Records™ title for Largest Ball of Human Hair! Joining forces with No-Shave November and Floyd’s 99 Barbershops of Florida, Ripley’s will be collecting hair to add to its famous “Hoss the Human Hairball” from now until December 10, 2021.

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ORLANDO, FL – October 14, 2021 – Whether it’s a doorbell that shoots popcorn, a karaoke bucket and mop or a three-story bathtub, sometimes the craziest, most outrageous ideas come from the youngest minds. To celebrate those on an early path to discovery, Ripley’s has launched a worldwide contest to find the next great kids’ invention.

Inspired by the ingenuity and creative talent found in this year’s Believe It or Not! book, Ripley’s has teamed up with UK-based YouTube channel Kids Invent Stuff to create the Out of the Box Invention Challenge. Starting today, kids ages 4–11 can submit their ideas aimed at making life better either for themselves, their parents, family, friends, pets — or even the world!

“The idea for the Invention Challenge came from this year’s Believe It or Not! annual,” says Ripley Entertainment Creative Content Manager, Sabrina Sieck. “From a pizza-making machine made from LEGO, to a cannon that shoots Christmas trees, Out of the Box celebrates those who found a spark of inspiration during a year that left little room for creative thinking. We want to prove that no idea is too big or too wild, and with a little innovation and imagination, anyone can be in the pages of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! This partnership with Kids Invent Stuff is just one step towards Ripley’s goal of working closely with creators to achieve the unbelievable,” she says.

To enter, children should submit their ideas to Ripley’s and Kids Invent Stuff including as many details as possible, such as a visual, drawing, and/or video explaining their creative contraption. This contest is open for entry now through November 20, 2021.

One grand prize winner will be selected following the close of the contest and their invention will be built and brought to life by the Kids Invent Things team.

The winning invention will appear on the Kids Invent Stuff YouTube channel in December and will then be moved to a Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium for others to see and experience. The invention will also be featured — alongside the inventor— in next year’s Ripley’s Believe It or Not! annual book.

For more information on the contest and to enter, visit KidsInventStuff.com. To read about some of the other great inventions featured in this year’s Believe It or Not! annual, Out of the Box, visit Ripleys.com.

Melanie Greco
Public Relations Consultant
melanie@getinkpr.ca
(647) 456 – 2653

About Ripley Entertainment

Ripley Publishing is part of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. family of worldwide attractions, the global leader in location-based entertainment. More than 15 million people visit its 100-plus attractions in 10 countries each year. In addition to its Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books, and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in countries around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the second-largest privately held company in Canada. Learn more about Ripley’s Believe It or Not! by visiting Ripleys.com and following them on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

About Kids Invent Stuff

Kids Invent Stuff is a YouTube channel founded by UK based engineers Shawn Brown and Ruth Amos, and since its founding in 2015 has racked up over 1.7M views and over 49K subscribers. As seen on BBC The One Show and beyond, their videos take kids’ ideas for amazing inventions and turn them in real-life working inventions, showing viewers the process of how they make them along the way with a view of inspiring the next generation of engineers. Some of their previous inventions include a robot hair styler, the ultimate school bag, a drivable tree house and many more amazing inventions.

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ORLANDO, FL – September 28, 2021 – Just in time for National Book Month, the newest book in the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! series is now in stores. Perfect for that hard-to-buy-for youth on your holiday gift list, and to help your child develop a love of reading from an early age, Out of the Box features 256 pages of extraordinary people, far-off places, and adventures near and far.

Even the most reluctant readers will be inspired by the more than 1,000 stories of unbelievable talents, incredible inventions, and curious discoveries such as:

• Father-and-son team Iouri and Michael Petoukhov who combined their passion for pizza and love of LEGO into the ultimate plastic-brick, pie-making machine! Using only LEGO, the gourmet gadget can generate a full pizza, from sauce to cheese, peppers, and sausage. It even slices the pizza once finished baking!
• Designer Penelope Gazin whose “scaled” fashion line features 20 different matching outfits for owners and their pet lizards!
• The nothing-but-net talent of New York aerialist Amadeus Lopez who, while suspended by his mouth from a basketball hoop, can spin two balls on the forefinger of each hand and simultaneously shoot a basket with a third ball “thrown” from his foot!
• Ambidextrous lawyer and artist Colin Darke of Detroit, Michigan, who can illustrate two halves of a portrait or design simultaneously — his right and left hands working independently throughout the remarkable process!
• Astoria, New York-based Matthew Van Vorst who has given new meaning to the term “cutting the cheese.” His ongoing series of sculptures depict a variety of subjects, from sandwiches to suitcases — all made from cheese!

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Out of the Box, is now available at major retailers and on Amazon.

For a sneak peek of what’s inside, click here.

For more information, visit Ripleys.com. Review copies, media assets and further information available upon request.

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MEDIA CONTACT
Melanie Greco
Public Relations
melanie@getinkpr.ca
(647) 456 – 2653

About Ripley Entertainment

Ripley Publishing is part of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. family of worldwide attractions, the global leader in location-based entertainment. More than 15 million people visit its 100-plus attractions in 10 countries each year. In addition to its Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books, and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in countries around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the second-largest privately held company in Canada. Learn more about Ripley’s Believe It or Not! by visiting Ripleys.com and following them on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

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After a century of astounding readers with wild, wonderful, and not-to-be-missed stories from across the globe, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! goes next level with Nitro Circus Legends, Stories, and Epic Stunts.

This deluxe hardcover book recounts Nitro Circus’ rise from a group of adventurous friends filming crazy home-grown stunts to its explosion as a global phenomenon on MTV. Lead by ringleader and cofounder Travis Pastrana, Nitro Circus continues to thrive with electrifying world tours, hit TV specials, and innovative competitions like Nitro World Games and Nitro Rallycross. Now Nitro Circus Legends, Stories, and Epic Stunts captures it all like never before.

Readers will relive Nitro Circus’ biggest moments in this 128-page volume, which includes amazing photos, inspiring athlete profiles, and behind-the-scenes details. It also highlights the Nitro crew’s record-breaking achievements and outrageous exploits that thrill-loving readers of all ages are sure to enjoy, including:

• Dual threat Ryan “R-Willy” Williams landing countless world’s firsts on BMX and scooter, earning recognition as one of the most exciting athletes in action sports today.

• Trailblazing WCMX athlete Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham refusing to let his wheelchair slow him down and instead using it to push the limits flying off the 55-foot Giganta ramp.

• Champion female motocross athlete Vicki Golden breaking boundaries, including taking on one of the biggest ramps in FMX: Nitro Circus’ huge Moon Booter.

• Bruce Cook proving that you truly “Never Say Can’t” with his inspirational comeback from a traumatic injury to get back on the bike and live his FMX dream.

• “Contraptions King” Dusty Wygle proving that a rocking horse can actually fly.

Nitro Circus Legends, Stories, and Epic Stunts is available now at all major booksellers, as well as online through Amazon.com. It is also part of a growing range of Nitro Circus titles from Ripley Publishing, which includes Best of BMX and Best of Scooter books, as well as four entries in the Ripley Readers Series, designed to help kids build their reading skills and confidence at any level. Look for more Nitro Circus releases to come in 2020.

For more information on all Ripley Publishing titles, visit www.Ripleys.com/Books. To get the latest Nitro Circus news, including tour updates, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and more, go to NitroCircus.com and follow Nitro Circus on Instagram and Facebook. Photo assets available here.

About Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is part of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. family of worldwide attractions, the global leader in location-based entertainment. More than 15 million people visit its 100-plus attractions in 11 countries each year. In addition to its 31 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books, and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in countries around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the second-largest privately held company in Canada. Learn more about Ripley’s Believe It or Not! by visiting Ripleys.com and following them on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

About Nitro Circus

Nitro Circus, a global sports entertainment leader, creates electrifying live events and unbelievable original content that at once exhilarates, captivates and inspires thrill-seeking fans worldwide.  Co-founded in 2003 by iconic superstar Travis Pastrana, Nitro Circus has since grown into a multiplatform phenomenon producing hit television programming, critically acclaimed documentaries and innovative digital offerings. That success gave rise to the Nitro Circus Live tour. Created in 2010, Nitro Circus has since travelled across the planet, playing to sold-out stadiums on five continents. The company introduced an innovative breakthrough in 2016 with the debut of Nitro World Games, completely rebooting action sports competition in the process and then raised the bar once again in 2018 with Nitro Rallycross, a rejuvenation of four-wheel motorsports. With over three million tickets sold to date, television programming that has aired in over 60 countries, more than 25 million engaged fans across its social media platforms and a burgeoning consumer products business, Nitro Circus is at the forefront of sports and entertainment. For more information visit www.nitrocircus.com.

Media Contacts:

For Ripley’s:

Suzanne Smagala-Potts – US (smagala@ripleys.com)
Melanie Greco – Canada (melanie@getinkpr.ca)

For Nitro Circus:

Greg Terlizzi (greg@nitrocircus.com)
Reid Vokey (reid@nitrocircus.com)

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 The Most Popular Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Touring Exhibit Begins Limited Engagement on Ocean City Boardwalk.

Ocean City, MD (September 11, 2019) – Legendary Fertility Statues that have been credited with helping thousands of happy couples conceive can be found at Ocean City’s weirdest spot – Ripley’s Believe It or Not! on the Boardwalk. These powerful statues are on display now and free for guests to see and touch.

While admission is required for entrance to the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium and other attractions, the Fertility Statues have been positioned in the lobby allowing free access for those who wish to touch the legendary works of art.

Ripley’s acquired the statues, which measure 5-feet-tall and weigh more than 70 lbs each, in 1993. The statues are made from ebony wood and were hand-carved by craftsman of the Baulé tribe of the West African nation of Cote D’Ivoire in the 1930s.

THE LEGEND

According to tribal legend, to ensure a couple’s fertility, the statues should be placed on both sides of the doorway leading into the bedroom. If a woman or her spouse touches either statue as they enter the room, they will soon get pregnant.

While Ripley’s cannot loan the statues to prospective parents for their bedrooms, the power of the statues is still strong. Thousands of women have written to Ripley’s claiming that after years of trying to conceive, one rub of the statues soon brought a bundle of joy.

THE BABY BOOM

When Ripley’s first received the statues in 1993, they were displayed at their Headquarters. A few months later, Ripley’s experienced a Baby Boom! Six employees became pregnant after touching the statues, and word started to spread. Women requested to visit the office just to touch the statues.

Over the years, Ripley’s has received countless messages from couples. Here are a few of their very personal stories:

VICTORIA
I came to see the statues in London in November, and although it is in its early days, I am pregnant!

MELISSA
I had been unsuccessful for a few months trying to get pregnant through fertility treatments. I went on a two-week European vacation. Our last stop was London to touch the fertility statues. A few weeks later I returned to the States, and my next treatment was successful! We had a baby girl in March!

LAUREN
We had a long road trying to get pregnant. I went to the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium and rubbed both statues, and within 48 hours we learned we were pregnant.

SAMANTHA
We were trying for about two years, and the doctors told us they didn’t think it would be possible for us to have children. The statues were something that we thought “Why not give it a try?” So we did, and here she is, and I would touch them again.

BACK ON TOUR

Take advantage of the opportunity to see Ripley’s most popular traveling exhibit before its too late. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Ocean City is located at Pier Building on the Boardwalk, 401 S. Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City MD 21842. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium as well as Ripley’s Impossible Laser Race and Ripley’s Mirror Maze are open 365 days a year, rain or shine. See website for attraction hours.

The statues are only in Ocean City for a limited time! Please contact the location before making your visit by calling 410-289-5600.

To keep up-to-date with future tour dates, please visit Ripleys.com/fertility-statues.

ORIGIN OF THE STATUES

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MEDIA CONTACT

Suzanne Smagala-Potts
Public Relations Manager
Ripley Entertainment Inc.
smagala@ripleys.com
Office: 407-345-8010 Cell: 727-439-0136

ABOUT RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is part of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. family of worldwide attractions, the global leader in location-based entertainment. More than 14 million people visit its 100-plus attractions in 10 countries each year. In addition to its 30 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books, and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in countries around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the second-largest privately held company in Canada. Learn more about Ripley’s Believe It or Not! by visiting Ripleys.com and following them on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

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