Ripley's Believe It or Not! #14

The bright yellow cover of this 14th series installment poses an irresistible question right away: will the pale blue-green egg clutched in a human hand actually break under that firm squeeze? It's a perfectly simple image that captures everything Ripley's does best — turning an everyday object into a genuine moment of suspense and curiosity. For anyone who loves having their assumptions challenged, this 1969 pocket-sized collection promises page after page of that same delightful "wait, really?" energy.