Ripley's has spent 100 years gathering strange but true facts from all over the world. Now, the most extraordinary stories of the last century are gathered in a single colorful volume. Among the stories included are:

• The chicken that lived for months without its head
• The man who swallowed seven swords at once
• The rider who died while riding his horse – but won the race anyway

With spectacular photographs throughout the book, the 100 best Believe It Or Not stories are a must-have for every Ripley's fan. Incredibly hard to believe. Undeniably true!