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Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Mind Blown (17)
A Believe It or Not! is something incredibly hard to believe, but undeniably true—something that totally blows your mind! Mind Blown!, the 17th book in the bestselling series from Ripley's Believe It or Not!, is filled with unbelievable stories and images that will do just that. You'll be blown away by this all-true, all-new collection of incredible facts, unexpected stories, and stunning photography.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Mind Blown! is sure to amaze and astound children and adults alike with thousands of strange stories, unusual feats, and hair-raising oddities from around the world. Discover how one woman can crush apples with her biceps and read about the spider that lives underwater—yes, it’s all weird and it’s all true! Bursting with vibrant and eye-catching photos, as well as submissions from our dedicated readers, this book is a must-have for every curious mind.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Mind Blown! is sure to amaze and astound children and adults alike with thousands of strange stories, unusual feats, and hair-raising oddities from around the world. Discover how one woman can crush apples with her biceps and read about the spider that lives underwater—yes, it’s all weird and it’s all true! Bursting with vibrant and eye-catching photos, as well as submissions from our dedicated readers, this book is a must-have for every curious mind.
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256 pages, Hardcover
Published September 29, 2020
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December 22, 2020
Let me start with the things I liked in this book. The photographs throughout the 256-page annual are colorful and just downright stunning. The facts were all-new for me. Some were interesting, and others were strange.
A few of my favorite Mind Blown! facts are:
Chopper Cinema - A British woman bought a decommissioned army helicopter, airlifted it to her home, and placed it inside a garage. She gave the helicopter a makeover and turned it into a home theater.
Unleashing Ouija Zilla - Now I thought the normal-sized Ouija boards were creepy, but this takes the cake. A New Jersey man constructed a 9,000 lb Ouija board measuring 3,168 sq ft.
Holy Guacamole - Yeah, somebody has way too much time on their hands. Children artist Boris Toledo creates portraits of famous characters (Joker, Thor, Yoda, Homer Simpson) out of mashed avocado.
Coffin Culture - If you have some extra cash on hand, you can get a custom U.S.S. Enterprise coffin or a Doctor Who police box coffin for your final resting place.
Look Alive! - There's an astonishing (and a bit frightening) photo of the mummy Lady Xn Shui on page 80.
The 3D lenticular cover is a bit on the dull side, though I do like the blue color.
Unlike the previous annuals, the facts aren't listed in specific sections, such as animals, sports, and pop culture. Instead, the facts are uncategorized. The table of contents only lists the pages for Inside the Vault, Fan Feed, and Ripley's Exclusive. There's an index in the very back of the book, but with so many facts, it would take forever to go through it.
Overall, I enjoyed reading all the facts inside Ripley's Believe It or Not! Mind Blown!, and I had a blast looking at all the photos. Despite a few shortcomings, it's one of the better annuals from Ripley Publishing.
A few of my favorite Mind Blown! facts are:
Chopper Cinema - A British woman bought a decommissioned army helicopter, airlifted it to her home, and placed it inside a garage. She gave the helicopter a makeover and turned it into a home theater.
Unleashing Ouija Zilla - Now I thought the normal-sized Ouija boards were creepy, but this takes the cake. A New Jersey man constructed a 9,000 lb Ouija board measuring 3,168 sq ft.
Holy Guacamole - Yeah, somebody has way too much time on their hands. Children artist Boris Toledo creates portraits of famous characters (Joker, Thor, Yoda, Homer Simpson) out of mashed avocado.
Coffin Culture - If you have some extra cash on hand, you can get a custom U.S.S. Enterprise coffin or a Doctor Who police box coffin for your final resting place.
Look Alive! - There's an astonishing (and a bit frightening) photo of the mummy Lady Xn Shui on page 80.
The 3D lenticular cover is a bit on the dull side, though I do like the blue color.
Unlike the previous annuals, the facts aren't listed in specific sections, such as animals, sports, and pop culture. Instead, the facts are uncategorized. The table of contents only lists the pages for Inside the Vault, Fan Feed, and Ripley's Exclusive. There's an index in the very back of the book, but with so many facts, it would take forever to go through it.
Overall, I enjoyed reading all the facts inside Ripley's Believe It or Not! Mind Blown!, and I had a blast looking at all the photos. Despite a few shortcomings, it's one of the better annuals from Ripley Publishing.
September 29, 2022
Another Ripley's book. If you know them you know what you'll get. Kind of a Guinness World record but with weirder stuff. Entertaining coffee table book!
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