Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Escape the Ordinary & A Century Of Strange (Annual)

Escape the Ordinary, the latest book from Ripley's Believe It or Not!, takes readers on a journey beyond their wildest imagination. In its 256 pages, this book showcases people, places, and things that will truly leave you in awe. From Ninja the parkour pooch to a disappearing waterfall, from whales hunting with bubbles to extraordinary individuals, Escape the Ordinary will ignite your curiosity, challenge your perceptions, celebrate differences, and cultivate a sense of wonder for the weird world around us.

Step into the world of extreme athlete Stefanie Millinger, who performs breathtaking aerial hoop and balance routines from dizzying heights without any safety equipment in stunning locations. Meet German artist Werner Härtl, who creates stunning monochromatic artworks using cow dung that resemble sepia photographs with incredible detail. Discover the hyper-realistic illusion makeup of Mimi Choi, whose mind-bending creations seem to come straight out of Salvador Dalí's dreams. Marvel at the over-the-top balloon sculptures crafted by Mark Verge of Oshawa, Ontario, including life-size dinosaurs made from over 1,800 balloons.

And then there's Rocky Stoutenburgh of Southgate, Michigan, who was paralyzed from the neck down after an accident but now plays video games professionally using only his mouth. Starting to stream in 2016, RockyNoHands has made history as the first quadriplegic gamer to join a professional esports organization.

Say goodbye to the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary with Ripley's Believe It or Not! Escape the Ordinary. Let this book take you on a journey where truth is indeed stranger than fiction.

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