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Robert Ripley explores the wonders of Kenya in 1934.

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Watch a clip from "Ripley: Believe It or Not" premiering January 6, 2015 on PBS.

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Archivist Edward Meyer leads a tour of Ripley's unbelievable collection of oddities.

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Robert Ripley visited China in 1932.

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First responders recall the 1977 NYC Blackout. Premieres 7/14 at 9/8c on PBS.

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In 1977 the lights went out in New York City for more than 24 hours. Premieres 7/14 on PBS

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The battle against TB had a lasting impact on America. Premieres February 10 on PBS.

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Scientific knowledge of TB brought greater prejudice to its victims. Premieres Feb. 10.

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Consumptives played an integral role in settling the West. Premieres Feb. 10 on PBS.

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Railroads advertised their station stops as havens for consumptives. Premieres Feb. 10.

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Robert Ripley visited India in 1936.

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Robert Ripley gets stuck on a snowy mountain road in 1932.