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Touch Legendary Fertility Statues in Myrtle Beach!

Only Available for Viewing Limited Time 

Myrtle Beach, SC (February 27, 2020) – The Legendary Fertility Statues that have been credited with helping thousands of happy couples get pregnant have arrived at the Myrtle Beach Ripley’s Believe It or Not!. Visit them in the Ripley’s Lobby, before it’s too late. No ticket purchases necessary.

Ripley’s acquired the statues in 1993. The statues are made from ebony wood and were hand-carved by craftsman of the Baulé tribesman of the West African nation of Cote D’Ivoire in the 1930s. They stand 5 feet tall and weigh over 70 pounds each.

THE LEGEND

According to tribal legend, to ensure a couple’s fertility, the statues should be placed on both sides of the doorway leading into the bedroom. If a woman or her spouse touches either statue as they enter the room, they will soon get pregnant.

While Ripley’s cannot loan the statues to prospective parents for their bedrooms, the power of the statues is still strong. Thousands of women have written to Ripley’s claiming that after years of trying to conceive, one rub of the statues soon brought a bundle of joy.

THE BABY BOOM

When Ripley’s first received the statues in 1993, they were displayed at their Head Quarters. A few months later, Ripley’s experienced a Baby Boom! Six employees became pregnant after touching the statues, and word started to spread. Women were requesting to visit the office just to touch the statues.

Over the years, Ripley’s has received countless messages from couples. Here are a few of their very personal stories: RBION.Fertility Statue

VICTORIA

I came to see the statues in London in November, and although it is in its early days, I am pregnant!

MELISSA
I had been unsuccessful for a few months trying to get pregnant through fertility treatments. I went on a two-week European vacation. Our last stop was London to touch the fertility statues. A few weeks later I returned to the States, and my next treatment was successful! We had a baby girl in March!

LAUREN
We had a long road trying to get pregnant. I went to the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium and rubbed both statues, and within 48 hours we learned we were pregnant.

SAMANTHA
We were trying for about two years, and the doctors told us they didn’t think it would be possible for us to have children. The statues were something that we thought “Why not give it a try?” So, we did, and here she is, and I would touch them again.

BACK ON TOUR

Take advantage of the opportunity to visit the statues before they leave! Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Myrtle Beach is located at 901 North Ocean Boulevard, and is open 365 days of the year. See website for attraction hours.

To keep up-to-date with future tour dates, please visit Ripleys.com/fertility-statues

ORIGIN OF THE STATUES

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Media Contacts
Suzanne Smagala-Potts
Public Relations Manager
Ripley Entertainment Inc.
smagala@ripleys.com
Office: 407-345-8010 Cell: 727-439-0136

About Ripley Entertainment
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is part of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. family of worldwide attractions, the global leader in location-based entertainment. More than 15 million people visit its 100-plus attractions in 11 countries each year. In addition to its 31 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books, and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in countries around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the second-largest privately held company in Canada. Learn more about Ripley’s Believe It or Not! by visiting Ripleys.com and following them on FacebookTwitterYouTube, and Instagram.

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Touch Legendary Fertility Statues in Gatlinburg! https://www.ripleyentertainment.com/touch-legendary-fertility-statues-in-gatlinburg/ Tue, 21 Jan 2020 17:14:57 +0000 http://www.ripleyentertainment.com/?p=8858/ Touch Legendary Fertility Statues in Gatlinburg! Just in Time for Valentine’s Day! ❤️ Gatlinburg, TN (January 21, 2020) – The Legendary Fertility Statues that have been credited with helping thousands...

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Touch Legendary Fertility Statues in Gatlinburg!

Just in Time for Valentine’s Day!

Gatlinburg, TN (January 21, 2020) – The Legendary Fertility Statues that have been credited with helping thousands of happy couples get pregnant have arrived at the Gatlinburg Ripley’s Believe It or Not!. Visit them in the Ripley’s lobby, before they head to Myrtle Beach, February 17! No ticket purchases necessary.

Ripley’s acquired the statues in 1993. The statues are made from ebony wood and were hand-carved by craftsmen of the Baulé tribesman of the West African nation of Cote D’Ivoire in the 1930s. They stand 5 feet tall and weigh over 70 pounds each.

THE LEGEND

According to tribal legend, to ensure a couple’s fertility, the statues should be placed on both sides of the doorway leading into the bedroom. If a woman or her spouse touches either statue as they enter the room, they will soon get pregnant.

While Ripley’s cannot loan the statues to prospective parents for their bedrooms, the power of the statues is still strong. Thousands of women have written to Ripley’s claiming that after years of trying to conceive, one rub of the statues soon brought a bundle of joy.

THE BABY BOOM

When Ripley’s first received the statues in 1993, they were displayed at their Head Quarters. A few months later, Ripley’s experienced a Baby Boom! Six employees became pregnant after touching the statues, and word started to spread. Women were requesting to visit the office just to touch the statues.

Over the years, Ripley’s has received countless messages from couples. Here are a few of their very personal stories: RBIOR.Fertility Statues

VICTORIA
I came to see the statues in London in November, and although it is in its early days, I am pregnant!

MELISSA
I had been unsuccessful for a few months trying to get pregnant through fertility treatments. I went on a two-week European vacation. Our last stop was London to touch the fertility statues. A few weeks later I returned to the States, and my next treatment was successful! We had a baby girl in March!

LAUREN
We had a long road trying to get pregnant. I went to the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium and rubbed both statues, and within 48 hours we learned we were pregnant.

SAMANTHA
We were trying for about two years, and the doctors told us they didn’t think it would be possible for us to have children. The statues were something that we thought “Why not give it a try?” So, we did, and here she is, and I would touch them again.

BACK ON TOUR

Take advantage of the opportunity to visit the statues before they leave! Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg is located at 800 Parkway, and is open 365 days of the year. See website for attraction hours.

To keep up-to-date with future tour dates, please visit Ripleys.com/fertility-statues.

ORIGIN OF THE STATUES

Media Contacts
Suzanne Smagala-Potts
Public Relations Manager
Ripley Entertainment Inc.
smagala@ripleys.com
Office: 407-345-8010 Cell: 727-439-0136

 
About Ripley Entertainment
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is part of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. family of worldwide attractions, the global leader in location-based entertainment. More than 15 million people visit its 100-plus attractions in 11 countries each year. In addition to its 31 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books, and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in countries around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the second-largest privately held company in Canada. Learn more about Ripley’s Believe It or Not! by visiting Ripleys.com and following them on FacebookTwitterYouTube, and Instagram.

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Touch the Fertility Statues at Ripley’s in Ocean City! https://www.ripleyentertainment.com/touch-fertility-statues-ripleys-ocean-city/ Wed, 11 Sep 2019 11:12:47 +0000 http://www.ripleyentertainment.com/?p=8764/ The Legendary Fertility Statues Arrive in Ocean City!  The Most Popular Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Touring Exhibit Begins Limited Engagement on Ocean City Boardwalk. Ocean City, MD (September 11,...

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The Legendary Fertility Statues Arrive in Ocean City!

 The Most Popular Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Touring Exhibit Begins Limited Engagement on Ocean City Boardwalk.

Ocean City, MD (September 11, 2019)Legendary Fertility Statues that have been credited with helping thousands of happy couples conceive can be found at Ocean City’s weirdest spot – Ripley’s Believe It or Not! on the Boardwalk. These powerful statues are on display now and free for guests to see and touch.

While admission is required for entrance to the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium and other attractions, the Fertility Statues have been positioned in the lobby allowing free access for those who wish to touch the legendary works of art.

Ripley’s acquired the statues, which measure 5-feet-tall and weigh more than 70 lbs each, in 1993. The statues are made from ebony wood and were hand-carved by craftsman of the Baulé tribe of the West African nation of Cote D’Ivoire in the 1930s.

THE LEGEND

According to tribal legend, to ensure a couple’s fertility, the statues should be placed on both sides of the doorway leading into the bedroom. If a woman or her spouse touches either statue as they enter the room, they will soon get pregnant.

While Ripley’s cannot loan the statues to prospective parents for their bedrooms, the power of the statues is still strong. Thousands of women have written to Ripley’s claiming that after years of trying to conceive, one rub of the statues soon brought a bundle of joy.

RBION.Fertility StatueTHE BABY BOOM

When Ripley’s first received the statues in 1993, they were displayed at their Headquarters. A few months later, Ripley’s experienced a Baby Boom! Six employees became pregnant after touching the statues, and word started to spread. Women requested to visit the office just to touch the statues.

Over the years, Ripley’s has received countless messages from couples. Here are a few of their very personal stories:

VICTORIA
I came to see the statues in London in November, and although it is in its early days, I am pregnant!

MELISSA
I had been unsuccessful for a few months trying to get pregnant through fertility treatments. I went on a two-week European vacation. Our last stop was London to touch the fertility statues. A few weeks later I returned to the States, and my next treatment was successful! We had a baby girl in March!

LAUREN
We had a long road trying to get pregnant. I went to the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium and rubbed both statues, and within 48 hours we learned we were pregnant.

SAMANTHA
We were trying for about two years, and the doctors told us they didn’t think it would be possible for us to have children. The statues were something that we thought “Why not give it a try?” So we did, and here she is, and I would touch them again.

BACK ON TOUR

Take advantage of the opportunity to see Ripley’s most popular traveling exhibit before its too late. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Ocean City is located at Pier Building on the Boardwalk, 401 S. Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City MD 21842. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium as well as Ripley’s Impossible Laser Race and Ripley’s Mirror Maze are open 365 days a year, rain or shine. See website for attraction hours.

The statues are only in Ocean City for a limited time! Please contact the location before making your visit by calling 410-289-5600.

To keep up-to-date with future tour dates, please visit Ripleys.com/fertility-statues.

ORIGIN OF THE STATUES

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MEDIA CONTACT

Suzanne Smagala-Potts
Public Relations Manager
Ripley Entertainment Inc.
smagala@ripleys.com
Office: 407-345-8010 Cell: 727-439-0136

ABOUT RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is part of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. family of worldwide attractions, the global leader in location-based entertainment. More than 14 million people visit its 100-plus attractions in 10 countries each year. In addition to its 30 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books, and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in countries around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the second-largest privately held company in Canada. Learn more about Ripley’s Believe It or Not! by visiting Ripleys.com and following them on FacebookTwitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

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Just in Time for Valentine’s Day, Legendary Fertility Statues Arrive in Baltimore! https://www.ripleyentertainment.com/just-time-valentines-day-legendary-fertility-statues-arrive-baltimore/ Thu, 07 Feb 2019 20:27:36 +0000 http://www.ripleyentertainment.com/?p=8577/ Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Baltimore, MD (February 7, 2019) – Legendary Fertility Statues that have been credited with helping thousands of happy couples conceive have arrived at Baltimore’s...

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Baltimore, MD (February 7, 2019)Legendary Fertility Statues that have been credited with helping thousands of happy couples conceive have arrived at Baltimore’s weirdest spot – Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Inner Harbor. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, these powerful statues will be on display starting February 11, 2019 and free for guests to see and touch.

The iconic Fertility Statues, originating from West Africa, will remain in Baltimore through the third week of March.

While admission is required for entrance to the Ripley’s Believe It or Not Odditorium, the Fertility Statues have been positioned in the museum lobby allowing free access for those who wish to touch the legendary works of art.

Ripley’s acquired the statues, which measure 5-feet-tall and weigh more than 70 lbs each, in 1993. The statues are made from ebony wood and were hand-carved by craftsman of the Baulé tribe of the West African nation of Cote D’Ivoire in the 1930s.

West African nation of Cote D’Ivoire in the 1930s.

THE LEGEND

According to tribal legend, to ensure a couple’s fertility, the statues should be placed on both sides of the doorway leading into the bedroom. If a woman or her spouse touches either statue as they enter the room, they will soon get pregnant.

While Ripley’s cannot loan the statues to prospective parents for their bedrooms, the power of the statues is still strong. Thousands of women have written to Ripley’s claiming that after years of trying to conceive, one rub of the statues soon brought a bundle of joy.

THE BABY BOOM

When Ripley’s first received the statues in 1993, they were displayed at their Headquarters. A few months later, Ripley’s experienced a Baby Boom! Six employees became pregnant after touching the statues, and word started to spread. Women requested to visit the office just to touch the statues.

Over the years, Ripley’s has received countless messages from couples. Here are a few of their very personal stories:

VICTORIA
I came to see the statues in London in November, and although it is in its early days, I am pregnant!RBION.Fertility Statue

MELISSA
I had been unsuccessful for a few months trying to get pregnant through fertility treatments. I went on a two-week European vacation. Our last stop was London to touch the fertility statues. A few weeks later I returned to the States, and my next treatment was successful! We had a baby girl in March!

LAUREN
We had a long road trying to get pregnant. I went to the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium and rubbed both statues, and within 48 hours we learned we were pregnant.

SAMANTHA
We were trying for about two years, and the doctors told us they didn’t think it would be possible for us to have children. The statues were something that we thought “Why not give it a try?” So we did, and here she is, and I would touch them again.

BACK ON TOUR

Take advantage of the opportunity to visit the statues before they leave on March 17, 2019! Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Baltimore is located at 301 Light St. Pavilion and is open 365 days of the year. See website for attraction hours.

To keep up-to-date with future tour dates, please visit Ripleys.com/fertility-statues

ORIGIN OF THE STATUES

Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Legendary Fertility Statues from Ripley’s Believe It or Not! on Vimeo.

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Media Contacts

Suzanne Smagala-Potts
Public Relations Manager
Ripley Entertainment Inc.
smagala@ripleys.com
Office: 407-345-8010 Cell: 727-439-0136

 
Sarah Mitchell
General Manager
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Baltimore
mitchell@ripleys.com
Office: 443-615-7878

About Ripley Entertainment

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is part of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. (www.ripleys.com) family of worldwide attractions, the global leader in location-based entertainment.  More than 14 million people visit its 100-plus attractions in 10 countries each year. In addition to its 30 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in countries around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the second-largest privately held company in Canada.

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Touch Legendary Fertility Statues in Grand Prairie Beginning NEXT Friday https://www.ripleyentertainment.com/touch-legendary-fertility-statues-grand-prairie-beginning-next-friday/ Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:46:39 +0000 http://www.ripleyentertainment.com/?p=8406/ Grand Prairie, Texas (September 21st, 2018) – The Legendary Fertility Statues that have been credited with helping thousands of happy couples get pregnant are arriving at the Grand Prairie Ripley’s...

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Grand Prairie, Texas (September 21st, 2018) – The Legendary Fertility Statues that have been credited with helping thousands of happy couples get pregnant are arriving at the Grand Prairie Ripley’s Believe It or Not! next FRIDAY, September 28th, 2018.

Ripley’s acquired the statues in 1993. The statues are made from ebony wood and were hand-carved by craftsman of the Baulé tribesman of the West African nation of Cote D’Ivoire in the 1930s. They stand 5 feet tall and weigh over 70 pounds each.

THE LEGEND

According to tribal legend, to ensure a couple’s fertility, the statues should be placed on both sides of the doorway leading into the bedroom. If a woman or her spouse touches either statue as they enter the room, they will soon get pregnant.

While Ripley’s cannot loan the statues to prospective parents for their bedrooms, the power of the statues is still strong. Thousands of women have written to Ripley’s claiming that after years of trying to conceive, one rub of the statues soon brought a bundle of joy.

THE BABY BOOM

When Ripley’s first received the statues in 1993, they were displayed at their Head Quarters. A few months later, Ripley’s experienced a Baby Boom! Six employees became pregnant after touching the statues, and word started to spread. Women were requesting to visit the office just to touch the statues.

Over the years, Ripley’s has received countless messages from couples. Here are a few of their very personal stories:

VICTORIA

I came to see the statues in London in November, and although it is in its early days, I am pregnant!

RBION.Fertility Statue

MELISSA

I had been unsuccessful for a few months trying to get pregnant through fertility treatments. I went on a two-week European vacation. Our last stop was London to touch the fertility statues. A few weeks later I returned to the States, and my next treatment was successful! We had a baby girl in March!

LAUREN
We had a long road trying to get pregnant. I went to the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium and rubbed both statues, and within 48 hours we learned we were pregnant.

SAMANTHA
We were trying for about two years, and the doctors told us they didn’t think it would be possible for us to have children. The statues were something that we thought “Why not give it a try?” So we did, and here she is, and I would touch them again.

BACK ON TOUR

Take advantage of the opportunity to visit the statues before they leave! Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Grand Prairie is located at 601 E Palace Pkwy. and is open 365 days of the year. See website for attraction hours.

To keep up-to-date with future tour dates, please visit Ripleys.com/fertility-statues

ORIGIN OF THE STATUES

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Media Contacts

Suzanne Smagala-Potts
Public Relations Manager
Ripley Entertainment Inc.
smagala@ripleys.com
Office: 407-345-8010 Cell: 727-439-0136

Rachel Rotella
General Manager
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Grand Prairie
rotella@ripleys.com
Office: 972-263-2391

About Ripley Entertainment
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is part of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. (www.ripleys.com) family of worldwide attractions, the global leader in location-based entertainment.  More than 14 million people visit its 100-plus attractions in 11 countries each year. In addition to its 30 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in countries around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the second-largest privately held company in Canada.

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Touch Legendary Fertility Statues in Panama City Beach! https://www.ripleyentertainment.com/touch-legendary-fertility-statues-panama-city-beach/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 20:23:25 +0000 http://www.ripleyentertainment.com/?p=8248/ Panama City Beach, Florida (June 29, 2018)- The Legendary Fertility Statues that have been credited with helping thousands of happy couples get pregnant have arrived at the Panama City Beach Ripley’s...

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Panama City Beach, Florida (June 29, 2018)- The Legendary Fertility Statues that have been credited with helping thousands of happy couples get pregnant have arrived at the Panama City Beach Ripley’s Believe It or Not!!

Ripley’s acquired the statues in 1993. The statues are made from ebony wood and were hand-carved by craftsman of the Baulé tribesman of the West African nation of Cote D’Ivoire in the 1930s. They stand 5 feet tall and weigh over 70 pounds each.

THE LEGEND
According to tribal legend, to ensure a couple’s fertility, the statues should be placed on both sides of the doorway leading into the bedroom. If a woman or her spouse touches either statue as they enter the room, they will soon get pregnant.

While Ripley’s cannot loan the statues to prospective parents for their bedrooms, the power of the statues is still strong. Thousands of women have written to Ripley’s claiming that after years of trying to conceive, one rub of the statues soon brought a bundle of joy.

THE BABY BOOM
When Ripley’s first received the statues in 1993, they were displayed at their Head Quarters. A few months later, Ripley’s experienced a Baby Boom! Six employees became pregnant after touching the statues, and word started to spread. Women were requesting to visit the office just to touch the statues.

Over the years, Ripley’s has received countless messages from couples. Here are a few of their very personal stories.

VICTORIA
I came to see the statues in London in November, and although it is in its early days, I am pregnant!RBIOR.Fertility Statues

MELISSA
I had been unsuccessful for a few months trying to get pregnant through fertility treatments. I went on a two-week European vacation. Our last stop was London to touch the fertility statues. A few weeks later I returned to the States, and my next treatment was successful! We had a baby girl in March!

LAUREN
We had a long road trying to get pregnant. I went to the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium and rubbed both statues, and within 48 hours we learned we were pregnant.

SAMANTHA
We were trying for about two years, and the doctors told us they didn’t think it would be possible for us to have children. The statues were something that we thought “Why not give it a try?” So we did, and here she is, and I would touch them again.

BACK ON TOUR
Take advantage of the opportunity to visit the statues before they leave PCB in September. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Panama City Beach is located at 9907 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32407 and is open 365 days of the year. See website for attraction hours.

To keep up-to-date with future tour dates, please visit Ripleys.com/fertility-statues

ORIGIN OF THE STATUES

Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Legendary Fertility Statues from Ripley’s Believe It or Not! on Vimeo.

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MEDIA CONTACTS
Suzanne Smagala-Potts
Public Relations Manager
Ripley Entertainment
smagala@ripleys.com
Office: 407-345-8010 Cell: 727-439-0136

Drew Morales
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Panama City Beach
morales@ripleys.com
Office: 850-230-6113

ABOUT RIPLEY ENTERTAINMENT
Ripley Entertainment Inc. is the global leader in location-based entertainment. More than 14 million people visit its over 100 attractions in 11 countries each year. In addition to its 30 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in countries around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the second-largest privately held company in Canada.

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Get Strange with Ripley’s This Summer in Panama City Beach! https://www.ripleyentertainment.com/get-strange-ripleys-summer-panama-city-beach/ Thu, 14 Jun 2018 19:22:04 +0000 http://www.ripleyentertainment.com/?p=8203/ Panama City Beach, FL (June 14th, 2018) – Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is celebrating 99 Strange Days of Summer with incredible contests and unbelievable events! Date Event Time Details Sunday,...

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Panama City Beach, FL (June 14th, 2018) – Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is celebrating 99 Strange Days of Summer with incredible contests and unbelievable events!

Date Event Time Details
Sunday, July 1st Fertility Statues Arrive!!! July – September Touch the Fertility Statues, credited with helping thousands of happy couples get pregnant!
Wednesday, June 27th Sunglasses Day First 100 People Be one of the first 100 people to purchase a “First Class Pass” & receive a FREE pair of sunglasses!
Tuesday, July 10th Captain & Maybelle Performing Live 1PM & 3PM Captain & Maybelle perform contemporary twist, sword swallowing, human blockhead and fire breathing
Wednesday, July 11th Captain & Maybelle Performing Live 1PM & 3PM Captain & Maybelle perform contemporary twist, sword swallowing, human blockhead and fire breathing
Tuesday, July 24th Captain & Maybelle Performing Live 1PM & 3PM Captain & Maybelle perform contemporary twist, sword swallowing, human blockhead and fire breathing
Wednesday, July 25th Captain & Maybelle Performing Live 1PM & 3PM Captain & Maybelle perform contemporary twist, sword swallowing, human blockhead and fire breathing

PHOTO CONTEST

From incredibly weird pets to outrageously cool beards and mustaches, everyone has a little STRANGE in them. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is rewarding the strangest summer photos with their 99 Strange Days of Summer Contest. Submit a photo via Twitter, Instagram, or by directly uploading to ripleys.com/strangesummer.

The winner will receive a $5,000 USD cash prize and a feature on Ripley’s social media. The winner will be selected based on the strangest and most creative photo.

HOW TO ENTER

Take an original photo or video and then share it on social media or upload directly to ripleys.com/strangesummer.

Twitter entries must include #Ripleys99 and @Ripleys. Instagram entries must include #Ripleys99.

A panel of judges will select the finalists, and the winner will be chosen by a public vote. Voting begins on September 2, 2018 at ripleys.com/strangesummer.

For more details on each event, please visit ripleys.com/panamacitybeach call Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Panama City Beach at 850 – 230-6113.

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MEDIA CONTACTS

Drew Morales
General Manager
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Panama City Beach
morales@ripleys.com
Office: 850-230-6113

Suzanne Smagala-Potts
Public Relations Manager
Ripley Entertainment
smagala@ripleys.com
Office: 407-345-8010 Cell: 727-439-0136

About Ripley Entertainment

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is part of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. (www.ripleys.com) family of worldwide attractions, the global leader in location-based entertainment.  More than 14 million people visit its 100-plus attractions in 11 countries each year. In addition to its 30 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in countries around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the second-largest privately held company in Canada.

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Touch Legendary Fertility Statues in Hollywood! https://www.ripleyentertainment.com/touch-legendary-fertility-statues-hollywood/ Thu, 15 Mar 2018 18:02:43 +0000 http://www.ripleyentertainment.com/?p=7998/ HOLLYWOOD CA. (March 15, 2018) – The Legendary Fertility Statues that have been credited with helping thousands of happy couples get pregnant are arriving at the Hollywood Ripley’s Believe It...

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HOLLYWOOD CA. (March 15, 2018) – The Legendary Fertility Statues that have been credited with helping thousands of happy couples get pregnant are arriving at the Hollywood Ripley’s Believe It or Not! MONDAY, March 26, 2018.

Ripley’s acquired the statues in 1993. The statues are made from ebony wood and were hand-carved by craftsman of the Baulé tribesman of the West African nation of Cote D’Ivoire in the 1930s. They stand 5 feet tall and weigh over 70 pounds each.

THE LEGEND

According to tribal legend, to ensure a couple’s fertility, the statues should be placed on both sides of the doorway leading into the bedroom. If a woman or her spouse touches either statue as they enter the room, they will soon get pregnant.

While Ripley’s cannot loan the statues to prospective parents for their bedrooms, the power of the statues is still strong. Thousands of women have written to Ripley’s claiming that after years of trying to conceive, one rub of the statues soon brought a bundle of joy.

THE BABY BOOM

When Ripley’s first received the statues in 1993, they were displayed at their Head Quarters. A few months later, Ripley’s experienced a Baby Boom! Six employees became pregnant after touching the statues, and word started to spread. Women were requesting to visit the office just to touch the statues.

Over the years, Ripley’s has received countless messages from couples. Here are a few of their very personal stories: RBION.Fertility Statue

VICTORIA

“I came to see the statues in London in November, and although it is in its early days, I am pregnant”!

MELISSA

“I had been unsuccessful for a few months trying to get pregnant through fertility treatments. I went on a two- week European vacation. Our last stop was London to touch the fertility statues. A few weeks later I returned to the States, and my next treatment was successful! We had a baby girl in March”!

LAUREN

“We had a long road trying to get pregnant. I went to the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium and rubbed both statues, and within 48 hours we learned we were pregnant”.

SAMANTHA

“We were trying for about two years, and the doctors told us they didn’t think it would be possible for us to have children. The statues were something that we thought “Why not give it a try?” So we did, and here she is, and I would touch them again.”

BACK ON TOUR

Take advantage of the opportunity to visit the statues before they leave Hollywood in June. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Hollywood is located at 6780 Hollywood Boulevard and is open 365 days of the year. See website for attraction hours. To keep up-to-date with future tour dates, please visit Ripleys.com/fertility-statues.

ORIGIN OF THE STATUES

Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Legendary Fertility Statues from Ripley’s Believe It or Not! on Vimeo.

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MEDIA CONTACTS

Suzanne Smagala-Potts 
Public Relations Manager
Ripley Entertainment
smagala@ripleys.com
Office: 407-345-8010 Cell: 727-439-0136

Cory Dacy 
General manager – Hollywood
Ripley Entertainment
dacy@ripleys.com
Office: (323) 466-6335

ABOUT RIPLEY ENTERTAINMENT

Ripley Entertainment Inc. is the global leader in location-based entertainment. More than 14 million people visit its over 100 attractions in 11 countries each year. In addition to its 30 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in countries around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the second-largest privately held company in Canada.

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The Legendary Fertility Statues Arrive in Myrtle Beach! https://www.ripleyentertainment.com/legendary-fertility-statues-arrive-myrtle-beach/ Tue, 16 Jan 2018 19:04:04 +0000 http://www.ripleyentertainment.com/?p=7855/ The Legendary Fertility Statues that have been credited with helping thousands of happy couples get pregnant are arriving at the Myrtle Beach Ripley’s Believe It or Not! MONDAY, January 15,...

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The Legendary Fertility Statues that have been credited with helping thousands of happy couples get pregnant are arriving at the Myrtle Beach Ripley’s Believe It or Not! MONDAY, January 15, 2018.

Ripley’s acquired the statues in 1993. The statues are made from ebony wood and were hand-carved by craftsman of the Baulé tribesman of the West African nation of Cote D’Ivoire in the 1930s. They stand 5 feet tall and weigh over 70 pounds each.

THE LEGEND

According to tribal legend, to ensure a couple’s fertility, the statues should be placed on both sides of the doorway leading into the bedroom. If a woman or her spouse touches either statue as they enter the room, they will soon get pregnant.

While Ripley’s cannot loan the statues to prospective parents for their bedrooms, the power of the statues is still strong. Thousands of women have written to Ripley’s claiming that after years of trying to conceive, one rub of the statues soon brought a bundle of joy.

THE BABY BOOM

When Ripley’s first received the statues in 1993, they were displayed at their Head Quarters. A few months later, Ripley’s experienced a Baby Boom! Six employees became pregnant after touching the statues, and word started to spread. Women were requesting to visit the office just to touch the statues.

Over the years, Ripley’s has received countless messages from couples. Here are a few of their very personal stories:

VICTORIA

I came to see the statues in London in November, and although it is in its early days, I am pregnant!

MELISSA
I had been unsuccessful for a few months trying to get pregnant through fertility treatments. I went on a two-week European vacation. Our last stop was London to touch the fertility statues. A few weeks later I returned to the States, and my next treatment was successful! We had a baby girl in March!

LAUREN
We had a long road trying to get pregnant. I went to the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium and rubbed both statues, and within 48 hours we learned we were pregnant.

SAMANTHA
We were trying for about two years, and the doctors told us they didn’t think it would be possible for us to have children. The statues were something that we thought “Why not give it a try?” So we did, and here she is, and I would touch them again.

BACK ON TOUR

Take advantage of the opportunity to visit the statues before they leave Myrtle Beach in March. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Myrtle Beach is located at 901 Ocean Boulevard and is open 365 days of the year. See website for attraction hours. To keep up-to-date with future tour dates, please visit Ripleys.com/fertility-statues

ORIGIN OF THE STATUES

MEDIA CONTACTS

Bethany Marshall
Director of Marketing & PR
Ripley Entertainment Inc.
bmarshall@ripleys.com
Office: 843-916-0888×3234
Cell: 843-424-3794

Suzanne Smagala-Potts
Public Relations Manager
Ripley Entertainment Inc.
smagala@ripleys.com
Office: 407-345-8010
Cell: 727-439-0136

ABOUT RIPLEY ENTERTAINMENT

Ripley Entertainment Inc. is the global leader in location-based entertainment. More than 14 million people visit its over 100 attractions in 11 countries each year. In addition to its 30 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in countries around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the second-largest privately held company in Canada.

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