Ripley's Believe It or Not by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for November 28, 2008

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The United States' longest unbroken treaty is a friendship pact signed 221 years ago with Monaco- the first country to recognize US independence! US Air Force fighter pilot Lieutenant Colonel William Rankin survived parachuting through a storm in 1959 in minus 48F temperatures, pounding hail, heavy rain and lightning! How long did it take him to land: 5 minutes 10 minutes or 40 minutes? Answer tomorrow- A polar bears' fur is made up of hollow, colorless hairs that efficiently insulate and reflect light, making it appear white and almost invisible under infrared light!