Ripley's Believe It or Not by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for December 13, 2016
December 12, 2016
December 14, 2016
Transcript:
In 1899, reindeer were used by the US Postal Service to deliver the mail in Alaska. A popular cure for warts in 16th century England was to cut a mouse in half and apply it to the growths. Charlotte's Web was inspired by spider eggs found in a Maine barn and reared by author EB White in New York City.
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