Ripley's Believe It or Not by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for January 28, 2025

Paddington Bear must have duel citizenship since he was originally from Peru. I wonder if he travels by himself?

William, from England, was visiting France with several of his friends. During his trip, however, he fell deathly ill. His last wish was to see the king of France before he died, and his friends decided to do their best to make it happen.

They raced across the country, carrying their dying friend, and at long last arrived at the gates of the king’s castle. The group pleaded with the guards, asking them to let their friend through, but the captain of the guard ordered them shot down, and every one of them was killed.

When the king heard, he was furious, and immediately fired the captain. He arrived home, and told his wife all that had happened, clearly frustrated.

She seemed understanding, but was confused, and asked why he would order the men killed for such a simple request.

He looked at her, aghast, and said, “Of course I killed them! They came to the gates of the palace, bearing ill Will toward the king of France!”

So Paddington had no passport when he met with Her Most Ancient Majesty? Elizabeth appeared to have had a blast making that video! She let her hair down a bit in her latter years, showing her humo(u)r.

Lord Paddington ended up throwing the tough guys out the window.

For reasons unknown to me, King Tut also needed a passport for travel. I once had a microfiche Bible that was 1″ × 1″ on a single card.

I remember Diana’s funeral was televised. When the hearse was taking her to her final resting place, the hood of the vehicle was so covered by flowers I was amazed the driver could see where he was going.

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Diana was the WORLD’S princess….may she rest peacefully in the loving embrace of God…..

Though not as small as the one in the comic, I had one which you could read (with some difficulty). I may still have it in a box somewhere.

Every British subject needs a passport when they travel, why shouldn’t Paddington?

Interesting article in Wikipedia about Paddington. He has ties to that television programme “Top Gear.” Jeremy Clarkson in particular.

One of the Ripley’s museums has a Head of Christ portrait formed from the text of the Gospel of John.

Another good reason not to read the Bible.

The limousine I rented for the party didn’t include a driver. I spent $5oo and have nothing to chauffer it.

One day, Hitler went to a fortune teller.

He asked her, “When will I die?”

She replied, “You will die on a day that is a Jewish holiday.”

Stunned, he asked, “What‽ How come?”