Ripley's Believe It or Not by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for February 28, 2014
February 27, 2014
March 01, 2014
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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Only female bees and wasps can sting. Sherlock Holmes actor Basil Rathbone received the military cross for bravery in World War 1 after scouting enemy lines in daylight - disguised as a tree. Chicken soup really can help relieve colds and flu by affecting the white blood cells that cause flu symptoms.
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