Each of these high-interest books is packed with wild and wacky facts from Ripley's updated collection. Readers can test their own smarts by taking the "Who Am I?" quizzes and Ripley's "Brain Busters" along the way. They'll be amazed by some of this stuff! Close calls and unbelievable survival stories from the file of Robert Ripley-who explored more than 190 countries seeking the bizarre. Close calls and unbelievable survival stories from the file of Robert Ripley--who explored more than 190 countries seeking the bizarre.