If added to Ripley's collection of oddities and historical artifacts, Cocaine Bear would be among some of history's most curious hibernators!
The prop, signed by Hanks himself, was purchased at auction for $25,000 by Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Presents Sideshow and Other Curiosities is a comprehensive crash-course in all things sideshow, with exclusive photos and expanded stories.
Newest Book from World-Renowned Daredevils Details Their Action-Packed History -- Available Now
Newest book in bestselling series on sale August 27
'Ripley's Believe It or Notcast' Premieres June 11 with a Coast-to-Coast Journey to Protect Bigfoot and the Skunk Ape
"Gabby and the Dark" and "Norman and the Flight" Now on Sale!
Limited edition book available on the 100th day of the year
NBC and Litton Entertainment Debut 'Earth Odyssey with Dylan Dreyer'as Part of Award-Winning 'The More You Know' Family Programming Block
And Believe It or Not! … It Will Be on Display Throughout the Thanksgiving Holiday
Making the unbelievable believable since 1918.
Believe It or Not! - It's Been "A Century of Strange" for Ripley's
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Debuts Graphic Novel Series
Latest book in bestselling series available Aug. 28
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Purchased Fingernails to Display in Times Square
Everyone has a little STRANGE in them!
Unframed and Unbelievable!
Hurry! The lightsaber is only in Hollywood for a limited engagement.
Odd Spots: Ripley's Guide to the Curious Corners of America!
See Marilyn Monroe's Iconic "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" Dress
They also brought home items from the sets of Star Trek and Superman
First 10 to Complete the Game Will Win Custom-Made Limited-Edition Shrunken Heads Created by Ripley's F/X Department