Ripley's Believe It or Not by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for May 21, 2016

Yeah, but the wild turkey, not the domesticated version.

Ben Franklin wrote a letter to his daughter on why the turkey should be the national bird. he said,

“I am on this account not displeased that the figure is not known as an Eagle, but looks more like a Turkey. For the truth, the Turkey is in comparison a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America… He is besides, though a little vain and silly, a bird of courage, and would not hesitate to attack a grenadier of the British Guards who should presume to invade his farm yard with a red coat on.”

However, he said he thought the eagle LOKKED like a turkey, and even though he praised the bird, he never I’d it should be the national bird.

To keep the grain fresh, of course.

Just as well…who’d want to sit down with the family for a big meal of Thanksgiving Eagle?

Will if fish can suffer from sea sickness then I guess birds can suffer from air sickness. Hah! believe it or NOT.

I’m no grammarian, but shouldn’t that say “If Ben Franklin HAD had his way…”?

I’ve been hearing that Ben Franklin thing about turkeys since I was a little kid in the 60s. Is there anyone left who’s never heard this before???

If the fish/sea sickness in this strip came from this study, then it’s a bit misleading…

I am seriously blown away by that pyramid fact! As if they aren’t impressive enough!