The reading room
A New Believe It Or Not #nn
"A New Believe It Or Not" is an anthology of curious factual items and cultural oddities compiled by Robert Ripley. Featured stories include "The Oldest Book," detailing the Samaritan Torah scroll in Nablus, Palestine, claimed to be nearly 3,373 years old; "The 'Loaf' of the Miracle," describing how a Palestine Arab bakes bread in the same manner as in Biblical times, referencing the Miracle of the Loaves; "Where Did You Get That Hat?," examining the ceremonial headdresses worn by headhunting tribes of Papua New Guinea during their three-day dances; and "Curious Korea," showcasing Korean mourning customs including the wearing of woven horsehair hats. The issue also includes a comprehensive radio station call-letter directory organized by frequency.