FAMOUS FERTILITY STATUES ARRIVE AT RIPLEY'S !
Ripley's Believe It or Not!, the global authority on the weird, strange and bizarre – adds an unusual twist to it's collection of weird and wonderful exhibits in the form of two authentic African fertility statues, which 2,000 women believe may have helped them become pregnant.
The statues at Ripley's, Pleasure Beach, will be on display until later in the year.
The five foot high wooden statues originate from the Ivory Coast of West Africa and after they were originally displayed at Ripley Entertainment's head office in Orlando, Florida, some 13 office staff and visitors became pregnant.
Following a world tour of Ripley's museums in 1996 the company received over 2,000 letters from women who had become pregnant shortly after touching the statues, even though many had been told by doctors they would never conceive. The good news for any would-be mothers who are having problems is that the statues are now back on the road and have arrived at the Blackpool Ripley's Believe It or Not! museum at Pleasure Beach – ready and waiting to be touched completely free of charge.
Ripley's Believe It or Not! spokesperson David Gray comments, “We are not making any claims for the statues, but it is amazing just how many women have told us they became pregnant after touching them, even though some of them had been told they would never give birth”.
International Acclaim for Pleasure Beach’s Ripley’s
Pleasure Beach’s very own Ripley’s Believe It or Not has scooped an incredible two awards at a recent management conference in The Caribbean. The attraction faced stiff competition from 55 other sites across the world including Toronto, Tokyo and New York!
The museum of oddities, famous for hosting a series of strange, unusual and extraordinary exhibits in eight themed galleries, scored excellently in the secret shopper tests, clinching Guest Service Award of 2007.
Ripley’s also secured Franchise of the Year for overall performance in attendance, quality of exhibits, visual appearance and guest service.
Pleasure Beach Managing Director, Amanda Thompson commented “Its fantastic that Pleasure Beach’s Ripley’s has received worldwide recognition for its excellence as an attraction and outstanding customer service! These awards are a true testament to the manager Jean Boorer and the enthusiastic Ripley’s team”.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not museums are world famous for their unbelievable and amazing exhibits, constantly searching for the odd and unusual. The latest addition to Ripley’s, currently in transit is a snap-tacular 14ft alligator who took up residence at a Florida golf course and amassed a collection of 200 golf balls - in his stomach!
Ripley’s Believe it or Not is located on Ocean Boulevard by the Pleasure Beach. Ripley’s opens from 10am everyday.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not has a snap-tacular new exhibition this season, a 14ft swamp alligator!
