(0:00) Believe it or not, (0:03) first legendary explorer Robert Ripley, (0:06) now Michael Ripley follows in his footsteps. (0:13) He and his friends, Samantha and Cyril, (0:17) circle the globe in search of (0:20) the strange, (0:22) the bizarre, (0:24) the unexplained. (0:32) Leaving no mystery unresolved, against all odds, (0:36) they challenge you to believe it or not.
(0:50) We've not found any living heir to Castle Meath, Mr. Blackart. (0:59) It'll be easy for you to assume the inheritance as a distant relative. (1:04) After all, aren't we all? (1:07) What about the water, Cork? (1:08) Don't worry.
The festival will be the perfect time to announce our new product. (1:13) I'm thinking we could call it Cork's Well of Doom Water. (1:17) We can talk about that later.
(1:19) My concern right now is getting it on the market. (1:22) Ah, that will happen soon enough. (1:24) Mr. Cork! Mr. Cork! I found someone! (1:28) Just a moment.
(1:29) What are you blathering about, girl? (1:31) I found the proper heir to the Castle Meath inheritance. (1:35) His name is Cyril Barker. (1:47) Who do you know in Ireland? (1:54) I'm rich! (2:01) Cyril! Control yourself! (2:03) And that Cyril Barker is the sole and legal heir to the Castle of Castle Meath (2:09) and surrounding grounds, including the Well of Doom.
Wow! (2:14) What about the Well of Doom? (2:15) Cyril has inherited a castle. (2:17) He's a man of means now, a wealthy landowner. (2:21) Congratulations, Cyril! (2:23) Now, the Well of Doom.
I know I've heard of it somewhere. (2:30) Well of Doom, Donegal, Ireland. (2:33) Water from the well is reported to have the power to heal any ailment or sickness.
(2:37) See Section 42, Artifacts Room. (2:43) Here it is. (2:44) It's a sample of water from the Well of Doom.
(2:47) What does my uncle's journal say? (2:49) Passed through Donegal, visited Well of Doom. (2:52) Locals claim town hasn't had one case of flu in 50 years. (2:56) Water analysis inconclusive.
(2:59) Inconclusive, huh? (3:00) Here's a chance to solve a mystery my uncle couldn't. (3:03) Then I say, let's go claim my inheritance! (3:20) Wow! (3:21) There's a celebration below! (3:23) Hey, maybe it's for my arrival! (3:25) I don't think so, Cyril. (3:27) It says here, it's the annual Tail-Teen Festival, (3:30) celebrating ancient Irish culture and games.
(3:37) Wow! Look! (3:39) That must be my castle! (3:41) And that must be the Well of Doom. (3:43) Let's check it out. (3:45) I don't know about this, Cyril.
(3:47) The castle looks kind of run-down. (3:50) That's just service stuff. (3:52) It's what they call a fixer-upper.
(3:59) Now that I'm a wealthy Irish landowner, (4:01) you may call me Baron Cyril. (4:04) Whoa! (4:09) Are you all right, Baron? (4:15) This place gives me the creeps. (4:22) Yes? (4:24) Uh, Cyril Barker? I'm the heir? (4:27) Welcome to Castle Meath, Mr. Barker.
(4:29) I'm Sean Cork. (4:31) So glad to meet you, Mr. Cork. (4:33) These are my two associates, Rip and Samantha.
(4:35) I'm sorry, but they'll have to wait outside. (4:38) This is a private matter. (4:50) Do you really think Cyril could be related to this clan? (5:00) Yes? (5:02) You'll probably want to see my birth certificate.
(5:11) That won't be necessary. (5:13) You are indeed a Barker. (5:15) Cyril, my boy, do you realize what an enormous responsibility this inheritance is? (5:21) I'm sure he's up to it.
(5:23) Here's the deed. (5:24) And a pen. (5:27) Uh, that's okay.
I got my own. (5:30) Where do I sign? (5:31) Let's not rush things. (5:33) You may want to read this tax bill first.
(5:36) It's payable upon taking possession. (5:44) That's a large number. (5:46) I just don't... (5:47) Well, maybe I could borrow the... (5:49) That's a large number.
(5:51) Claiming your inheritance is a big decision. (5:54) So might I suggest you spend a night in the castle to think it over? (5:59) After all, you never want to be too hasty about such vital matters. (6:16) Yes? (6:16) I kept Barker from signing.
(6:18) He's going to spend the night in the castle to think it over. (6:21) Barker is not to take possession of Castle Meath. (6:25) Is that understood, Cork? (6:27) Certainly.
It's not a problem. No need to worry. (6:30) Uh, Mr. Blackart, we still have our agreement, don't we? (6:35) You'll get your money once I get what I want.
(6:44) My hand's really itchy. (6:47) Oh, you think it could be serious? (6:48) That moat you fell into looked pretty grungy. (6:51) Keep away from me.
That looks contagious. (6:54) Probably just an allergy. (6:55) Quit scratching and it'll get better.
(6:58) Night, everybody. (7:07) I can't sleep like this. (7:10) There's got to be something around here to stop this itchy.
(7:12) Unless I'm allergic to the entire castle. (7:15) First thing I'm going to do when I'm barren is put a few more lights in here. (7:20) Good thing I don't believe in ghosts.
(7:25) It's me, Caitlin. We have to talk. (7:31) What is it? (7:32) Something is not right about your inheritance.
(7:35) It's awfully high up here. (7:37) Why don't we go down to the kitchen? A little snack, perhaps? (7:40) No, we can't be overheard. It's about Mr. Cork.
(7:43) He's a nice man, huh? I mean, he really wanted me to be sure I knew what I was getting into. (7:48) Not exactly. I think he wants to be sure you don't know what you're getting into.
(7:52) What do you mean? (7:53) I think it's the well. You should ask Mr. Cork about it. (7:57) I'm sorry, but I must go now.
(7:59) Wait! (8:00) I wonder what she meant about the well. (8:14) Hang on, Cyril! (8:16) It's a good thing we heard you scream. (8:24) I didn't scream.
Anyway, thanks. (8:28) What are you doing out here? (8:29) Caitlin wanted to tell me something about the well, but she got scared and rushed off. (8:33) Then I leaned against the rail here.
(8:35) The whole place should be condemned. (8:37) Cyril, Castle Meath is turning out to be a lot of trouble. (8:40) Are you sure you want to go ahead with this? (8:42) And give up my one chance to own a castle? (8:44) No way! I'm not going to be scared off that easy.
(9:13) Darn things warped shut. (9:19) We've got a major outbreak here. (9:22) A huge tax bill to pay.
Bricks falling everywhere. (9:29) Ah, great. Now I have to find a plumber.
(9:32) Do I want to be barren this bad? (9:35) I'm going to have to find a plumber. (9:42) Find anything out about the well of Dune? (9:44) So far, nothing out of the ordinary. (9:46) Maybe the whole healing thing is just a local legend.
(9:50) You there! (9:51) Are you daft, son? You can't be shaving in there. (9:55) Water's for drinking. (9:59) After he's been using it, I don't know whether it's still clean.
(10:03) Oh, sweet as ever. (10:06) Nectar of the leprechauns. (10:08) Go on, then.
(10:09) Won't harm you not. (10:13) The water's a tonic. (10:16) A miracle cure for every ill.
(10:19) Take Andrew there. (10:21) Ah, lovely morning for a run. (10:26) Well, I've done my ten kilometers.
(10:29) Before he moved here, your man couldn't take more than a couple of steps before he had to rest. (10:34) Now look at him go. (10:36) By the way, I'm Michael Ripley, and this is my friend, Cyril Barker.
(10:39) I'm the heir to Castle Meath. (10:41) Barker? Barker, of course! (10:44) That was my Aunt Matilda's maiden name. (10:46) Would make him a fourth cousin once removed.
(10:50) You must be joking, wife. (10:52) The Barkers were on my great-grandmother's uncle's side. (10:56) That would be a sixth cousin, did it? (11:00) No, that can't be right.
(11:02) Sure is. Oh, enough of your brother. (11:04) Are you saying I don't know me own family now? (11:07) Oh, get on with it.
(11:08) It's very nice to meet you. (11:10) Goodbye now. (11:11) Bye-bye.
(11:13) Oh, nice young men. (11:16) Sure, and I hope the Barker lad knows what he's getting into with the old place. (11:21) My hives are gone, and I'm not scratching anymore either.
(11:25) I wonder if it's the water from the well. (11:28) Caitlin, good morning. Why did you leave so fa... (11:30) Ah, good morning, Cyril.
Glad to hear you slept well. (11:34) Oh, right. Tell me, Mr. Cork, what do you know about the Well of Dune? (11:38) Is the water really a cure-all or tonic of some sort? (11:42) Superstition.
I'm not even sure the water's drinkable. (11:45) By the way, you'd better look at this. (11:48) Building code requires the castle be upgraded to modern standards upon the passing of title.
(11:54) I think you'll find the cost rather dear. (11:57) One more thing. Ancient law dictates that the heir must be a permanent resident.
(12:03) I'd have to leave the buy-on team? (12:08) What happens if I don't claim my inheritance? (12:11) Well, there is a distant relative. I believe his name is Ron Blackart. (12:17) A humble fellow.
Lots of money. (12:20) Fixing up the old dump would be a drop in the bucket to him. (12:25) Well, that settles it.
I'm sure Mr. Blackart is well-suited to take over the place. (12:30) It's for the best, Cyril. (12:32) Besides, you wouldn't want to break up the team, would you? (12:35) You won't regret your decision.
(12:40) What a coincidence! Here comes Mr. Blackart now! (12:53) Okay, action! (13:03) Water from the Weller Dune. We're the most expensive. (13:07) For good reason.
(13:09) And... cut! (13:11) What presents! You'll sell a billion bottles of the stuff! (13:15) I knew something was up. How will anyone in town be able to afford it? (13:21) You're going to sell the water? (13:23) A hundred dollars, U.S. A bottle. (13:26) That's if the castle's owner agrees.
(13:29) Mr. Blackart, I have some very important papers for you to sign. (13:34) There'll be no papers for him to sign because I'm taking possession of Castle Meath! (13:38) Cork, I knew you'd blow this deal, so I did some research on my own. (13:43) You see, Mr. Barker, I'm not a distant relative.
I'm an equal heir. (13:51) It's authentic. How can anyone believe a man like Blackart? (13:56) That can't be.
Let me see that. (13:59) Mother's aunt's fifth cousin. (14:03) I need time to look into this.
(14:05) Why don't we compromise, Barker? (14:08) I take the well. You can have the castle. (14:11) I don't think so.
(14:13) Since the festival is on, why don't we settle this in the tradition of your ancestors? (14:17) An Irish contest. Whoever wins can do what they like with Castle Meath. (14:23) I don't like the sound of this.
(14:25) It's only a contest. How bad can it be? (14:33) Where's the rest of the chariot? (14:40) Mr. Blackart will compete first in the Roth Klees. (14:48) Many knows how to drag a chariot wheel, but I believe I can do it a little faster than that.
(15:09) Uh, Cyril, I think there's more to it. (15:12) Uh. (15:17) Uh.
(15:18) Uh. (15:18) Uh. (15:25) Hooray! (15:28) Beat that.
(15:36) Uh, Eve. (15:37) Oh, why? (15:40) Uh. (15:42) Uh.
(15:43) Uh. (15:45) Uh. (15:48) Look at the Irish be with you now.
(15:51) Uh. (15:52) Uh. (15:54) Uh.
(15:55) Uh. (15:57) Uh. (16:05) Uh.
(16:06) Uh. (16:10) Uh. (16:15) Uh.
(16:22) Mr. Blackart, one. Mr. Barker, zero. (16:26) Cyril, are you all right? (16:28) My arm.
It's really sore. (16:31) I don't think it's broken, but it's going to be out of commission for a while. (16:35) The next event is the Gael Bolga.
(16:40) What's that? (16:41) Your spear for the Gael Bolga. (16:45) Ah, my arm. (16:47) You have 30 minutes before the next event.
(16:50) If that fool's given up, then the well is mine. (16:58) Cyril, if you can't compete, the town loses the water. (17:02) And the people lose their health.
It would be devastating. (17:05) Bad news. The documents are authentic.
(17:08) Blackart is an equal heir. (17:11) There's got to be a way to get Cyril out of this mess. (17:14) I'm sorry, Sam, but the contest is rooted in hundreds of years of tradition and has very strict rules.
(17:19) My guess is, after a hundred years, there must be a few loopholes. (17:23) Are they written down anywhere? (17:25) The castle has a library. (17:27) Let's go.
(17:33) You'll never find anything. (17:35) The town charter, original deeds, rare books. (17:40) They'd have their own special place here, away from everything else.
(17:44) There. (17:46) I knew my speed-reading class would come in handy someday. (17:51) A very long task, I'd say.
(17:54) Give it up. You're no match for the likes of me. (17:57) Hold on.
The rules allow a contestant to afford a second to compete in his place. (18:02) I hereby choose Rip to be my second. (18:05) What? That's not fair.
(18:08) What's the matter, Blackart? You're not afraid of losing, are you? (18:20) Fair play to you, laddie. Well done. (18:23) Mr. Blackart won.
(18:25) Mr. Barker... Mr. Ripley won. (18:29) Did I mention that I was the Eastern Conference javelin champion for four years straight? (18:34) The joust is next. (18:36) Your shenanigans won't be of any help to you there.
(18:43) Hey, guys. How do I look? (18:48) Rip, watch out! (18:54) It's got a big rubber cushion on the end there, so you see, there's no need to be afraid. (19:00) Unless you're a coward.
(19:05) Don't worry, champ. Just keep your guard up and lead with your left. (19:09) Will you get him on the ropes? Give him the old one-two.
(19:11) I'd just like to be able to see where I'm going. (19:14) This will be joust number one. (19:20) The first of three.
(19:32) I can't see. (19:34) Whoa! (19:42) There's got to be a better way. (19:47) See if that worked.
(20:18) The score is tied. (20:21) The third joust will decide which heir, Mr. Blackart or Mr. Barker, (20:26) will receive the Castlemeath inheritance. (20:29) Go, Rip! Go, Rip! (20:49) The Well of Dune is mine! (21:05) Whoa! (21:06) Oh! My back! (21:13) Somebody get a doctor! (21:16) It's okay.
Don't move. (21:23) Careful now. His spine has suffered a great injury.
(21:27) My back. (21:29) Would you like a drink of water now? (21:34) Thank you. (21:43) I guess that does it, then.
(21:47) And by signing these documents, Mr. Barker, (21:50) you give up all claim to the Castlemeath inheritance. (21:54) That should do it. (21:56) Anything else? (21:57) Not for you.
I'm off to the hospital to have Mr. Blackart sign the deed. (22:08) What happened? (22:09) I can hardly believe it. (22:11) But you were so badly injured.
(22:13) I know. And now I'm cured. (22:15) Isn't it amazing? My back's completely healed.
(22:19) I haven't felt this good in years. (22:21) Congratulations, Mr. Blackart. (22:23) You are now the owner of Castlemeath and the Well of Dune.
(22:27) Thank you, Mr. Cork. (22:28) And now I need you to write up my first proclamation. (22:32) From this moment forward, all water from the Well of Dune (22:34) is to be provided free to anyone who wants it.
(22:37) Mr. Blackart, that's wonderful. (22:39) I've been given a second lease on life. (22:42) How could I charge others for the same opportunity? (22:45) Free? What about my money? My share of the profits? (22:49) Mr. Cork, you don't look so well.
Care for a drink of water? (22:54) You're letting a great money-making opportunity go right down the drain. (22:59) Water. Ha! (23:01) Here's to water.
Cheers! (23:10) Here's a little gift of thanks from the town. (23:13) Especially from those two. (23:15) Do you really think this is the miracle cure everyone says it is? (23:18) It cured my hives.
(23:20) You saw the fall Blackart took. (23:22) Now he's healed, all because of the water from the Well of Dune. (23:26) Believe it or not.