It's no wonder Ripley's Believe it or Not in Branson Missouri is the most photographed building in the area Missouri holds the record for the worst earthquake in United States history. In 1812 an earthquake measuring more than 8.0 on the Richter Scale hit New Madrid, Missouri, and Ripley's Believe it or Not reflects that terrible event. It actually made the Mississippi River run backwards for three days and made Church bells ring In Philadelphia This is one historical site you won't want to miss