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Introduction
There are dozens of interesting and fun facts about Nebraska State to discover, including scary...
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Covering 77 thousand square miles, Nebraska is the 16th largest state in the US. Nebraska...
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Since the vast majority of the state is made up of farmland, it's no wonder...
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For 60 years, Marlon Brando was considered Hollywood royalty. His work in countless classics made...
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Even though it isn't as developed as other more populated places, the state has still...
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Willa Cather is one of the most important historic writers in American history. Due to...
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In 1927, the town of Hastings, Nebraska changed beverage history. Inspired by Jello-O, Edwin Perkins...
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Fred Astaire called the state home as he was born in Omaha in 1899. Astaire...
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It would be easy to call the Lied Jungle just a simple zoo. In actuality...
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Although most people know about Arbor Day, it is typically a holiday that wasn't observed...
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Nebraska being a landlocked state hasn't stopped it from creating luxury waterfront areas. The Flatwater...
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With 160 acres of land, the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha is routinely...
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Platte River is one of the breeding places of birds in the northern part of...
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One of the country's biggest businessmen, Warren Buffett, was born in Omaha to a congressman...
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The Oregon Trail was a wagon route that spanned over 2000 miles, connecting parts of...
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The University of Nebraska has an impressive collection of educational and historic materials, making it...
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The Missouri River is the longest in the United States and runs through seven different...
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Chimney Rock is a nearly 300-foot natural rock formation in the western part of Nebraska...
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One of the interesting facts about Nebraska is that Scotts Bluff National Monument helped guide...
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If you're interested in historic fun facts for Nebraska, you should know that it's the...
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As part of America's Heartland, Nebraska was crucial to World War II's war efforts in...
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Even though Omaha is easily its most well-known city, the capital of Nebraska State is...
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The Nebraska state animal, the white-tailed deer, is a symbol of this great Midwestern state...
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The Nebraska state bird is a little less common than its state animal. The western...
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The Nebraska state motto sets itself apart from the mottos of many other states. That's...
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One of the most interesting facts on Nebraska for tourists to know is that if...
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The current Nebraska state flag has been official since 1963, though the design dates back...
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Did you know that the Nebraska state tree was chosen for its connection to the...
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As you've already read, Kool-Aid was invented in Nebraska in 1964. It later became extremely...
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The Nebraska Sandhills is a unique part of the state's geography. They're sand dunes that...
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Grand Island can be found along the Platte River, a hotspot for migrating birds each...
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Often, lists of Nebraska facts and information fail to mention that the state borders South...
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Nebraska has a lot of land, but it has its fair share of rivers as...
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Did you know that Nebraska has a state song? It's called "Beautiful Nebraska," and it...
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The Nebraska State Capitol is arguably the most important building in the state. It's where...
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If you go to Nebraska, you should visit Archie. That's the name that was given...
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It's interesting where the word "Nebraska" comes from. It's from the Oto Indian word Nebrathka...
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An interesting fact about Nebraska is that it was once referred to as part of...
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Nebraska has more groundwater than any other state in the country. That's because much of...
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As mentioned, Nebraska's love for trees has resulted in millions being planted around the state...
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The invention of the 911 system revolutionized the way people were able to handle emergencies...
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Alliance is a relatively small and ordinary town in Nebraska. You wouldn't guess that one...
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The Museum of Shadows in Omaha is perfect for fans of spooky things! It is...
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One of the scariest historical facts about Nebraska has to do with the legend of...
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The 1940s introduced the world to nuclear power. It wasn't long before urban legends started...
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has its own urban legend. The story says that if a...
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The University of Nebraska's Lincoln campus takes its athletics department seriously. In 2005, the school...
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The Reuben sandwich is a staple in delis and restaurants across the United States. Did...
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Honeybees are essential to ecosystems, and Nebraska is one of the first places to fully...
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One of the facts on Nebraska that you cannot miss is that it became the...
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You've likely never heard of Hebron, Nebraska, but it's home to a world-record-holding attraction. It's...
Conclusion
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