15 Notable Facts About Nebraska
Did you know that the world’s first ski lift was invented in Nebraska in the 1930s?
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Did you know that the world’s first ski lift was invented in Nebraska in the 1930s?
The Ferris wheel dates back to 1893 and is named after its creator George Washington Gale Ferris Junior.
Did you know that in Montana, it is illegal for married women to go fishing by themselves on Sundays?
Did you know that the first ready-made pancake mix was created in the state of Missouri in 1889?
Did you know that Mississippi experiences an average of twenty-seven tornadoes per year?
Celebrating Christmas Day was inspired by Saturnalia, an ancient Roman holiday celebrated hundreds of years ago in December.
Did you know Pfeffernüsse was first made by Johann Fleischmann in Germany way back in 1753?
The Christmas classic song "12 Days of Christmas" was written in the 1780s by Frederic Austin.
The original names of Santa's reindeer included Dunder and Blixem. Today, these reindeer are commonly known as Donner and Blitzen.
Did you know that in the 1800s, Christmas crackers used to be called "Bangs of Expectation?"
Minnesota is home to the largest ball of twine and weighs an incredible 17,400 pounds!
Did you know that there are more miles of freshwater shoreline in Michigan than in any other US state?