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America’s 250th Tribute Trivia
2025-11-18 09:04:40
How well do you know Nebraska? From a U.S. President to everyone’s favorite childhood drink to The Godfather, Nebraska’s influence on our nation is boundless. To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we turned to our residents to help craft the ultimate Nebraska trivia game showcasing how our state has helped shape our great nation.
Instructions
See if you can get all 15 Nebraska trivia questions correct. The answers are inverted on the bottom of the adjacent page. But no peeking!
- The 100th Meridian West runs through a town in Nebraska, and you can visit a museum there to learn all about the historical impact. Do you know what town this is?
- Omaha, Nebraska, was the birthplace of exactly one President of the United States, and you can visit his commemorative garden and birthsite. Name the president.
- Do you know which famous sandwich was invented at Omaha’s Blackstone Hotel (now the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel) in 1925?
- Do you know which earth friendly holiday has its origin in Nebraska City?
- This famous refreshing drink was invented in Nebraska and has an exhibit on its history at the Hastings Museum. Hint: Think, “Oh Yeah!”
- What frozen treat was first created in Potter, Nebraska?
- What retailer specializing in outdoor recreation was founded in Sidney, Nebraska?
- Six historical trails run through Nebraska: the California Trail, Texas Cattle Trail, Mormon Pioneer Trail, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. Can you name the other two trails?
- Who is the famed, Omaha-born leader of Berkshire Hathaway?
- What Nebraska sports team holds the longest sellout streak in collegiate sports?
- The first Native American woman to receive a medical degree was from Nebraska. Who is she?
- What legendary comedian and late-night host is from Norfolk, Nebraska?
- Glur’s Tavern is the oldest continuously operated tavern west of the Missouri River, getting its start in 1876. Where is it located?
- What famous actor from The Godfather was born in Omaha?
- Nebraska native Frank Zybach patented this revolutionary agricultural invention in 1952?
ANSWERS: (1) Cozad, (2) Gerald Ford, (3) Reuben Sandwich, (4) Arbor Day, (5) Kool-Aid,
(6) Tin Roof Sundae, (7) Cabela’s, (8) The Oregon Trail and the Pony Express National Historic Trail, (9) Warren Buffett, (10) University of Nebraska-Lincoln Football Team, (11) Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, (12) Johnny Carson, (13) Columbus, (14) Marlon Brando, (15) Center-Pivot Irrigation
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