The Invention of Kool-Aid and Other Nebraska Moments

New this month from the University of Nebraska Press, Nebraska Moments, New Edition by Donald R. Hickey, Susan A. Wunder, and John R. Wunder. This literary ode to the Cornhusker State showcases triumph, tragedy, comedy, and accomplishments that could have happened nowhere else and that reveal the rich culture and history under the state’s deceptively quiet surface. How much do you know about our nation’s 37th state? Here’s an interesting tidbit: Kool-Aid was invented in 1927 by Edwin E. Perkins of Hastings, Nebraska. Thirsty for more interesting Nebraska facts? Attempt the Nebraska-related trivia below!

1. Nebraska’s name originates from an Oto Indian word meaning what?
2. What kind of famous sandwich was invented in Nebraska?
3. What canned meat “delicacy” is produced in Fremont, Nebraska?
4. Nebraska has more miles of (blank) than any other state.
5. Kearney, Nebraska is located exactly halfway between what two major U.S. cities?
6. Buffalo Bill Cody held his first rodeo on July 4, 1882 in what Nebraska city?
7. Marlon Brando’s mother gave what famous actor acting lessons at the Omaha Community Playhouse?
8. 1986 saw two Nebraska women (blank) for the first time ever in our nation’s history.
9. Which U.S. President was born in Omaha on July 14, 1913?
10. How is Nebraska’s state legislature different from the legislatures of all other U.S. states?
Bonus Question: What are the two counties in Nebraska named for animals?

Answers: 1-Flat water; 2-Reuben; 3-Spam; 4-River; 5-Boston and San Francisco; 6-North Platte; 7-Henry Fonda; 8-Run against each other for the position of governor of a state; 9-Gerald Ford; 10-It is a unicameral (one house) legislature; Bonus Question-Antelope and Buffalo

How did you do?

0-2 correct: Naïve on Nebraska
3-6 correct: Clued-In Cornhusker
7-9 correct: 37th State Savvy
10+ correct: You’re Spamtastic!  😉

For more information on Nebraska Moments, New Edition please visit http://nebraskapress.unl.edu/product/Nebraska-Moments-New-Edition,673282.aspx.