You May Be Surprised To Know These 30 Famous People Are From Nebraska
Delana Lefevers
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We all know that Nebraska produces the best of everything, including people. The following 30 famous people from Nebraska have all made their home state proud while leaving a permanent mark on history. Take a look below to see how many of these famous people you already knew were from the “Cornhusker State.”
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These 30 famous people from Nebraska are proof that the “Cornhusker State” grows more than just corn and cows. We produce outstanding entertainers, politicians, and sports figures who are known and admired by people from around the world.
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What are 10 fun facts about Nebraska?
Just when you thought you knew everything there is to know about Nebraska, you learn something new. Listed below are 10 fun facts about Nebraska. Even though you might know most of these true facts about Nebraska, a few of them just might surprise you.
1. Nebraska was the birthplace of Kool-Aid. In 1927, this popular drink powder was invented in Hastings, Nebraska by Edwin Perkins.
2. The largest weight room in the United States, which covers 3/4 of an acre, is located at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.
3. The Henry Doorly Zoo, which is home to the largest indoor rainforest, is located in Omaha, Nebraska.
4. Nebraska is one of the country's less-populated states.
5. In Omaha, Nebraska stands a Chef Boyardee statue that's six feet tall.
6. Because of a law in the late 1800s, merchants in Lehigh, Nebraska weren't allowed to sell donut holes.
7. The largest mammoth fossil in the world is on display at the University of Nebraska State Museum.
8. Nebraska has more miles of river than any other U.S. state.
9. The "Tree Planter's State" was Nebraska's original nickname.
10. Nebraska's official insect is the honeybee.
Who are three celebrities from Nebraska who eventually became Academy Award-winning actors or actresses?
There are many celebrities from Nebraska, including several that have gone on to become famous actors or actresses. Listed below are three celebrities in Nebraska that have won an Academy Award, or even two.
1. Hilary Swank
In 1974, Hilary Swank was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. She's won two Academy Awards for Best Actress: Boys Don't Cry (2000) and Million Dollar Baby (2005).
2. Henry Fonda
Henry Fonda was born in Grand Island, Nebraska in 1905. In 1982, he won the Academy Award for Best Actor: On Golden Pond.
3. Marlon Brando, Jr.
In 1924, Marlon Brando, Jr. was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He won two Academy Awards for Best Actor: On the Waterfront (1955) and The Godfather (1973).