Being a corn-fed Nebraskan, I know all of the little things that make Nebraska one of the greatest places to settle down. There are many reasons why the Cornhusker state is so near and dear to my heart; for example, the abundance of kindness and the breathtaking landscapes. So if you're itching to join us, here's some more things that make Nebraska truly amazing.
1. Husker games shut down the state
Nebraska football is basically the state religion, and tailgates complete with beer and red hot dogs are our church service. On Husker game day, Memorial Stadium becomes the state’s third largest city, holding over 90,000 screaming fans—but we like to call it the Sea of Red. We also hold an ongoing consecutive sellout record, making us one of the most dedicated fan bases for over 50 years.
2. Nebraskans would live on a diet of Runzas, if they could
Perhaps the world’s most perfect sandwich (not even kidding), we could eat a Runza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. During a harsh Nebraska winter, a warm bread pocket stuffed with beef, onion, cabbage (and sometime other things), is the perfect snack to warm you up.
3. You can thank us for Kool-Aid
In 1927, Nebraska native Edwin Perkins discovered how to take the liquid out of flavor syrup, giving us the perfection that is Kool-Aid powder. You can thank Edwin for providing you with that perfect beverage to accompany your afterschool snack growing up.
4. One of the wealthiest men in the world calls Nebraska home
Maybe he just loves the steak, but Warren Buffet, one of the richest men in the world, calls the Cornhusker State home. He could live anywhere in the world or even several places in the world, but instead Warren decided to settle down in his humble home in Omaha, Nebraska. If that isn’t proof how amazing Nebraska is, I don’t know what is.
5. Nebraskans know the sun today means snow tomorrow
Nebraska weather is the reason I have trust issues. Of course the winters are harsh, but we also have to deal with a bipolar version of Mother Nature that most of the Midwest has to deal with. Not only can the weather drastically change depending on the season, but also by what hour of day it is. We could wake up to the sun shinning and fall asleep to a blizzard, so we dress for both.
6. Chili and cinnamon rolls are a state delicacy
Nebraskans have a tendency of finding the strangest meals to be completely normal. Strange as it may be, though, there is nothing more satisfying than sitting by the fireplace dunking your Miller & Paine cinnamon roll into your piping hot chili from Runza.
