nebraska fun facts and trivia. ... Origin of Nebraska's Name: From an Oto Indian word meaning flat water; Nebraska's Motto: Equality Before the Law; Nebraska's State Gem is the Blue Agate; The largest porch swing in the world is located in Hebron, Nebraska and it can sit 25 adults. read more
Nebraska has more miles of river than any other state. The Union Pacific's Bailey Yards, in North Platte, is the largest rail classification complex in the world. Nebraska is the only state in the union with a unicameral (one house) legislature. read more
Nebraska fun facts for kids Bailey Yard, the world’s largest railroad classification yard, is located in North Platte, Nebraska. It services/repairs as many as 10,000 rail cars each day and can repair up to 20 cars per hour. read more