Did you know that a Japanese fire balloon exploded over one of Omahas neighborhoods during the Second World War? Or that the worlds largest porch swing (fitting up to 20 adults) is in Hebron, Nebraska? These are just some of the interesting and outlandish locations introduced to readers in a book that proves that Nebraska is far more than a big flat place that gets in the way whenever people try to drive across the continent. Organized by geographic area, this book includes attractions such as the worlds largest hand-planted forest, the rather phallic Nebraska capitol building, and what could be the worlds largest time capsule. (Sadly, the book does not mention the Wahoo Motel in--you guessed it--Wahoo.) This engaging book will have wide appeal (even outside Nebraska!) Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) The definitive collection of Nebraska’s odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for Nebraska residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist. Discover Nebraska’s curious underside with this oddly entertaining little guide! Travelers with a taste for the bizarre, tacky, and hilarious can visit the Avoca Quack-Off, learn about the inland Linoma Lighthouse, view a Roller Skating Museum, and pay a visit to the world’s largest covered wagon. Only true Cornhuskers could capture the essence of these and other authentic Nebraska phenomena, and Rick Yoder and David Harding do their home state proud.
