What State Is Wendy’S Most Popular?

Mapping out Dave Thomas’ burger empire Florida has the most Wendy’s out of any state with 507 stores, and is home to three of the top five cities — Miami, Jacksonville, and Orlando — with the most Wendy’s locations. What state eats the most fast-food? According to a recent study […]

What Is The Jell-O Capital Of The World?

Salt Lake City is America’s Jell-O-eating capital. Every man, woman and child in Salt Lake City buys two boxes of the stuff annually, or twice the national average, says Mary Jane Kinkade of Jell-O brand gelatin-maker Kraft Foods. Utah residents also eat twice as much lime Jell-O as anyone else […]

Does Every State Have A Lincoln?

There are 6 US States and Territories without any Lincoln locations. What states have a Lincoln? United States Lincoln, Alabama. Lincoln, Arkansas. Lincoln, California, in Placer County. Lincoln, Delaware. Lincoln, Idaho. Lincoln, Illinois. Lincoln, Indiana. Lincoln, Iowa. How many places are called Lincoln? More than 40 places in the world […]

Is Nebraska A Southern State?

Nebraska (/nəˈbræskə/ ( listen)) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north; Iowa to the east and Missouri to the southeast, both across the Missouri River; Kansas to the south; Colorado to the southwest; and Wyoming to the […]

Is Nebraska The Midwest?

The Midwest, as defined by the federal government, comprises the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Is Nebraska considered Midwest? Many people label entire states as either Midwestern or not—following the U.S. Census Bureau, which defines the Midwest as […]

What Was Invented At Uw?

Bubble gum, vinyl, synthetic rubber and the color TV tube were all invented at the UW. The idea for the Wave was conceived at the UW in 1981. Husky Stadium has the record for having the loudest game in college football history: 130 decibels in 1992 against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. […]

Is Nebraska In The Midwest Or Plains?

Parts of 10 U.S. states lie within the Great Plains. They are Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico. The Great Plains also extend into Canada, into portions of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories. Is Nebraska considered Midwest? Many people label […]

When Was The Wisconsin Idea Created?

For more than a century, the university system has been guided by the Wisconsin Idea, a tradition first enunciated by the University of Wisconsin President Charles Van Hise in 1904. Van Hise declared that he would “never be content until the beneficent influence of the university reaches every family in […]

Does Seattle Have A Beach?

Matthews Beach Park is the city’s largest freshwater beach. It’s in northeast Seattle, north on the shoreline from the expansive Warren G. Magnuson Park. Like all of Seattle’s best beaches, expect crowds here on summer weekends. How far is Seattle from a beach? The distance between Seattle and Ocean Shores […]

Is Seattle A Walkable City?

But with aptly placed staircases, amenities and employment opportunities on every corner, and bus routes linking most neighborhoods, Seattle is actually a very walkable city. In fact, it’s No. 8 among the most walkable cities in the country. Is Seattle a good walking city? Seattle ranks eighth, with a Walk […]

Why Is Nebraska Called The Beef State?

When most Americans think about firmly-fleshed roasts or juicy steaks, they are thinking about beef. During the 1950s and ’60s, Nebraska’s license plates carried the nickname “The Beef State.” And with good reason, the beef industry is Nebraska’s single largest industry, driving much of the state’s economy. What is the […]