{"id":31143,"date":"2018-06-01T05:50:01","date_gmt":"2018-06-01T05:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/?p=31143"},"modified":"2018-06-01T05:50:01","modified_gmt":"2018-06-01T05:50:01","slug":"things-didnt-know-invented-nebraska","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/2018\/06\/things-didnt-know-invented-nebraska\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Life-Changing Things You Didn’t Know Were Invented in Nebraska"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nebraska is known for its picturesque prairies, top-notch culinary scene<\/a>, low cost of living and friendly people \u2014 but it\u2019s also quite the innovation center. So many life-changing creations originated within our state lines, from the tasty Reuben sandwich to the highly useful chairlift design used by ski resorts around the world.<\/p>\n

We rounded up nine of the coolest inventions that can be claimed by the Cornhusker State \u2014 and some may even surprise you! Read on to learn about Nebraska\u2019s storied past, and then share your own stories with us in the comments below.<\/p>\n

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You might recognize this sweet and crunchy treat from your childhood \u2014 or perhaps you still enjoy it! Either way, you should know that Raisin Bran was created in the early 1900s by Lloyd M. Skinner and Paul Skinner, owners of an Omaha food manufacturing business. They were the first to make the cereal, but the concept became very popular very quickly, and Raisin Bran is now manufactured under several different labels.<\/p>\n

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The Reuben Sandwich<\/h3>\n

Corned beef and sauerkraut stacked high on warm rye bread, then topped with melted Swiss cheese and Russian dressing? Yes, please. Although there are several claims to the invention of the Reuben sandwich, many believe that it was originally crafted by Omaha\u2019s own Reuben Kulakofsky in the heart of the Blackstone Hotel<\/a>. It appeared on the menu in 1925 (for a whopping 40 cents), and was further developed by the Blackstone\u2019s Charles Schimmel, who insisted on soaking the kraut in Russian dressing at least 24 hours in advance. The Reuben is now a popular option at delis across the country. One of our favorites here in Omaha is served by Crescent Moon<\/a>, conveniently located just across from the historic hotel. Give it a try!<\/p>\n

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