Silly Laws in Nebraska

In Nebraska, it is illegal to go whale fishing. (Note: Nebraska is a landlocked state with no access to oceans.)

It is against the law for a bar owner to sell beer unless they are simultaneously brewing a kettle of soup.

It is illegal to fish with a firearm in Nebraska.

In Omaha, sneezing or burping during a church service is prohibited.

It is illegal for a mother to give her daughter a perm without a state license.

It is illegal for a man with a mustache to kiss a woman in public.

In Waterloo, it is illegal for barbers to eat onions between 7 am and 7 pm.

It is illegal to go whaling in a car in Nebraska.

In Omaha, it is against the law for a child to wear a hat that is too large while dancing.

It is illegal to fly a kite higher than 10 feet off the ground in Nebraska.

Nebraska Facts

Nebraska’s silly state nickname, the “Cornhusker State,” comes from the nickname given to the University of Nebraska athletic teams.

Nebraska’s motto on its state license plates is “The Good Life.”

Nebraska is the only state in the United States with a unicameral legislature, meaning it has only one chamber in its legislature. This came about over time because too many important bills were blocked when Democrats and Republicans could not agree.

Omaha, Nebraska’s largest city, is home to the headquarters of five Fortune 500 companies, including Berkshire Hathaway.

Nebraska has the largest indoor rainforest in the United States, located at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha.

Kool-Aid was invented in Hastings, Nebraska, by Edwin Perkins in 1927.

The world’s largest publicly held company, Berkshire Hathaway, is based in Omaha, Nebraska, and is headed by billionaire investor Warren Buffett.

Nebraska is the birthplace of the actress and singer Hilary Swank, known for her roles in movies such as “Million Dollar Baby” and “Boys Don’t Cry.”

The town of Alliance, Nebraska, is home to Carhenge, a replica of Stonehenge made entirely from old cars.

The world’s largest train yard, Bailey Yard, is located in North Platte, Nebraska.

Nebraska is the birthplace of the actor Marlon Brando, known for his iconic performances in movies such as “The Godfather” and “On the Waterfront.”

Nebraska has the largest population of Czech-Americans per capita of any state in the United States.

Nebraska is home to the world’s largest indoor desert, located at the Desert Dome in the Henry Doorly Zoo.

The first-ever 911 emergency phone system was implemented in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1959.

The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument in Kearney, Nebraska, is a unique museum built over Interstate 80 that showcases the history of westward expansion.