Taking Flight
This airship's 1937 fiery crash ended the era of commercial airship travel
What is the Hindenberg?
In 1962, this member was the last of the famous Fab Four to join the group.
Who is Ringo Starr?
This red-haired heroine's adventures in comic from 1924-2010 often feature Daddy Warbucks and Punjab.
Who is Little Orphan Annie?
The Jesuit university of Omaha founded in 1878
What is Creighton University?
This sweet frozen Wisconsin specialty is an ice cream and egg yolk combination resembling soft serve
What is frozen custard?
This 2016 film telling the true story of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn, and Mary Jackson, African-American "human computers" working on space travel mathematics.
What is "Hidden Figures"?
This Beatle is credited with writing "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"
Who is George Harrison?
This strip ran from 1985-1995 and followed the adventures of the duo of a boy and his cat, named after a 16th century philosopher.
What is Calvin and Hobbes?
This rail company, founded in 1862, is headquartered in Omaha. And the site of Simon's first daycare!
What is Union Pacific Railroad?
This iconic stadium is home to the Green Bay Packers though it technically is in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin
What is Lambeau Field?
In 1927, this aviator make the first nonstop solo transatlantic flight
Who is Charles Lindberg?
He was the primary songwriter for the song "Yesterday"
Who is Paul McCartney?
This All-American boy's Riverdale adventure (1941-present) often include friends Veronica, Betty, and Jughead.
What is Archie?
This major river flows past the eastern side of Omaha, a key reason for the city's historical importance
What is the Missouri River?
What is 4-H?
This organization is responsible for the nation's space program and aeronautical research.
What is NASA?
This iconic song features the lyrics "Picture yourself in a boat on a river"
In 1955, Charles M. Schultz introduces this sassy, bossy, lovable character in Peanuts, marking the debut of a beloved foil to Charlie Brown
Who is Lucy?
This annual college men's baseball event has been held in Omaha since 1950. Simon's family were season ticket holders since from that year til today.
What is the College World Series?
What is Milwaukee?
This 1961-1972 program successfully landed humans on the moon, fulfilling a bold 1961 goal.
What is Apollo?
What 1968 song features the lyrics "Mother Mary comes to me"
What is "Let It Be"?
Originally a Belgian comic book character created by Hergé about the adventures of a boy reporter and his dog Snowy, adapted into a movie by Stephen Spielberg in 2011.
Who is Tin Tin?
This billionaire investor, knows as the "Oracle of Omaha" is chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc, multinational company holding brands such as GEICO, CocaCola and DairyQueen. Also Simon walked past his house every school day for years!
Who is Warren Buffett?
There is only one baseball field in America where hot dogs are not the best seller. In Wisconsin, this popular German-inspired pork and spice sausage is the best seller at Brewer games.
What is Bratwurst?