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Discovery Series – Nebraska

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Discovery Series Nebraska is a mug for a heartland state where open prairie, agriculture, and frontier history continue to shape everyday life.

Nebraska’s history is closely tied to westward expansion and settlement in the 19th century. Long before statehood in 1867, the region served as a vital corridor for Native trade routes and later for pioneers traveling west along trails such as the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails. The arrival of the railroad accelerated settlement, farming, and town development across the plains.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Nebraska

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Discovery Series Ornament Nebraska is a mini mug for a State where prairie heritage, pioneer spirit, and agriculture shaped the American heartland.

Nebraska’s history is shaped by its role as a crossroads of westward expansion and agricultural development in the United States. Long before it became a state in 1867, the region was traversed by Indigenous trade routes and later by pioneers travelling the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails during the mid-1800s. The Platte River Valley served as a natural highway for settlers heading west, while landmarks like Chimney Rock became powerful symbols of both hope and hardship on the frontier.… Read more

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Been There Ornament – Nebraska

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Starbucks Been There Ornament Nebraska has red string. Here’s what can be seen on the front:
– Western meadowlark – Nebraska’s official state bird (adopted in 1929)
– Cows – since cattle production represents the largest segment of the state agricultural industry being the engine that powers the state’s economy
– A steak – Nebraska is famous for its steaks and steakhouses. Something you should definitely try when visiting this state.
– Scotts Bluff National Monument – composed of five rock formations named Crown Rock, Dome Rock, Eagle Rock, Saddle Rock, and Sentinel Rock.… Read more

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Been There – Nebraska 2

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Mugs with fixed misprints, a.k.a. V2s, continue coming to the scene. It was last week when Starbucks Been There Nebraska v2 mug has finally been spotted in stores. As you can see, the state motto was fixed to “Good Life. Great Opportunity” as it was supposed to be initially.
Update from 2018-05-19: added a side-by-side comparison of v1 and v2
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Been There – Nebraska

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Wow! Something interesting happened today! I was sure Starbucks learned his lesson after those issues with recalling some YAHs: Wisconsin v1 and Epcot v1 (not to forget non-accent Quebec v1 and Montreal v1) and releasing a second, fixed version. But no, I was wrong. What was revealed today is that Starbucks Been There Nebraska mug has an error in the design.
Look, I made a collage of all sides of the mug. As you can see, the State slogan, above the flag says: “Great Life  Great Opportunity” while the real Nebraska’s brand is “Good Life.… Read more

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