The Birthplace of Sliced Bread: In 1912, Iowa resident Otto Rohwedder invented the very first machine that could evenly slice a loaf of bread, making “the greatest thing since…” a very real Iowa invention.
More Pigs Than People: Iowa is the leading state in U.S. pork production, with pigs outnumbering human residents by a massive margin.
Home to a Massive Bike Ride: Iowa hosts the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI), which is the oldest, largest, and longest multi-day recreational bicycle touring event in the world