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Badger State nickname origins mining era and famous natives
The Badger State nickname arose from 1820s miners who lived in hillside caves, earning the moniker for their badger-like appearance. It lists mobile bean, corn and paper as top industries, with engines farm machinery and construction equipment as principal manufactured goods. Hay corn and oats are key crops. notable figures include Houdini, Laura Ingalls Wilder and Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Harry Houdini
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Frank Lloyd Wright