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| Iowa Facts |
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Born Marion Robert Morrison in Winterset, Iowa, John Wayne was the son of a pharmacist and grew up to become one of Hollywood's most popular movie stars. |
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The Saint Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville, Iowa is the only basilica in the United States situated outside a major metropolitan area. |
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Quaker Oats, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is the largest cereal company in the world. |
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