New York City is a vibrant mix of history, culture, and surprises. From record-breaking landmarks to unexpected trivia, the city never ceases to amaze. Here are 20 fascinating facts that make NYC truly one of a kind!
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| Shocking Facts about New York |
1. The first capital of the United States was New York City.
2. The nickname "The Big Apple" originated in horse racing slang.
3. Over 800 different languages are spoken in New York City.
4. Central Park is bigger than the country of Monaco.
5. Originally, the Statue of Liberty was supposed to be gold-coated.
6. Times Square was once called Longacre Square.
7. NYC's subway system has 472 stations.
8. Lombardi’s in NYC is the first pizzeria in the United States.
9. NYC's population exceeds that of 39 U.S. states.
10. The Empire State Building has its own zip code.
11. New York City has the largest Chinese population outside of Asia.
12. The Brooklyn Bridge was the first steel-wire suspension bridge.
13. There are more than 27,000 restaurants in NYC.
14. Grand Central Terminal is home to the world's largest train station in terms of platforms.
15. The modern version of air conditioning was invented in NYC.
16. Broadway theaters, prior to the pandemic, would rake in over $1 billion a year from ticket sales alone.
17. The New York Public Library is the third largest in the world.
18. The smallest church in the world stands at 51 square feet and sits in NYC.
19. Ice cream cone was popularized at the 1904 World's Fair, held partly in NYC.
20. The first American chess tournament was held in NYC in 1843.
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