25 Fascinating Facts About New York City And Why It Is Called The Big Apple
It’s September 11. A day that has gone down in history as one of the most tragic days for New York City and even America. Many people have s...
It’s September 11. A day that has gone down in history as one of the most tragic days for New York City and even America. Many people have suffered thanks to the selfish acts of a few. But today, were not going to focus on the negative aspect of that event. Rather we’re going to show you how fascinating New York city can be. It’s not hard to find fascinating facts about New York city. Think about it. New York city currently houses 8.4 million people distributed over a land area of 305 square miles. That’s insane! The city has five boroughs; Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Some even say that these boroughs have enough personality and attractions to be their own cities! And then there’s New York’s history, which is full of defining moments, some tragic like Sept. 11, others revolutionary like the creation of New York’s Subway. And then there’s the nick name: “The Big Apple”, an mystery that has captured the imagination of most. Where does this nickname come from? Well you’re about to find out. That’s right, if you stick with us until #1 we’ll explain why it’s called the Big Apple even though everybody you ever asked told you it was a mystery. So from cool quirky facts like New York’s obsession with coffee, to the origins of New York’s nickname we bring you 25 fascinating facts about New York City and why it is called the Big Apple.
Source: TheList25