The event spurred riots and a worldwide movement that makes New York one of the friendliest queer cities to this day. In fact (yes, we are giving you more NYC facts for free!), more people identify as LGBTQ+ in New York than in any other American city. Though, is anyone surprised th...
A fun fact about New York City’s culinary scene is that it boasts one of the most diverse arrays of cuisines in the world, with over 24,000 restaurants representing virtually every culture on the planet. From Michelin-starred fine dining establishments to humble food carts serving up authentic...
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world. 4 in 10 households speak a language other
Under the watchful security of the Postal Inspection Service, Railway Mail Service clerks transferred some of the $9 billion in gold bullion shipped as registered mail from the New York City Assay Office to the depository at Fort Knox, KY, in 1941. ...
Hip Hop was born in the Bronx, New York City, in the 1970s. 11 Fun Facts About Hip Hop: Hip hop originated as a form of expression for African American and Latino youth in the Bronx. It quickly evolved into a cultural movement encompassing music, dance, art, and fashion, and eventuall...
I don’t remember wishing anything about Alaga Syrup. I wasn’t eveninschool yet. Still, I think of it fondly because it was, technically, my first job. There are a few special places I love to write… Here in Brooklyn where I live: (Yes, there really are trees in New York City!
It’s an amazing structure that’s beautiful to look at night and day, near and far. Even though this was my second time seeing the tower, it still took my breath away when it first came into view. In fact, the first batch of photos I took of it are blurry because I was shaking...
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Fun fact: There are more women than men in New England. According to 2017 data, women make up 51.3 percent of the population. Overall, women make up about 50.8 percent of the U.S. population. SeanPavonePhoto/istockphoto Rhode Island's First Name Was Providence Plantation ...
It is estimated that there are between 200,000 and 1 million illegal immigrants in France. There are over 130 television channels in France. TheStatue of Libertyin New York City was a gift from the people of France to the US. Mont-Blanc in the French Alps is the highest peak in Europe...