In the United States, the most popular New Year’s tradition is the dropping of the New Year Ball in New York City’s Times Square. The ball goes down from the building for about one minute and it strikes the ground at exactly 12 midnight. In 1890, the Rose Parade was held in Califo...
Much can happen in 350 years. And, as Newark celebrates that significant milestone in 2016, there’s plenty to learn about the city beyond the day-to-day headlines. Sure, Newark is New Jersey’s largest city. And, yes, it’s the home of the state’s only top-tier professional sports ...
New York City, the vibrant metropolis known as the “Big Apple,” is a melting pot of culture, innovation, and endless surprises. Beyond its towering skyscrapers and bustling streets lies a treasure trove of fun and fascinating facts that make the city truly unique. From hidden underground park...
Some of these facts are a little astonishing, how many did you already know? 10 Fun Facts You May Not Have Known About New York Want to make some great conversation or impress someone with knowledge? Check out these 10 fun facts about New York State that not many people know. The Amount...
But New York is much more than just popular tropes and clichés – it’s a state packed with history and eccentricity, as these New York fun facts will soon reveal. Since I love reading up on all the best stories and random facts about destinations before I visit, I figured it was time...
New York - Revolution, Statehood, Growth: New York contains many of the battlegrounds of the American Revolution. The war in New York took on many of the characteristics of a civil war, since the area probably had a higher proportion of residents who wer
New Jersey, constituent state of the U.S. One of the original 13 states, it is bounded by New York to the north and northeast, the Atlantic Ocean to the east and south, and Delaware and Pennsylvania to the west. Named for the island of Jersey in the Engl
I can only imagine how many fun facts there truly are when it comes to Jeopardy! but thanks to Coventry Direct we now know more about some New Yorker fun facts then ever before.
Caught up in a famous rivalry with New York City, which was busy constructing its own subway around the same time, Boston emerged as the first city in the Western Hemisphere to start operating a subway in 1897. The Tremont Street subway replaced the city's horse-drawn cars on rail. ...
Some Fun Bear Facts About Black Bears in New York Paty Quyn Paty QuynPublished: January 14, 2024 Canva / Trailside Museums and Zoo Bear State Park via Facebook Share on Facebook Share on Twitter You are not alone if you are celebrating a birthday in January or February. Many members of...