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Here you can find interesting facts about historical events, places, or people!
Here you can find interesting facts about historical events, places, or people!
New York City:
New York City:
1. The oldest house in New York City is the Wyckoff Farm. It was built in Brooklyn in 1642.
1. The oldest house in New York City is the Wyckoff Farm. It was built in Brooklyn in 1642.
2. 275 of North America's 800 known bird species have been seen in Central Park.
2. 275 of North America's 800 known bird species have been seen in Central Park.
3. The New York City subway system has 34 lines and 469 stops. The world record for travelling to every stop without leaving the train is 21 hours and 49 minutes.
3. The New York City subway system has 34 lines and 469 stops. The world record for travelling to every stop without leaving the train is 21 hours and 49 minutes.
4. The Bronx was named after Jonas Bronck, a Swedish settler who moved to America in 1639.
4. The Bronx was named after Jonas Bronck, a Swedish settler who moved to America in 1639.
5. In the 1980s Staten Island tried to secede from the rest of New York City and become an independent city but the movement was shutdown in 1993.
5. In the 1980s Staten Island tried to secede from the rest of New York City and become an independent city but the movement was shutdown in 1993.