What is something people don't know about your city or metro? (live, state)
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Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is bigger than the island of Manhattan.
Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is 64 sq miles smaller than the state of New Hampshire.
In 1972 the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex was known as North Texas. So the North Texas Commission decided to combine metropolitan and complex and came up with Metroplex. The North Texas Commission copyrighted the term Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
Boston Logan Airport is the 12th busiest airport in the USA based on international traffic.In 2005, it handled 3,902,000 international passengers. Logan is the largest airport in New England. Currently New England’s largest transportation center, Logan ranks 20th in the nation in passenger volume and 19th in flight movements, employs approximately 12,000 workers and stimulates the New England regional economy by approximately $7 billion per year. Boston CSA goes in 3 states Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and, Rhode Island with over 7.5 million people
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There are hundreds to do for NYC, so I'll do Long Island. Here are some random facts I looked up.
1. In 2001, Long Islanders spent a total of 51.3 million dollars on flowers for their landscaping.
2. More 7-11 coffee is purchased on Long Island than in CA.
3. Long Island's population is considerably higher than about 1/3 of other states' populations.
4. Long Island cops are the highest paid in the country. Starting salary is around 100k.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is bigger than the island of Manhattan.
Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is 64 sq miles smaller than the state of New Hampshire.
In 1972 the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex was known as North Texas. So the North Texas Commission decided to combine metropolitan and complex and came up with Metroplex. The North Texas Commission copyrighted the term Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
There are hundredsof facts that people do not know about NYC. However, I will talk about The Bronx=)
1. The house that Edgar Allan Poe used to live in, is in The Bronx.
2. The Bronx is responsible for the cultural introduction of rap, salsa, and break-dancing.
4. The Bronx has recreational activities like horseback riding, golfing, sailing, fishing, private tennis courts, swimming and more throughout Van Cortlandt Park, Pelham Bay Park and City Island.
5. The Bronx has their own hiking and biking routes called The Bronx Greenway.
There are hundredsof facts that people do not know about NYC. However, I will talk about The Bronx=)
1. The house that Edgar Allan Poe used to live in, is in The Bronx.
2. The Bronx is responsible for the cultural introduction of rap, salsa, and break-dancing.
4. The Bronx has recreational activities like horseback riding, golfing, sailing, fishing, private tennis courts, swimming and more throughout Van Cortlandt Park, Pelham Bay Park and City Island.
5. The Bronx has their own hiking and biking routes called The Bronx Greenway.
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Decatur, GA was originally targeted to be the hub for the Atlantic-Pacific Railway, but declined due to the prospect of train traffic, noise and cinders. So, the Zero Mile Post was placed 6 miles west and Atlanta was born.
3. The Bronx is the only New York borough connected to the mainland.
I'll give you a Bonus one as well.
The Bonus one is
John Hertz, who founded the Yellow Cab Company in 1907, chose yellow because he had read a study conducted by the University of Chicago that indicated it was the easiest color to spot.
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