New York (Little-Known Facts About Well-Known Places)
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: Sterling Publishing
- Publish date: 11/01/2008
Description:
DID YOU KNOW?
Although long associated with Radio City Music Hall, the world-famous Rockettes actually formed in St. Louis, and were known as the Missouri Rockets before moving east.
The average temperature of New York City pavement on a hot summer day
is 150 degrees.
100 million Chinese food cartons are used annually in New York City.
In this follow-up to the popular Little-Known Facts about Well-Known Stuff, David Hoffman delves into the stories behind some of our favorite places. Little-Known Facts about Well-Known Places goes beyond the obvious to reveal the tidbits that we have yet to discover. Covering every aspect— from food, film, and fashion to people, history, and art—these collections of offbeat facts and figures are guaranteed to delight a first-time visitor and surprise even the most jaded local. Packed with a wealth of revelations, Little-Known Facts about Well-Known Places is a must-have for know-it-alls, information addicts, curious readers, armchair travelers, and pop culture junkies of all ages.
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