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WTF Fun Fact 13541 – NYC’s Rat Czar

New York City appointed its first-ever rat czar. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13541 – NYC’s Rat Czar appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Jewish NYC: A Vibrant Community Surpassing Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

Judaism ranks as the second most prevalent religion in New York City, boasting a Jewish community larger than the combined populations of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. This vibrant metropolis is home to a diverse array of Jewish traditions, including the Hasidic, Modern Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform movements. New York City’s Jewish heritage can be traced… Read More »

When Ozone gas was first identified…

When Ozone gas was first identified in 1840 its harmful effects were not widely understood – it was associated with fresh air and recuperative properties. In 1882, a businessman coined the name Ozone Park (NY) to promote the area’s proximity to “fresh tonic ocean air”. The post When Ozone gas was first identified… appeared first… Read More »

Oysters used to be one of the cheapest…

Oysters used to be one of the cheapest and widely available foods in New York City, and crushed oyster shells were even used as mortar to build the city and pave its roads. The post Oysters used to be one of the cheapest… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

The vast majority of “Push to Walk” buttons….

The vast majority of “Push to Walk” buttons at intersections and “Close Door” buttons in elevators are disabled and only exist to give the illusion of control. In NYC, less than 10% of walk buttons are still even connected to the power grid. The post The vast majority of “Push to Walk” buttons…. appeared first… Read More »

There is a wire called an eruv…

There is a wire called an eruv that hangs above Manhattan encircling much of the borough, acting as a symbolic boundary that turns the public streets into a private space, much like one’s own home that allows Jewish people to move about freely without having to worry about breaking Jewish law. The post There is… Read More »

All New Yorkers used to have to move…

All New Yorkers used to have to move on May 1st if their lease expired. It was known as “Moving Day” which led to massive traffic jams. The post All New Yorkers used to have to move… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

The Brooklyn Dodgers name stems…

The Brooklyn Dodgers name stems from a nickname given in the 1890s to people who, in a matter of life and death, had to evade railcars speeding down the streets. They were known as trolley dodgers. Trolleys were new inventions, which led to two issues. First, cities lacked the safety infrastructure which protects pedestrians today… Read More »