Most people have probably never heard of it but there is a tiny 100 by 200-foot island on the East River in New York City called U Thant Island.
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These Streets Never Sleep
From 24-hour dining to all-night clubs, some cities rebut the notion that nighttime is for sleeping. Get to know more about New York, Sao Paulo, Madrid, Beirut, and Paris.
Manhattan for $1,000
Did you know? The island of Manhattan was purchased from American Indian people in 1626 for about US$1,000 in modern currency.
New York Coastline
New York City’s coastline is longer than those of Miami, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco combined. Did you know that?
From New York to Los Angeles
How much it would cost a taxi cab ride from New York City to Los Angeles?
Tree For Free
New York City homeowners can request that a tree planted outside their homes for free.
No Windows
There's a skyscraper in New York City with no windows. Do you know where is it located?
Rainbow York City
Do you know how many same-sex couples were married in New York City on the first day that same-sex marriage was legal statewide?
New York on Fire
Do you know what the MTA does to prevent getting ice on a railway from happening?
First Capital of the United States of America
New York City became the first national capital of the U.S. for a year. When did that happen?
Coffee City
Did you know? New Yorkers drink almost 7 times more coffee than other cities in the US.
Petite House
Do you know where is located the narrowest house in New York City?
Little Oyster and Big Oyster Islands
Did you know? When the Dutch first arrived in Manhattan, there were massive oyster beds. In fact, Ellis Island and Liberty Island were called Little Oyster and Big Oyster Island.
Parks in the Past
Did you know? Madison Square Park, Washington Square Park, Union Square Park, and Bryant Park used to be cemeteries.
Nitrogen City
Did you know? Those scary nitrogen gas tanks you see on the corners of streets are used to keep underground telephone wires dry.
New York Bagel
Did you know? Eating a New York bagel is equivalent to eating one-quarter to one-half a loaf of bread.
The Fearless Girl at Wall Street
A remarkable way to celebrate the power of women in leadership to life.
Frozen New York Harbor
The winter of 1780 was so harsh in New York that New York harbor froze over. People could walk from Manhattan to Staten Island on the ice.