Did you know? In 1857, toilet paper was invented by Joseph C. Gayetty in NYC. 😷
New York is a vibrant city. You probably have heard, it never sleeps. And as Frank said again and again: "If you can make it here you can make it anywhere."
It's a concrete jungle where dreams are made. More than 8.5 million people from all over the world call the Big Apple home, and another 60 million or so visit it every year.
That happens for a good reason: no matter what you love or which are your interests – art, food, architecture, photography, shopping, sightseeing, theater, music, romance, adventure, exploration – New York is the place where you can find it all and much more.
It's a new surprise on every corner, every day. It's a dream in every heart. Just have your eyes and sensibility open. In New York you can learn a new thing every single day. In New York you can make your dream come true. So, why not give it a try?
All in fun facts
Did you know? In 1857, toilet paper was invented by Joseph C. Gayetty in NYC. 😷
Did you know? Albert Einstein’s eyeballs are stored in a safe deposit box in New York City.
Did you know? Up until 1957, there was a pneumatic mail tube system that was used to connect 23 post offices across 27 miles. At one point, it moved 97,000 letters a day.
Did you know? There is a secret train platform in the Waldorf Astoria hotel.
Did you know? UPS, FedEx, and other commercial delivery companies receive up to 7,000 parking tickets a DAY, contributing up to $120 million in revenue for the city of New York.
Where is the largest Chinese population of any city outside of Asia?
Would you like to buy a private island in New York City for just US$10?
Did you know? It can cost over $289,000 for a one-year hot dog stand permit in Central Park.