I Never Knew That About New York

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Almanacs & Trivia, Trivia, Travel, United States, History, Americas
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Author: Christopher Winn ISBN: 9781101634851
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group Publication: March 25, 2014
Imprint: Plume Language: English
Author: Christopher Winn
ISBN: 9781101634851
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication: March 25, 2014
Imprint: Plume
Language: English

A treasure trove of fascinating trivia about the city that never sleeps

Did you know:

• Grand Central Terminal is the largest railway station in the world.
• Columbus Circle is the point from which all official distances to and from New York are measured
• When Queen Elizabeth II visited Trinity Church in 1976, she was presented with 279 peppercorns in back rent
• Macy’s owns almost a full city block…but not the real estate its famous sign featuring its signature red bag is on.

Take a delightful journey from the bottom of the island of Manhattan to the top and discover extraordinary facts about New York along the way. You’ll find yourself saying, “I never knew that about New York!”

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A treasure trove of fascinating trivia about the city that never sleeps

Did you know:

• Grand Central Terminal is the largest railway station in the world.
• Columbus Circle is the point from which all official distances to and from New York are measured
• When Queen Elizabeth II visited Trinity Church in 1976, she was presented with 279 peppercorns in back rent
• Macy’s owns almost a full city block…but not the real estate its famous sign featuring its signature red bag is on.

Take a delightful journey from the bottom of the island of Manhattan to the top and discover extraordinary facts about New York along the way. You’ll find yourself saying, “I never knew that about New York!”

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