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New York Weird Facts

4.0
(42 votes)
8 questions
English
AI Generated
Discover some of the strangest and most interesting facts about New York City in this fun and quirky quiz.
1
48 random squares
AI Generated

Which building has its own zip code?

Empire State Building

Chrysler Building

One World Trade Center

Statue of Liberty

53% got this right

The Empire State Building has its own zip code, 10118.
2
AI Generated

What was Central Park's original purpose?

Reservoir

Military training ground

Public park

Royal garden

Hard  26% got this right

Central Park was originally designed as a reservoir for New York City's water supply.
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48 random squares
AI Generated

What was the first pizzeria in the United States?

Lombardi's

Di Fara

Grimaldi's

Ray's Pizza

48% got this right

Lombardi's, opened in 1905, is the first pizzeria in the United States.
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48 random squares
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Which animal is illegal to keep as a pet in NYC?

Ferret

Opossum

Raccoon

Squirrel

Hard  20% got this right

Keeping ferrets as pets is illegal in New York City since 1999.
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AI Generated

What was the original name of New York City?

New Amsterdam

New England

New London

New Plymouth

43% got this right

New York City was originally called New Amsterdam when it was a Dutch settlement.
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AI Generated

Which famous toy store had a giant piano in NYC?

FAO Schwarz

Hamleys

Lego Store

Toys R Us

Hard  32% got this right

FAO Schwarz in NYC had a giant piano that visitors could play with their feet.
7
AI Generated

What is the nickname of NYC's public library lions?

Patience and Fortitude

Pride and Joy

Strength and Courage

Wisdom and Knowledge

Hard  14% got this right

The lions at the NYC Public Library are nicknamed Patience and Fortitude.
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48 random squares
AI Generated

Which NYC subway station has a whispering gallery?

Grand Central Terminal

Penn Station

Times Square

Union Square

42% got this right

Grand Central Terminal has a whispering gallery where whispers can be heard across the room.