LOS ANGELES Los Angeles's full name is El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de Los Angeles de Porciuncula -- and can be abbreviated to 3.63% of its size: ** L.A. **
NEW YORK CITY The term "The Big Apple" was coined by touring jazz musicians of the 1930's who used the slang expression "apple" for any town or city. Therefore, to play New York City is to play the big time - The Big Apple. There are more Irish in New York City than in Dublin, Ireland; more Italians in New York City than in Rome, Italy; and more Jews in New York City than in Tel Aviv, Israel.
OHIO There are no natural lakes in the state of Ohio, every one is manmade.
PITCAIRN ISLAND The smallest island with country status is Pitcairn in Polynesia, at just 1.75 sq. Miles/4,53 sq. Km.
ROME The first city to reach a population of 1 million people was Rome, Italy in 133 B.C.
There is a city called Rome on every continent.
Quote for the Day
"There is nothing wrong with making mistakes. Just don't respond with encores."
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