5 Questions
What is the most filmed location in the world?
Central Park
How much revenue does New York City receive from parking tickets each year?
$120 million
What is the colour of the Statue of Liberty?
Copper
What is the process for musicians who want to perform in the NYC Subway system?
Audition with a panel
Is it legal to honk your horn in New York City?
Only in an emergency
Study Notes
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New York City is the most populous city in the United States and the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
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The first capital of the United States of America was located in New York City before it was moved to Washington D.C. in 1790.
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New York City is home to over 8.5 million people and has the most millionaires in the world.
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New York City has the highest rent prices in the United States.
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New York City is the birthplace of the English Muffin, pizza, spaghetti and meatballs, pasta primavera and eggs benedict.
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Central Park is the most filmed location in the world and is home to over 275 different species of birds.
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New York is a big city with a lot of history
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There are a lot of famous places in New York, including the Statue of Liberty and the Federal Reserve Bank
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New York has a lot of laws that are strange, such as it is a crime to pass wind in a church
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New York is a great city to live in, with a lot of things to do and see
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There are a variety of myths and facts about New York City that are either true or false.
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Some of the more popular myths include the fact that the city is green, that it has a secret train platform, and that tattooing was banned between 1961 and 1997.
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Other interesting facts about New York City include the fact that it is the coffee capital of the United States, that it has the largest stock exchange, and that it has a large Jewish population.
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New York City receives an estimated $120 million in revenue from parking tickets each year
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Hot dog stands in Central Park can cost up to $289,000 to operate
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There are fake buildings in the city for subway ventilation and maintenance
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The Statue of Liberty is not naturally green -it is copper in colour -and it took authorities 10 years to convince the public that the statue was safe to view
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In 1970, the New York Harbor froze over
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It takes 75,000 trees to print a Sunday edition of the New York Times
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Musicians who perform in the NYC Subway system go through a competitive audition process
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It is illegal to honk your horn in New York City unless it is an emergency
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The Central Park Mall is the only straight path in the park
Test your knowledge about the interesting and quirky facts of New York City with this quiz. From historical trivia to fun facts about the city's landmarks, discover how much you know about the Big Apple.
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