Posted by arnulfo on 2009/10/22
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. 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.
Next to Warsaw, Chicago has the largest Polish population in the world.
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Posted by arnulfo on 2009/10/22
Antarctica is the only land on our planet that is not owned by any country.
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Posted by arnulfo on 2009/10/22
The Amazon rainforest produces more than 20% the world’s oxygen supply.
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