100 Amazing Facts about New York City
Marc Dresgui
Dive into the incredible world of New York City with "100 Amazing Facts About New York" and uncover the secrets of the city that never sleeps! 馃崕
This audiobook is your ticket to discovering the hidden wonders of one of the most iconic cities in the world. Perfect for curious young listeners aged 7 to 12, "100 Amazing Facts About New York" combines education, excitement, and awe-inspiring stories to keep kids and families engaged from start to finish.
Have you ever wondered why the Statue of Liberty turned green, or how pigeons in the city can recognize human faces? What about a hidden underground river still flowing beneath Manhattan or the amazing way skyscrapers are designed to withstand the wind? This audiobook brings these fascinating facts to life with vivid storytelling and expert narration.
Each fact takes you on a journey through New York's incredible history, breathtaking architecture, ingenious innovations, and surprising natural wonders. From a giant clock visible across the Hudson to rooftop gardens that grow fresh produce, you'll explore how New York thrives as a modern marvel while embracing its rich past.
Why you'll love this audiobook:
Educational and Entertaining:Wide-ranging topics:Perfect for young minds:Quiz included:
Whether you鈥檙e a lifelong New Yorker or just love learning about amazing places, "100 Amazing Facts About New York" will open your ears and mind to the magic of this extraordinary city.
Duration - 2h 45m.
Author - Marc Dresgui.
Narrator - Marc Dresgui.
Published Date - Friday, 26 January 2024.
Copyright - 漏 2024 Marc Dresgui 漏.
Location:
United States
Description:
Dive into the incredible world of New York City with "100 Amazing Facts About New York" and uncover the secrets of the city that never sleeps! 馃崕 This audiobook is your ticket to discovering the hidden wonders of one of the most iconic cities in the world. Perfect for curious young listeners aged 7 to 12, "100 Amazing Facts About New York" combines education, excitement, and awe-inspiring stories to keep kids and families engaged from start to finish. Have you ever wondered why the Statue of Liberty turned green, or how pigeons in the city can recognize human faces? What about a hidden underground river still flowing beneath Manhattan or the amazing way skyscrapers are designed to withstand the wind? This audiobook brings these fascinating facts to life with vivid storytelling and expert narration. Each fact takes you on a journey through New York's incredible history, breathtaking architecture, ingenious innovations, and surprising natural wonders. From a giant clock visible across the Hudson to rooftop gardens that grow fresh produce, you'll explore how New York thrives as a modern marvel while embracing its rich past. Why you'll love this audiobook: Educational and Entertaining:Wide-ranging topics:Perfect for young minds:Quiz included: Whether you鈥檙e a lifelong New Yorker or just love learning about amazing places, "100 Amazing Facts About New York" will open your ears and mind to the magic of this extraordinary city. Duration - 2h 45m. Author - Marc Dresgui. Narrator - Marc Dresgui. Published Date - Friday, 26 January 2024. Copyright - 漏 2024 Marc Dresgui 漏.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
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Introduction
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Fact 1 - The new york subway runs 24 hours a day
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Fact 2 - More than 800 languages spoken in the city
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Fact 3 - Central park is home to a stone castle
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Fact 4 - The empire state building changes color
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Fact 5 - Dog parks in every neighborhood
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Fact 6 - Skyscrapers move with the wind
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Fact 7 - Central park squirrels have incredible memories
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Fact 8 - The public library has rare books
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Fact 10 - The statue of liberty has changed color
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Fact 11 - A museum dedicated to new york firefighters
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Fact 12 - A ghost subway station under the city
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Fact 13 - Secret rooftop gardens
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Fact 14 - 11,000 kilometers of underground cables used
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Fact 15 - Pigeons recognize human faces
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Fact 16 - A fossil forest hidden beneath manhattan
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Fact 17 - Wooden water tanks on skyscrapers
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Fact 19 - Manhole covers made in india
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Fact 20 - The largest analog clock is in new york city
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Fact 21 - A meteorite on display at the natural history museum
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Fact 22 - Exceptionally pure tap water
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Fact 23 - Brooklyn bridge tested with elephants
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Fact 24 - Oysters used as bargaining chips
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Fact 25 - Emblematic architectural fire escapes
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Fact 26 - A former railroad line transformed into a green promenade
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Fact 27 - Mobile libraries on the road
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Fact 28 - Wild apple trees grew in manhattan
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Fact 29 - Special hooks for firefighters' elevators
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Fact 30 - Times square was once a farming district
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Fact 32 - A station with double decker trains
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Fact 34 - An abandoned hospital on roosevelt island
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Fact 35 - The world's first skyscraper built here
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Fact 36 - Legends of alligators in the sewers
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Fact 37 - A school in a skyscraper
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Fact 38 - Traffic lights with a unique history
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Fact 39 - A clock counting the seconds to the end of the century
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Fact 40 - Tons of recycled oyster shells
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Fact 42 - Street lamps also serve as wi fi hotspots
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Fact 43 - A grid map of streets since 1811
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Fact 44 - A floating nature reserve on a quay
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Fact 46 - Police horse stables open to the public
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Fact 47 - A hidden celestial ceiling at grand central
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Fact 49 - Robots used by firefighters
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Fact 50 - Wind absorbers for skyscrapers
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Fact 51 - Sea wolves back in local waters
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Fact 52 - A sanctuary for migratory birds
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Fact 54 - An old working train for enthusiasts
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Fact 55 - A giant beehive inspires a work of architecture
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Fact 56 - Ancient fossils in sidewalks
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Fact 57 - A street famous for its cherry blossoms
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Fact 58 - Manhole covers adorned with artistic engravings
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Fact 59 - The statue of liberty assembled like a jigsaw puzzle
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Fact 61 - A former railway station turned restaurant
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Fact 62 - Technologically advanced refuse trucks
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Fact 63 - An artificial waterfall near the brooklyn bridge
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Fact 64 - Live fish and shellfish in the sewers
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Fact 65 - An observatory with a hidden telescope
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Fact 66 - Noise barriers along underground freeways
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Fact 67 - Ferry docks used as fish sanctuaries
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Fact 69 - Id tags on central park trees
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Fact 70 - The oldest bridge still in use
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Fact 71 - A school teaching green roof maintenance
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Fact 72 - Solar panels integrated into skyscrapers
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Fact 73 - A hidden beach on a small island
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Fact 74 - Fire hydrants as summer fountains
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Fact 75 - Urban vegetable gardens on rooftops
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Fact 76 - Planes flying over a dog park
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Fact 77 - A clock that displays the time in several dimensions
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Fact 78 - An old bowling alley under a hotel
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Fact 79 - Luminous fish in nearby waters
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Fact 80 - An underground river running through the city
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Fact 81 - A wind turbine powers a green energy museum
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Fact 82 - Historic railway carriages used for christmas
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Fact 83 - A butterfly sanctuary in the middle of manhattan
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Fact 84 - A bee park built on an island
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Fact 85 - An old railroad line as bird habitat
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Fact 86 - Authentic moon rocks in museums
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Fact 87 - A disused railway station used for secret tests
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Fact 88 - A skyscraper designed to withstand tremors
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Fact 89 - An old brick factory turned museum
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Fact 90 - Heated public benches in winter
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Fact 91 - A giant ice factory near queens
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Fact 92 - Illuminated sidewalks powered by pedestrian energy
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Fact 93 - Recycled plastic stained glass windows in a church
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Fact 94 - A giant green wall visible from a park
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Fact 95 - A street famous for its mosaic paving stones
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Fact 97 - A bridge resonating like a musical instrument
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Fact 98 - A tower powered by wind turbines
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Fact 99 - A giant mural painted on a mirrored facade
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Fact 100 - Skyscrapers reflecting the sun to light up backstreets
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Ending Credits
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