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Interesting facts about New york

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By skmania

New york is one of the famous state of North America.It is situated country's mid atlantic and north eastern regions.It rank as the 27th largest state in America.come, let us know about the fun and interresting facts about the New york.


fun and interesting facts

  • New york has been named after the england's duke of york.

  • It is the third most populous state in America.

  • Dairing is the most important farming activity of new york.

  • The ‘Fashion Institute of Technology’ in Manhattan is the only school in the world that offers a Bachelor of Science Degree, with a Major in Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing.

  • It is first capital of America.

  • Genesee River of New York is one of the few rivers that flow from south to north.

  • Toilet paper was invented by Joseph C. Gayetty, of New York City, in the year 1857.

  • Horseheads, in New York, is the first and only village in the United States that is dedicated to the service of the American military horses.

  • New York was the first state in United States to require license plates on cars.

  • The first pizzeria in United States was opened in New York City, in 1895, by Gennaro Lombardi.

  • The ‘New York Post’, set up in 1803, is the oldest running newspaper in the United States.







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