Facts about the 50 States 100 New York

Think you know the Big Apple? Think again. Did you know the Statue of Liberty's famous green skin is as thin as two pennies, or that a secret, glittering subway station lies hidden right under your feet? From the top of the Empire State Building, once designed to dock airships, to the world's largest vault of gold buried deep beneath Wall Street, New York is a city built on mind-blowing secrets and larger-than-life legends.But the adventure doesn't stop with the landmarks. Dive into 100 bizarre and fascinating facts that reveal the true heart of the Empire State. Discover why you technically can't honk your horn, what makes a New York bagel legendary, and how the state became home to both real-life heroes and the superheroes of our favorite comics. This book is your non-stop ticket to the world's most exciting state, packed with fun, history, and surprises on every page.