Saturday, November 21, 2009

Fun Fact!

When the Dutch still controlled the region, Wall Street was the city limit and there was actually a wall there.

Answer to Trivia: An outbreak of cholera occurred.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Trivia Time

The 1840s was a prosperous period in Buffalo's early history, remembered fondly as the 'Fabulous Forties'. What tragic event in 1849 brought the decade to a somber close?

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Fun Fact!

The New York State flag depicts the figures of liberty and justice standing on either side of a shield.

Answer to Trivia Tuesday: True

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Trivia Tuesday!

The Bronx is the only borough of New York City which is believed to be part of the United States mainland...

A)True
B False

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Did You Know...

New York state's motto is Excelsior, which is Latin for "ever upwards".

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Fun Fact!

The first daily Yiddish newspaper appeared in 1885 in New York City.

Answer to Trivia: 1857

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Trivia Time!

Joseph Gayetty of NYC invented toilet paper in...

a)1900
b)1780
c)1857

Answer to previous trivia= 110 Million