All of Pittsburgh’s professional sports teams wear black and gold, inspired by the city’s flag. The Pittsburgh Steelers have always worn these colors, while the Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins previously had different color schemes. The colors come from the family crest of William Pitt, Lord of Chatham. Pittsburgh is among the only cities to have […]
The oldest cities in the world are debated due to varying definitions of a city and continuous habitation. However, some contenders include Byblos, Damascus, Varansi, Medinat Al-Fayoum, Gaziantep, Delhi, Hebron, Athens, Luoyang, Arbil, Kirkuk, Adana, Jerusalem, Hama, Luxor/Thebes, Jaffa, and Aleppo. Jericho and Catal Huyuk are also possible contenders. Answering which settlements are the oldest […]
Pollution rankings vary, but some cities consistently make the lists. Kabwe, Zambia has high levels of lead due to unregulated mining. Sumgayit, Azerbaijan has high cancer rates due to chemical production. Linfen, China is often the most polluted city with coal dust and arsenic in drinking water. Norilsk, Russia is heavily polluted from mining and […]
Cities named “Idiot” exist in Mongolia, Cuba, Venezuela, and Argentina, with a Spanish air force base named “Dumb.” The name choices make sense when translated. Taft, California, was once called Moron, and “idiot” was a valid psychological term. A “moron” is an extra gene in viral reproduction. There are cities called “Idiot” in Mongolia, Cuba, […]
German artist Manfred Laber has created a “Pyramid of Time” made of concrete blocks to honor the founding of Wemding in southern Bavaria in 793 AD. A new block is added every 10 years, with completion expected in 3183. Each block weighs over six tons and some will be stacked. German artist Manfred Laber has […]
Paid toilets were introduced in America at transportation hubs, but the Committee to End Toilets in America (CEPTIA) formed in 1970 to fight for free toilets as a basic human right. Congresswoman March Fong Eu also protested against pay restrooms, leading to bans in several states. Paid toilets got their start in America at airports, […]
Cities make up 3% of US land area, but 80% of the population lives in them. The US has 60 million acres of urban land and over 3,600 urban areas. Private ownership covers over 60% of the land. Cities make up only about 3% of the total land area of the United States, despite the […]
The JW Westcott II is a mail ship with its own zip code, delivering mail to moving ships on the Detroit River. Postcodes are used for delivery and marketing purposes. ZIP codes were introduced in 1943 and extended ZIP codes in 1983. A mail ship called the JW Westcott II is used by the United […]
Cahokia was a large pre-Columbian settlement in North America, with up to 20,000 people living in and around it. It covered six square miles and included at least 120 earthen mounds. Archaeological finds include evidence of a game called Chunkey and human sacrifice. The city began to decline after a flood in 1200 AD and […]
America’s oldest cities are on the East Coast, founded by European settlers in the early 16th century. The Vikings visited but did not settle. St. Augustine, Florida, founded in 1565, is the oldest surviving American city. Jamestown and Plymouth symbolize the new land’s offerings. The oldest American cities on the West Coast are just 300 […]
92 US cities have patriotic names, including 31 with “Liberty” and 35 with “eagle.” New Freedom, PA was named after a family, while Patriot, IN has only 200 residents. Cincinnati, OH was named after a military society led by George Washington. According to the US Census Bureau, there were 92 2011 US cities with patriotic […]
Minneapolis and St. Paul, known as the Twin Cities, offer various tourist attractions for all interests. The Mall of America, Fitzgerald Theater, and Walker Art Center are noteworthy. The Mall of America has over 520 stores, an indoor theme park, and a wedding chapel. The Fitzgerald Theater is St. Paul’s oldest surviving theater space and […]
The Twin Cities, Minneapolis and Saint Paul, are urban areas that have grown into each other and make up the largest metropolitan area in Minnesota. Despite encompassing over 180 different cities and towns, the area is named after its two largest cities, which are only 9 kilometers apart. Each city has its own distinct physical […]
FHA loans have less strict regulations than conventional loans, but applicants must meet certain requirements, such as having a stable income for at least two years and a decent credit score. Prior credit issues are allowed but must have occurred at least two or three years ago. FHA préstamos are known to help people with […]
