Tag: Fun fact
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Types of pizza
I learned that New Yorkers are obsessed with ‘their’ pizza and nothing beats those big juicy slices of pie. After its invention in the 18th century in Naples (Italy), the pizza has spread worldwide and styles changed to adapt to different regions and tastes. If you include the variety of toppings, spices, herbs, ingredients, dough…
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Monchhichi
Have you ever heard of this toy? A stuffed animal monkey to be exact? It was quite popular in Germany but funnily I never thought that it is Japanese nor that it is a thing in the US. So when I spotted them in a display window, some childhood memories came crashing back. Apparently those…
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Ferry ride
Sunday funday… with a trip to Hoboken, a city in New Jersey, most famous for being Frank Sinatra’s birthplace. It was very hot today so I thought it would be nice to switch up the means of transportation from the sticky (and stinky) subway to the ferry with outdoor seating, skyline views and a fresh…
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Paint and sip
I thought it’s time to try something new! So I signed up for a painting class 🎨 The idea is to get creative whilst enjoying a glass of wine and munch a slice of pizza (can it get even more ‘New York’!?) Super curious to see what the evening will bring but so far, the…
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Sunday stroll
First time I’ve ventured outside Manhattan and explored Greenpoint. The northern tip of Brooklyn has nice vibes, cool restaurants and amazing views of the Manhattan skyline ☺️ The area was originally farmland and many European settlers landed on this strip of American soil which they referred to as the lush, tree covered tip of land…
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NYC trash collection
It always strikes me that one of the most modern and innovative cities in the world still collects its trash like this… super outdated, unhygienic and smelly- especially with these hot temperatures and high humidity! It’s fascinating (and shocking) that trash collection in NYC hasn’t changed since like… ever. If you’re curious, check out this…
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Berliner Currywurst
Is so tasty! I could end this post with this statement only and encourage you to visit Berlin and try for yourself. But let me give you some fun facts as well. 1. There are heated discussions about who invented the dish and makes the tastiest version: Berlin vs. Hamburg vs. The Ruhr area. You…
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Fun fact- May 1st
Basically a two-in-one holiday: 1. May Day as an ancient celebration of spring mainly on the northern hemisphere 2. International Workers Day or Labor Day with roots in the Labor movement and its efforts to improve working conditions observed in over 160 countries. Not in the US though, where Labor Day is in September (chosen…
Josephine in New York City 