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Maybe You Can Be Too Thin? Meet the World's Skinniest Skyscraper
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Standing 1,428 feet tall and just 60 feet wide, Steinway Tower in New York City has earned the nickname, "The Coffee Stirrer."
12 WPA Projects that Still Exist
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WPA projects spanned from New York to California, and many still exist today. Find out about 12 WPA projects that can still be found.
8 Famous Parks Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Plus a Tiny One You May Not Know About
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The designer of New York's Central Park believed that public parks were 'democratic spaces' belonging to all citizens, and aren't we glad he did?
How Exploding Manholes Work
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Manhole covers have been blasting out of the ground in New York City. Find out what causes these strange explosions and how powerful they really are.
Charles Lindbergh's Transatlantic Flight
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Charles Lindbergh made the first transatlantic flight, from New York to Paris. Learn more about Charles Lindbergh's flight and his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis.
5 Tips for Sporting the Soho Chic Look
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The Soho chic look comes from the streets of Soho in New York. Do you have what it takes? See five tips for getting the Soho chic look.
What are TV upfronts?
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TV upfronts are a sure sign of spring in New York. Learn how networks use them to show off shows, and rake in advertisers' money at HowStuffWorks.
Why André the Giant Was Larger Than Life
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André the Giant made his wrestling debut at New York City's Madison Square Garden. HowStuffWorks looks at what made him larger than life.
A High-stepping History of the Rockettes
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The famed New York City dance troupe has been kicking its way into our hearts since the early 1930s. But they didn't get their start in the Big Apple.
Who Ya Gonna Call? The Dogs of R.A.T.S.
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In rat-infested New York City, the dogs of R.A.T.S. are working to rid the city of its burgeoning rat problem. HowStuffWorks goes along for the ride.