Some Crazy Random Facts about NYC You Probably Didn't Know

Did you know that it costs one million dollars to obtain a taxi cab license in New York City?

How about that Grand Central Station produces more radiation that a nuclear power plant is allowed to?

Well, how about our favorite: a squirrel once stepped on a power line in New York and shut down NASDAQ for over an hour (those pesky city squirrels certainly do have minds of their own, right?).

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New York is a pretty complicated, mysterious city, full of rich secrets and fun facts. We’ll bet there’s a lot that you don’t know about the Big Apple, so why not take the opportunity to dig in and learn more? Check out this awesome video below, which was written, filmed, and directed by Cristiano Maifre.

It’s three minutes filled with some great, random facts about NYC, plus gorgeous video footage that captures the timeless essence of New York, and everything we love about this big, beautiful city.


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