NOW WAIT JUST A NEW YORK MINUTE & OTHER FUN FACTS ABOUT THE CITY: Your Guide to Faking it with the Best of New Yorkers

Do you know that the building you pass every day may not even be real? Are you familiar with the etiquette of the Subway System? Did you know the Pizza Principle is secretly controlling the cost of your subway fare? Will you rest easier at night if you could just find out what size shoes the Lady Liberty wears? With this guide in your hands, you will view New York City with wholly new eyes. Whether you have lived here all your life or visit it but never stay too long, you might not know your city as well as you thought you did.For your ease, we have divided this guide into several main categories. It contains facts about NYC’s History, People, Food, Landmarks and Attractions, Celebrities, Daily Life, Geography, and Climate. We have also included activities that signal the beginning of each new section. Try them out because as you brainstorm, you may discover details about your city that were hidden – or forgotten – before!