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Jul 5, 2009

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Today's Question:

U.S. Cities

• Why is New York City called the Big Apple?
• In the phrase, "District of Columbia"— to what or whom does 'Columbia' refer?
• I am hoping to get some information about the top 50 fastest growing cities in the U.S. during the past year.
• What are the top 25 cities in the U.S. that are visited most by tourists? And which make the most money from tourism?
• What city is known as The Loon Capital of the World? Hint: Wisconsin.
• The first public school was established in 1635. In which city was this school?
• What is the oldest U.S. city that is also a capital?
• What is the oldest city in the United States?
• How many state capitals are also the largest cities in their states?
• Which U.S. city is called "The Emerald City?"
• Why are St. Paul and Minneapolis called "Twin Cities"?
• How much water (in gallons) does New York City consume in one day?
• On top of the Capitol Records building in Los Angeles there is a light blinking a message in Morse code. What is the message saying?
• What were the first U.S. cities linked by a transcontinental phone line?

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