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There is a wire called an eruv that hangs above Manhattan encircling much of the borough, acting as a symbolic boundary that turns the public streets into a private space, much like one’s own home that allows Jewish people to move about freely without having to worry about breaking Jewish law.
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The Brooklyn Dodgers name stems from a nickname given in the 1890s to people who, in a matter of life and death, had to evade railcars speeding down the streets. They were known as trolley dodgers. Trolleys were new inventions, which led to two issues. First, cities lacked the safety infrastructure which protects pedestrians today […]
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Most of the native speakers of the critically endangered Germanic language, Gottscheerish, now live in Queens, New York City.
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There is a neighborhood called “The Hole” in NYC. It has no streetlights, sidewalks, or sewers, and it sits 12 feet below the surrounding area (hence the name). It was once home to a farming town, black cowboys, the mob, until finally earning the reputation of the worst neighborhood in NYC.
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The famous “I ❤ NY” logo was drawn in the back of a taxi cab, given to New York for free, and makes New York State close to $30 million per year.
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Despite how TV shows and movies depict it, New York only has a few alleys. Almost every alley scene is shot at the same location: Cortlandt Alley.
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In 1896, New York passed a law that alcohol could only be served on Sunday if it was with a meal. New York taverns then started “selling” inedible sandwiches (served with a drink). The waiter would collect the sandwich at the end of the meal, and serve it the next customer.
The steam iconically shooting out of the streets of New York City comes from the underground new york steam system. The 105 mile system of pipes began providing services in 1882, it uses clean water and still delivers steam to over 2,000 city buildings today.
Because there’s basically a museum dedicated to everything these days, it makes sense that a museum dedicated to makeup should exist, too. And, frankly, it is sure to get some folks pretty excited.
In May 2020, the Makeup Museum is set to open in New York City. The museum is dedicated to telling the story of the impact that makeup has had on society, and the first exhibit will be called “Pink Jungle: 1950s Makeup in America.” This first installation will highlight the icons, entrepreneurs, and artifacts that defined that fascinating decade.
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Co-founder Doreen Bloch said,
“The Makeup Museum is a critical institution for the cultural landscape in New York because makeup has a 10,000-year history. There is so much that the Makeup Museum wants and has to explore. The 1950s is a perfect time period for the Makeup Museum to start within the debut exhibition because the 1950s is the birth of the modern cosmetics industry.”
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The museum’s Facebook page talks about the mission of the organization:
“The Makeup Museum is the world’s leading institution exploring the history of beauty and its ongoing impact on society. The Makeup Museum is dedicated to empowering all people to learn about and have fun with beauty. The Makeup Museum brings beauty to life through large-scale exhibits, events, and interactive and shoppable programming.”
The museum will be located at 94 Gansevoort Street in New York City.
What do you think? Are you going to check this out when it opens next year? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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You’ve seen it before. You love it. And now the 2020 version is here.
I’m talking about the New York City Taxi Drivers Calendar.
These men and women spend long hours cruising around the Big Apple, but they need a break from the chaos once in a while. So they all took time to pose for this very entertaining calendar.
Let’s take a look!
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Darek, heartthrobbin for the 2014 calendar.
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Quintuplets
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Does this photo even need a caption?
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You wish your hair looked this good.
Posted by NYC Taxi Drivers Calendar on Tuesday, November 26, 2019
The Harlem Globetrotters got nothin on Greg.
Posted by NYC Taxi Drivers Calendar on Sunday, November 24, 2019
Sometimes the best fix is to stop what you’re doing, take your shirt off and just pose for the camera.•Darek, Mr. May
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Mikhail outtake from the 2015 calendar
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You can order your 2020 calendar HERE. Great for a stocking stuffer!
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