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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?
• 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?
• 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?
• What were the first U.S. cities linked by a transcontinental phone line?

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