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Times Square Hum

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.
New York, New York

Obscura Antiques and Oddities

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Tucked in the back of this amazing antique store is an important piece of medical history.
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Ralph Kramden Statue

An homage to Jackie Gleason's bus-driving character from 'The Honeymooners.'
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Gorilla Diorama

Creating this diorama spurred naturalist Carl Akeley to begin advocating to protect the apes.
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New York's Adam and Eve Sculptures

Two large-scale sculptures of Adam and Eve greet visitors in the nude at the Time Warner Center in NYC.
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African Elephants Diorama

This magnificent herd of stampeding elephants has been frozen in time for over a century.
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Komodo Dragon Diorama

Here be dragons.
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Caffe Reggio

Sip a cappuccino in the historic cafe that introduced them to the United States.
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WPA Murals of the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House

Magnificent New Deal Murals evoke a time when New York City harbor was one of the world's greatest and busiest ports.
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284 Broome Street

The competition: breathe deeply as long as you can.
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Jacques Derrida's Favorite Banana Bread

The French deconstructionist had a weakness for baked goods.
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Strecker Memorial Laboratory

Site of the first pathological and bacteriological research facility in the United States.
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Hall of North American Mammals

Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.
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Mei Lai Wah

The impeccably spiced roast pork buns at this bakery are worth the wait.
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Economy Candy

Established in 1937, the oldest candy shop in New York City boasts a rainbow-colored inventory that would make Willy Wonka envious.
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African Burial Ground National Monument

This memorial honors thousands of enslaved Africans and their descendants who died in colonial New York.
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Nom Wah Tea Parlor

Dine on dumplings at the oldest dim sum restaurant in New York.
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Trinity Church Cemetery & Mausoleum

You must take the A train... to the last active cemetery in Manhattan.
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Graybar Rats

Rat sculptures try to infiltrate the Graybar Building in an architectural tribute to New York City's nautical history.
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Union Square Metronome

The most confusing clock in New York.
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Museum of Chinese in America

This small New York museum examines Chinese history from its origins right up to its arrival in the city.
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Grand Central Ceiling Dark Patch

A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.
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Gay Liberation

The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.
New York, New York

The Oldest Fence in New York

Built hundreds of years ago this downtown iron barrier once protected a much despised king.