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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2013 14:21:41 GMT -5
July 9th, 2013 - Toledo, Ohio, United StatesOne SeaGate, Toldeo's tallest building: The Toledo Zoo: 7 Facts About Toledo:1) It has a population of around 284,000, though it was once had a population of nearly 100,000 more than that. Like many cities in the region, it has experienced depopulation in recent decades. 2) Toledo is home to the Mud Hens, one of the longest-running minor league baseball teams. They have been around since 1896. 3) Nobody knows exactly where the phrase "Holy Toledo!" comes from, but it is speculated that it may have to do with the large amount of churches in Toledo, and the high ratio of churches to bars. 4) It has been nicknamed The Glass City due to ts importance in the glass industry. New York City's Twin Towers used glass from Toledo. 5) The city experiences warm summers and cold winters. Average highs range from 33F (0C) in January to 85F (29C) in July. It experiences much less lake effect snowfall than other cities on lake Erie (such as Cleveland and Buffalo) due to the direction of the winds. 6) "The Big Three" in American automakers (Ford, General Motors and Chrysler/Dodge) all have factories here. 7) World-famous actress Katie Holmes hails from Toledo, as do high profile football coaches Urban Meyer, Jim Harbaugh and John Harbaugh.
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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Jul 12, 2013 0:04:09 GMT -5
Toledo seems like an underrated city especially given it's overshadowed by the three C's in Ohio. Got some good lakefront views there, it seems! And of course, you had to show a winter shot of the city. Would likely stop by if I'm on a road trip in the region.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2013 14:10:29 GMT -5
July 12th, 2013 - Amsterdam, NetherlandsYou won't see this in the US: Only occasionally seen in the US: The Royal Palace: A look inside: Some looks at the canals: The Natural Monument: The Munttoren: 7 Facts About Amsterdam:1) With a population of just over 800,000, it is the most populous city in the Netherlands. The metro area is home to over 2.3 million people. 2) It has a reputation as a party city, and every year millions of tourists come here to enjoy things that are likely not permitted back where they come from. While the sale of marijuana is technically illegal, it is widely sold and not punishable by law. Prostitution is also a popular draw among male travellers. 3) Cycling is very popular here. In fact, there are more bicycles than human beings! It is estimated that there are 1 million bicycles within city limits, compared to just 500,000 cars. 4) It has the most museums of any city on earth. 5) Amsterdam has 165 canals that total for 60 miles (100 kilometers). 6) Because of all those canals, there are a LOT of bridges. 1,281, to be exact. That's three times as many as Venice, Italy. 7) The weather is typically cool for most of the year, but averages always remain above freezing. The warmest months are July and August, where the typical day tops out at 72F (22C).
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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Jul 13, 2013 13:05:56 GMT -5
I'd love to visit Amsterdam sometime - the canal-side architecture is absolutely stunning. Had no idea they have THAT many more bridges than Venice, but I guess it makes sense as it's a larger city. The combination of old architecture and the tram system in the picture up there really does seem quite contrasting but it's a good mix to have. The Royal Palace looks very striking, definitely comparable to such structures in other major European capitals. And of course, it's so full of sinful activities it makes Las Vegas seem tame by comparison! I definitely wouldn't take children into De Wallen....
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