How Many People Ride On NYC Subway Annually?

According to MTA (Metropolitan Transit Authority) 1.665 billion* Subway ride in New York City annually, which is 7th among the world's subway system.

Annual Subway Ridership*
1.			Tokyo	3.102 billion
2.			Seoul	2.518 billion
3.			Beijing	2.460 billion
4.			Moscow	2.389 billion
5.			Shanghai	2.276 billion
6.			Guangzhou	1.825 billion
7.			New York City	1.665 billion
8.			Mexico City	1.609 billion
9.			Paris	1.524 billion
10.			Hong Kong	1.444 billion

Source: *MTA, . N.p.. Web. 8 Aug 2013. <http://www.mta.info/nyct/facts/ffsubway.htm>.

Great Facts About Air Force One

 Get Some Facts About Air Force One!

So.. I am curious knowing some facts about U.S Air Force One, which is also called “ Flying White House.” Lets check out some facts  about Air Force One!,

Base: Air Force one’s home base is located in Suitland, Maryland.

How big is it? It is about 6 stories high, 231 feet, and 10 inch long

Wing size/Span: More than 195 feet!

Number of Seats: only 70    

Number of Crews: 26

How Speedy? O yes, it is speedy; it flies at 630 miles per hour, which close to supersonic speed

Defense System: “Infrared-missile and radar-jamming technology, along with a host of other top-secret aerial defenses and electronic countermeasures”

Everything else: “Executive suite for the president; 2 fully functional kitchens with a full-scale electric range that can churn out 100 meals at a time

Workstations: fax and copy machines; broadband Internet access; satellite video, dozens of secure phone lines, soundproof-able conference room”

Related Video of Air Force One, Check it out!

 
                                         
Source: Inside Air Force One. [Internet]. 2013. The History Channel website. Available from: http://www.history.com/topics/inside-air-force-one [Accessed 3 Aug 2013]

First President to Fly on the Plane

Theodore Roosevelt 

U.S 26th President, Theodor Roosevelt (1901 - 1909) was the first president to fly on the plane in 1910. 




Learn more about President Roosevelt

 

Source: Inside Air Force One. [Internet]. 2013. The History Channel website. Available from: http://www.history.com/topics/inside-air-force-one [Accessed 3 Aug 2013]

Few Facts about U.S White House

• "There are 132 rooms, 32 bathrooms, and 6 levels to accommodate all the people who live in, work in, and visit the White House. There are also 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 7 staircases, and 3 elevators mails and emails  a day."

• The White House receives approximately 6,000 visitors and over 20k mails and emails a day.

  
  

  ...Stay tuned for my next blog about few facts about U.S Presidents' living in the White House!

Checout this video about White House

Source: FirstGov, . N.p.. Web. 2 Aug 2013. <http://clinton4.nara.gov/WH/glimpse/WH_Facts/html/facts.html>.

What is The Smallest Country In The World?!

Vatican City

Vatican City is the World's smallest country in the world with a population of only approximately little more than 800! This country is smaller than New York City's Central Park, Believe it or NOT!! Also, " In terms of measuring, it just 0.2 square miles, almost 120 times smaller than the island of Manhattan." Learn more: Vatican City 

Check out this informative video about Vatican City!

                                                                    
Source: "What is the smallest country in the world? — Ask HISTORY — History Q&A."History.com — History Made Every Day — American & World History. N.p., 17 July 2013. Web. 31 July 2013. <http://www.history.com/news/ask-history/what-is-the-smallest-country-in-the-world>

7 Reasons You Need to Eat Grapes!

7 reasons you should eat grapes...

• Has antioxidant
• Great for heart
• Eyes health
• Lowers blood pressure
• Boosts your colon health
• Great for your brain
• Supports men’s health.

Grapes have been around a long, long time. In fact, the first grape varieties might date as far back as 6000 B.C

Checkout this video about grapes!

                                                 
  Source: http://www.tablegrape.com/overview.php http://www.tablegrape.com/didyouknow.php http://www.buzzle.com/articles/facts-about-grapes.html**