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Subject: Why is NY called Big Apple?
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Date: Tue, 21-Aug-84 15:19:54 EDT
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Posted: Tue Aug 21 15:19:54 1984
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Can anyone explain why New York is referred to as the Big Apple?
What does this term actually mean and what is its significance to
this city?