strange statues

NEW YORK

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July 2nd 2010
Hot in the city!! We came to NYC early in the morning.. The temperature was not what we were used to in Iceland, where we had spent 4 days freezing our rear off! The sun was shining, clear blue skies and the thermometre was clear red with app. 35C, NICE!! But walking around trying to find the cheapest option to get into the city, with your backpack that weights more or less 20kg is not cool! ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more