Discover the Northeast: 4 Amazing Fun Facts You Can't Miss About This Enchanting Region

1. Revolutionary Blue Hen Chickens

Who knew chickens could spark such revolution: The Delaware Blue Hen Chicken, adopted as the official state bird in 1939, owes its fame to various origin stories, including soldiers carrying a flock of blue game chickens during the Revolutionary War. Far from being a disgruntled henpecked in colonial cockfights, the mascot of the University of Delaware's sports teams, YoUDee, is a descendant of these legendary birds, crossbred with the Spanish Blue Andalusian breed and happily ruling the roost as non-combatants.
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2. Salem's Witchy Haunted Happenings

If the Sanderson sisters traded in their broomsticks for party planners: Salem, Massachusetts, is not just infamous for its witch trials but also for its month-long Haunted Happenings event, featuring a spectacular witches' parade, spine-chilling tours, and bewitching pumpkin crafts.
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Did you know NYC has about 4 million pigeons with incredible homing and distance-trekking skills? But beware, they might also carry diseases! Discover more fun facts about the Big Apple.

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3. NYC Rat-approved Lombardi's Pizza

In a mouth-watering rat race to the delicious finish: Lombardi's pizza from New York City emerged as the pie-destined favorite among the city's discerning rodents, according to a cheeky taste test conducted by the staff of New York Magazine. The saucy showdown included delectable contenders from famed pizza joints like Grimaldi's, Motorino, and Williamsburg, but it was Lombardi's that took a big, cheesy bite out of the competition, winning with a significant margin.
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4. Empire State Building's Stair Sprint

When the StairMaster just doesn't "stair" things up enough: the Empire State Building Run-Up challenges daring runners to sprint up 1,576 stairs and over 1,000 feet of vertical height, all to reach the 86th floor. The unbeaten records – 9 minutes 33 seconds for men in 2003 and 11 minutes 23 seconds for women in 2006 – certainly "lift" the bar for all!
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