New York, New York: A City That Has Everything... Except...
New York City. The Big Apple. The Concrete Jungle Where Dreams Are Made of... and Skyscrapers. It’s a place where you can find everything from a hot dog vendor to a world-renowned opera house. But, believe it or not, there’s one thing you won’t find in the heart of this bustling metropolis.
A Brief History of Tall Things
New York has a long and storied history of building things that reach for the sky. From the Flatiron Building, which looked like it was about to topple over (but never did, thank goodness), to the Empire State Building, which was once the tallest building in the world (until it was rudely upstaged by the World Trade Center), New Yorkers have always had a penchant for the vertical.
So, What Isn’t Here?
You might be thinking, "Okay, smart guy, just tell me what's not there already!" Fine, fine, I will.
New York City does not have a Great Wall of China.
I know, right? Mind blown. It's a shocking revelation, I know. But there it is. No matter how hard you look, you won't find a massive wall snaking its way through Central Park. Maybe if they ever need to keep out hordes of tourists, they’ll reconsider.
Now, you might be wondering, "But what about that brick wall around that one park?" Or, "Isn't there a tall fence around Trump Tower?" Well, those are just feeble attempts at imitation. They don't count.
Why No Great Wall?
You might be asking yourself, "Why on earth would anyone want to build the Great Wall of China in New York City?" And to be honest, it's a fair question. I mean, we already have walls around our apartments to keep out our noisy neighbors. Why would we need something so drastic?
Perhaps the city planners thought it would be too much of a traffic hazard. Or maybe they were worried about property values. Whatever the reason, we can all agree that New York is better off without it.
How to...
- How to avoid disappointment when visiting New York: Don’t expect to see the Great Wall.
- How to impress your friends with useless knowledge: Tell them New York doesn’t have a Great Wall.
- How to plan a trip to China: Include a visit to the Great Wall.
- How to build a wall: Start small, maybe with LEGOs.
- How to appreciate New York City: Focus on its other amazing features.