chicago, n.Trivia

Chicago's nickname “The Windy City” doesn't describe its weather, but its bloviating politicians during its first World's Fair.

The Chicago River flows backwards; the flow reversal project was completed in 1900

A “Chicago-style” hot dog never includes ketchup.

Chicago was raised by over a foot during the 1850s and ’60s without disrupting daily life.

Chicago O'Hare Airport was named in honor of U.S. Navy fighter pilot and Medal of Honor recipient Butch O'Hare.

Chicago is named the Windy City because in the mid 1800’s, politicians were considered “windbags” who only cared about money.

has the second largest Polish population in the world (second only to Warsaw)