Chicago
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Chicago Quick Facts
- Population: 2.7 Million
- Professional Sports Teams: 9
- Nickname: The Windy City
- Famous Landmark: Cloudgate AKA “The Bean”
Other Chicago Facts
Spray Paint
Spray Paint was invented in Chicago
Color TV
In 1956, Chicago was the first city to display an all-color television.
Backwards River
The Chicago River is the only river in the world that flows backwards.
Impressionist Paintings
The Art Institute of Chicago has the largest collection of impressionist paintings outside of Paris.
Televised Debate
CBS Chicago broadcasted the first televised presidential debate in 1960.
Chicago By the Numbers
Million
Average attendance of the annual Taste of Chicago food festival.
Sq Miles
Size (in square miles) of the area of Chicago.
States
Number of states visible from Skydeck, located in the Willis Tower.
Feet Tall
Height (in feet) of the Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower.
NBA Championships
Number of NBA championships won in the 1990’s by the Chicago Bulls.