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New York City ...or Philadelphia?

Something that seems easy, but may be devilishly difficult. Do these questions pertain to NYC or Philly?
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Last updated: February 4, 2024
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First submittedFebruary 4, 2024
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1. Is further north
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2. Held the Constitutional Convention
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3. Has an earlier founding date
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NYC was founded in 1624. Philadelphia was founded in 1682.
4. Has the higher population
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5. Has been capital of the U.S.
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New York was the capital from 1788-1790. Philadelphia was the capital from 1790-1800.
6. Is named after a British city
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Philadelphia is named for the Greek words for Brotherly Love (Philos & Adelphos). New York City is named after the British city of York.
7. Has won more NBA championships
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The Knicks have won twice, & the nets have never won. The 76ers have won three times.
8. Has more National Park Sites
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New York has 12, while Philadelphia has 3.
9. Has the larger population increase percentage from 2010 to 2020
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New York City had about a 9% increase, while Philadelphia had about a 10% increase
10. Where Edgar Allan Poe lived
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11. Has more Michelin starred restaurants
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NYC has 71, and Philadelphia has 37.
12. Is the birthplace of the U.S. Navy
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13. Has 5 boroughs
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14. Home to America's First Zoo
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The Philadelphia Zoo was founded on July 1, 1874.
15. Overlooks a river on a state line
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New York lies on the Hudson, while Philly lies on the Delaware. Both are across the river from New Jersey.
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