The 3 Geographic Accidents That Made NYC America's Richest City
Why is New York City so ridiculously huge compared to every other American city? Tyler Cooper breaks down the three geographic accidents that turned a tiny Dutch trading post into America's undisputed economic powerhouse. Spoiler: it wasn't just luck. Most people think NYC got big because of Wall Street or Broadway. Wrong. It started with a river that's 30 feet deep when most harbors barely hit 12 feet, a canal that cut shipping costs by 95%, and the perfect timing to welcome 23 million immigrants when America needed workers most. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why Manhattan's natural harbor beats…
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