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Fun facts you didn’t know about Boston

Boston is a city full of history, most of which is pretty common knowledge you learned about in elementary school. But there’s a lot about this city that’s not so well known.

Below are some fun facts you most likely didn’t know about Boston.

1. Boston is actually named after a town in England

It’s true! The city that’s an icon of the American Spirit is named after a town in England. Many of Boston’s early settlers were from Boston, England, and decided to keep the name.

2. The first American lighthouse was built in Boston Harbor in 1716

Little Brewster Island is where the first lighthouse was ever built in what is now the United States. While that lighthouse is long gone, the current island resident pictured above is actually the second-oldest working lighthouse in the United States, dating back to 1783.

3. Boston is home to the oldest public park in the U.S.

Boston Common is stretch of green sanctuary within the city of Boston dates back to 1634. It’s the oldest public park in the United States and continues to welcome residents and tourists alike.

4. “Happy Hours” are against the law

You won’t find any “Happy Hour” signs in the local Boston pub. The typical post-work drink deals have been banned since 1984.

5. The Fig Newton is named after a Boston suburb

A favourite American sweet snack for decades, the Fig Newton is actually named after the Boston suburb of Newton, Massachusetts.

6. The Red Sox have a patent on a colour

Fenway Park is another American icon found in Boston. It’s Green Monster is so renowned, The Red Sox have actually patented the shade “Fenway Green.”

7. Boston was home to the first U.S. chocolate factory

Rejoice, chocolate lovers! The very first chocolate factory in the United States was build in the Lower Mills section in the Dorchester neighbourhood of Boston.

8. A deadly wave of molasses once flooded the North End

In January 15, 1919, a storage tank holding more than 2 million gallons of molasses burst, sending a giant wave of the hot syrupy substance through the North End of Boston. It killed 21 people and several horses and injured more than 100 others, making it the worst molasses-related accident in history.

9. In turn-of-the-century Boston, you didn’t need to take a test to receive a driver’s license

Massachusetts started issuing driver’s licenses and registration plates in 1903, but didn’t make people take a driving test beforehand. In 1920, Boston began requiring a driving test before issuing someone a license.

10. The first U.S. subway was build here

In 1897

And as always have a chilled day from the Viking