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The term 'The Big Apple' was coined by touring jazz musicians of the 1930s
who used the slang expression 'apple' for any town or city.
Therefore, to play New York City is to play the big time - The Big Apple.
There are more Irish in New York City than in Dublin, Ireland;
more Italians in New York City than in Rome, Italy;
and more Jews in New York City than in Tel Aviv, Israel.
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