When and why was New York city called "The Big Apple"?

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There are various explanations, none of which we are sure about. One I recall is that "manzana" is Spanish for both an apple and an apartment block. Here is more on the subject: http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a990917.html As you might expect, this is a frequently asked question. See questions 9349, 14361, 14888, 15979 and 36635. Feb 12 05, 11:58 PM

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