Coney Island

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1. There are several accepted theories on how Coney Island got its name. Which one of these is NOT one of them? (Two hints: Coney Island was discovered by an explorer sailing for the Dutch East India Company; The name "Coney Island" with the current spelling was being printed on maps by 1733.) An early Dutch family that lived at the beach was named 'Conyn.' Early Dutch explorers found rabbits on the island, and the Dutch word for rabbits is "konijn." Snow cones were popular at the concession stands. Wind had blown the sand on an unprotected part of the island into truncated cones.

2. Over the years, several different amusement parks have come and gone on Coney Island. Which one of these is NOT one of them? (Hint: The correct answer is a park located near Pittsburgh, PA.) Steeplechase Park Dreamland Luna Park Kennywood

3. Which of these early amusement rides was NOT introduced to America on Coney Island? (Hint: The correct answer is a ride approximately 250 feet tall that was first used at the Chicago World's Colombian Exposition in 1893.) Human Pool Table Ferris Wheel The Whip Whirling Teacups

4. The hot dog was introduced to America in 1867 on Coney Island. Who introduced it? (Hint: The correct answer employed Nathan when he was a young man.) Charles Feltman Andrew Carnegie Nathan Handwerker Ty Cobb

5. Why was the incubator for premature babies displayed with live babies at Coney Island? (Hint: Critics initially called the incubator a "baby hatchery" and it wasn't until the astonishingly high survival rates of premature babies that this method gained respect in the medical field.) The promoter was related to a Coney Island park creator. The promoter couldn't interest hospitals in this invention at first. The display provided work for unemployed barkers. Display space was available for a very low rent.