What is the most populous US state?
California is the most populous US state, with about 39 million people.
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- Why is New York City called the Big Apple?
“New York City's nickname "the Big Apple" was popularized in the 1920s by sportswriter John Fitz Gerald and later revived by a 1970s tourism campaign.”
Reference: New York Public Library
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