Why are city blocks refered to as apples?

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Why are city blocks refered to as apples?

like the big apple in NY.

2006-07-31 17:18:29 · 3 answers · asked by Jalisciense 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

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In my understanding "the Big Apple" refers to the entire city of New York, and not just one block.

2006-07-31 17:29:21 · answer #1 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I don't know, I have never heard of that befor. Maybe it's because they used to have apple stands on every street coner, like during the Depression.

2006-08-01 00:34:18 · answer #2 · answered by anonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Oddly enough, city blocks in spanish are called "manzanas" which is also apples. que raro! jaja! That is very strange, and interesting. But, i dont know.

2006-08-01 00:24:51 · answer #3 · answered by Kai 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋