The Statue of Liberty is going to take a year-long breather from tourists starting at the end of the month (though Liberty Island will remain open), so what better time to review some of the thousands of weapons that tourists try and bring there! 7,000 cans of pepper spray confiscated this year alone we understand (New York, we hear, is scary) but 5,300 knives? Really?
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Terrified Tourists Bring Protection When Visiting Lady Liberty
Video of the Day: Manhattan in 1903
The Manhattan of yesteryear is alive and well on YouTube. Take a 3-minute journey down the Hudson River (then referred to as the North River) in 1903. The view you'll see is of the west side moving towards The Battery.
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