Why is there an Area of New York Called the Bronx?

[@TodayIFoundOut]

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[@sheem.2450]

As a Bronxite I feel DEEPLY honored that you shout us out! I was born, raised and still live here. 😍😍 Thanks! and yeah! You are right. In High School I wrote a paper about how The Bronx got it's name. Its very interesting. Its interesting to think that this land use to just be farm land and now we have so many houses and shopping here. I want to move to another city - but The Bronx - The Bx will always be my home. ❤ ☺ This video made my day. :)

[@europeansovietunion7372]

Bonus fact : In french "Bronx" (due to US movies and TV shows of the 70's) is slang for a mess or something that went out of control. Also we kept the article and say "le Bronx" (the Bronx).

[@SocaMusicLova1]

I grew in "The Bronx". The "The" is capitalized. Its also called , The Boogie, BX, BoogieDown, Boogie coming from the home of Hip hop and break dancing.

[@niks7643]

SocaMusicLova1 I grew up in New Jersey, and we always referred to The Bronx as " The Boogie Down."

[@DanHiteshew-oneandonly]

I was hoping someone would point that out. The "The" is very important.

[@billslocum9819]

Yes, that's what I wonder. Why "The" Bronx, rather than just "Bronx." We don't say "The Queens" or "The Brooklyn." The closest "the" I can think of is "The Netherlands," but there's a reason for that, it being multiple lands joined together.

[@nickjordan1125]

The "the" on that road sign in the video is not capitalized, though. So someone with more authority in NY state than you or I decided that it is NOT that important. Lol.

[@Sanderos25]

The Netherlands is a fair point. But take a look at another Country, The Gambia. Just like The Bronx named after a river. Not fair though since The Gambia added 'The' to not sound so similar to Zambia. Coming up is just speculation; in The Netherlands there are a lot of cities and towns also preceded with The(Den & De), or Of The(Des & 's), some examples: Den Helder, 's-Gravenhage, 's-Hertogenbosch, De Bilt and Dozens more. The adding of The at The Bronx might be remnant of the Dutch influence in the city.

[@Name___________633]

Why do we often use the plural term or talk about objects in pairs when there is only 1 object such as scissors, pants, or glasses?

[@MysteriumArcanum]

I think it's because they have two parts to them, scissors are two blades riveted together, pants have two leg holes and glasses have two lenses.

[@chrisofnottingham]

For pants the exact derivation of the words is unclear but historically there were two items, ie one for each leg like stockings.

[@djp_video]

So why not a pair of shirts? They have two arms.

[@Name___________633]

+doubledeej Good question!

[@scotpens]

And why is it only ONE bra?

[@aiden8674]

Why do we store our money in pigs? (That is, what is the origin of the piggy bank? I know the answer but I think it'd make an interesting episode.)

[@brickman409]

capitalist pig!

[@michieljames737]

Aiden: To keep your money safe from the Jews!

[@donparmesan8603]

jokes here are wonderful. made my day

[@jayyyzeee6409]

Because pigs are always on the take.

[@jayyyzeee6409]

Because when you ask yourself, "when will what I have be enough?", the answer is "when pigs fly". The more you fill that pig with money, the less likely it is to fly so you have your answer.

[@adrianangol-henry7150]

Where did "Take it with a pinch of salt" come from?

[@erikmfoss9042]

I just got finished commenting that I want to know why a single grain of salt. In my language it's a pinch of salt, which makes sense to me. How much of a difference can a single grain make?

[@4redniwediS]

Adrian Angol-Henry I believe a pinch of salt would be how ever much salt you could pick up with your thumb and forefinger!

[@mglenadel]

But why "THE Bronx"? Other boroughs haven't "the" appended.

[@steampunk888]

Marcelo Glenadel It is a Dutch linguistic device. The Bronx was settled originally by the Dutch. See "New Amsterdam." See also, The Hague.

[@briangarrow448]

SteamPunk Also used with French names in the Western United States- the Dalles, Oregon.

[@bxdanny]

I'm surprised he didn't deal with that. The borough is named for the river - "The Borough of the Bronx [River]". Later on, people forgot that; since it was the Borough of the Bronx, they just dropped the "Borough of" formality and called the land "the Bronx". (Whether it should be capitalized as "The Bronx" is still an issue people can't decide; I think most would say no.) A story I used to hear growing up is that it was named for Jonas Bronck *and his family*, that is, "the Broncks", but alas it isn't so.

[@coolkidd329]

its Da Bronx... understandable mistake though

[@NotQuiteFirst]

Sorry, the name "Bronx" is already taken. How about one of these alternatives? Bronx_1 Bronx1639 The_Bronx

[@Monkofmagnesia]

Ahem! My father grew up there, and I belive it is called, "Da Bronx."

[@uncleelias]

That explains why a package I mailed took a detour to Kansas. Next time I'll add "Da" to the address.

[@liquidminds]

it's actually called "the Borough of the Bronx", that's why it's still "the Bronx" not "Bronx".

[@pluto8404]

Uncle Elias make sure you add on the N word with a soft "a" or "ah" at the end.

[@excel2078]

Yup. The Bronx was referring to the actual river. It's peculiar, but once again, already been researched and confirmed. We don't need asshead from Britain misinforming people about it.

[@starlight1514]

The Bronx river is dirty, and NY air is polluted. Home of The Yankees, and Edgar Alan Poe's cottage is here.On another note, bring a knife, and pepper spray if you are a tourist.

[@dr.scifly4075]

why is sleep associated with the letter z?

[@godthealmighty671]

dr. scifly snoring

[@camolog]

+God the Almighty Why is snoring associated with the letter z?

[@piercethepotato7287]

dr. scifly *snore* *zzzzz sound*

[@jeffpalmer5502]

Thanks for answering a question that I never asked ,but was frequently in the the back of my mind.

[@Adylure]

That's super cool! I was born in the Bronx, and I have tons of family who still live there. I may just share the video with them. :3

[@ENJ4321]

Brooklyn? Manhattan? Queens? Sta ten Island (aka Shao lin)? Yonkers? MT Vernon? Rikers?

[@nelsonricardo3729]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yonkers,_New_York#Early_years I'll leave the rest as an exercise for the reader.

[@ENJ4321]

Nelson Ricardo Thanks

[@tohopes]

i dont know how to open that link.. could you please do an episode on how to open wikipedia links kthxinadvance.

[@jeffadams4590]

ENJ4321 Thanks for the Darkwing Duck picture, 90's cartoons were the best!

[@ENJ4321]

Jeff Adams Hell yes, was one of my favorites.

[@gcswift2]

I currently live in the "Morrisania" section and grew up in "Williamsbridge". Specifically, "The Valley".

[@thomaspc2]

The Bronx is also one of the 5 boroughs of NYC. It is also the only part of NYC on the mainland. Manhattan, and Staten island are islands and Brooklyn and Queens are on Long Island.

[@mikejuba9228]

Just a little tidbit; there is a small part of Da Bronx that belongs to Manhattan. It occurred when the Army Corps of Engineers changed the course of the East River.

[@janchristiansen4865]

im from torshavn and lived on the streat named jónas broncks gøta and my grandfather always told me that it was named after the same man and i never believed him til now

[@originalhgc]

Bonus fact: Colonel Lewis Morris's grandson was Gouverneur Morris, US Senator from Pennsylvania. He was a signor of Articles of Confederation and the US Constitution, and is most famous for writing the preamble of the Constitution and for the precise wording for the entire document, as well as the penmanship.

[@RacingisRacing]

Why do you need to wear bowling shoes to go bowling and why were they invented?

[@BB.halo_heir]

Nick McLenon are you being serious?

[@Siberius-]

They're slippery? You can physically wear what you want.. but yea.. (unless there's a policy, which is often the case). But then you can always fight the system.

[@Mankorra_Gomorrah]

to ensure you don't drag pebbles and stuff onto the shinny hardwood floor.

[@kevinbooth-]

www.thoughtco.com/why-do-you-have-to-wear-bowling-shoes-420735

[@fla-bushcraftprepper941]

There are actually several reasons; #1 They do not leave scuff marks that are visible. #2 Stuff does not get stuck in the sole, so as to damage the glossy floor. #3 The bowling alley can have another form of profit. #4 The person behind the counter can do more than just stand there. #5 Shoe companies have another form of income. #6 So Lysol can sell more cans of Lysol. #7 You get to laugh at people who have never bowled in them and land on their tummy or a**. #8 You can drive back to the bowling alley because one of the kids kept on a pair. #9 You can buy a pair and then pass them on to someone else. #10 So people can post online, why there are Bowling Shoes.

[@dav1dsm1th]

Why does a pilot sit in a "cockpit" and why is one of his major controls called a "joystick" ? That reads back like a 12 year old's attempt at innuendo - but these are genuine questions I've been wondering about for many years.

[@Aquariumaddictable]

hey simon great vids bud, u should do a vid on the origin of the happiest rodent on earth, the quokka

[@Wysiwyg43]

Thanx, Simon! (see what I did there? Clever girl. Hahaha! )

[@charlesajones77]

Why is Newport News, VA, called Newport News? I live 20 minuets away, and I still don't know. I've heard multiple conflicting explanations.

[@DanHiteshew-oneandonly]

It's not the "Bronx", it's "The Bronx". The "The" is capitalized and is integral to the name.

[@pmvaldez1]

I used to deliver meat loads to the Hunts Point market. You risked getting hijacked when you stopped for a red light back then.

[@Siberius-]

Short and sweet, fucking love it. I have the rest of them saved to get round to, they just take up time.. I wish youtube would change their shit so every video on youtube didn't have to be 10 minutes long lol.

[@Jefff72]

I first thought I saw a city in the Netherlands with the same name. I know that about New York was called New Amsterdam when it was controlled by the Dutch. Then after looking it up, realized it was Haarlem Netherlands. I remember seeing the signs as I drove from the west suburb of Amsterdam to Zandvoort.

[@Electrohead92]

Why is quitting something outright called "cold turkey"?

[@janiejones6080]

Electrohead92 Cold turkey is not as delicious as it sounds . - Homer J. Simpson .

[@SlyPearTree]

Great video mister Rogers.

[@deadgiiveaway]

Very cool! I didn't know Simon could make himself disappear.. 🤔

[@b1ff]

Dammit, Simon looking sharp as ever.

[@darkwinter6028]

Why don't you have more subscribers? WHYYYYYY???!!! This is MUCH better than most of the "trending" videos...

[@JeffFrmJoisey]

I was born there and lived the 1st few years of my existence in The Bronx and still live in travelling distance of it. The "the" in The Bronx is always capitalized everywhere in the NYC Metro area, subway maps, highway signs, etc. It is one of the only places with "The" in its name and I still don't know why; after all, it's not The Manhattan, The Brooklyn, The Queens or to be even more outlandish, The Los Angeles. Why the "The" in THE Bronx?

[@tapolna]

I thought it was called Bronx, because it was once the home of the Bronxosaurus which was found no where else on earth. You know like pepperoni trees are found only in Italy, Chinese noodle shrubbery only in Hong Kong and M&Ms are dried, encapsulated and sugar-coated bird droppings found only in Madagascar. But, maybe I'm wrong.

[@Cirdon91]

Why is Curling mostly played in Canada, when it was originally Scottish?

[@hiddentreasure83]

why do refrigerators have a crisper/vegie drawer and is it actually colder than the rest of the fridge?

[@worldwayscanada]

Why do Hudson's Bay blankets have specific colour bands in a specific order on each blanket?

[@kennethbooth1629]

Yo Simon - Avid Fan - Quick Question - Can you make a video explaining why Great Britain is made of separate countries and not just one country. Seems straight forward - But I require your depth please - Pretty Please.

[@David__U]

The narrator repeatedly says "Broncks's" but it was really just "Bronck's".

[@ralphthewonderllama4923]

Now we know. Thanx!

[@AndyPaxTheGameCat]

hey Simon can you talk aboutbthe origin of the phrase "Bob's your uncle"?

[@Creecherfromtheblacklagoon]

Andrew Paxton if you want the story, the phrase originates with a prime minister with the nickname "Bob" appointing a nephew of his to a political position. So Bob's your Uncle came to mean it's an easy or simple thing to do, like getting a political position with no experience through "Uncle Bob!" I agree it would make a cool episode for TIFO to go into the specifics!

[@DFMurray]

The simplification of the English Language coincided with advances in printing technology. Sign painters, advertisement poster printers charged for pieces by the letter. Simplifying "cks" to "X" would save you quite a bundle over time.

[@jackcoderre5789]

Why is Rhode Island called Rhode Island if it's not a Island

[@massimookissed1023]

Divorce Horse , it *IS* an island, (and some mainland plantations.)

[@jackcoderre5789]

I know the full name but I want The channel to do a episode on it cuz I feel it would be really cool and interesting

[@Boss-si3zz]

please do, who is old McDonald?

[@TLJTHELITTLEJUICE]

Marvin Awuor / he had a farm and on his farm he had some ducks E I E I oooooo

[@coconuthead6163]

THE LITTLE JUICE fuk you bitch

[@johnsamu]

Marvin Awuor The father of little Mac aka Big Mac

[@Boss-si3zz]

Zingtron why? What did I do?

[@Boss-si3zz]

Coconut Head why? What did I do?

[@uncleelias]

Now I want to see the Today I Found Out: Why the Bronx is called the Boogie Down.

[@MysteriumArcanum]

from what someone in a previous comment said it's because it was the birthplace of hip hop and breakdancing.

[@uncleelias]

Thanks, I was fully aware. My statement was that I'd like to see a Today I Found Out video on that topic. I was partially joking, but I think it would make an interesting video. Perhaps as part of a larger video on why certain places have certain nicknames.

[@ConcreteAngelx3]

I never knew this was a question. It's a borough of NY, I've never questioned it lol

[@saew100]

I'm Rick Harrison and this is my comment

[@Mu51kM4n]

this didn't show up in my sub feed, but did show up in recommended. anyone else have that?

[@michiwonderoutdoors2282]

Where did the expression " Take it with a grain of salt". come from ?

[@jimbronaugh]

Why did the 'Bronx honk' develope? The Bronx is twelve Kilometers from Manhattan and yet the speaking voice and accent was so different even though within walking distance of other accents. Why?

[@spooty75]

Was the simplification of English in order to try to boost literacy or in order to separate the nation from UK English?

[@nickcameron4107]

sop no mention of the other bits of nyc and why there are 5 main ones (I think?)

[@gennik7966]

Why are large games considered Triple A

[@FrankNemecek313]

What is the origin of the phrase "take it with a grain of salt"?

[@MIGHTYcbu]

Could it be a Dutch thing, i know some examples is Dutch where cks is replaced by an x, i.e. In the name Loocksma which became Looxma

[@Mirthrall]

Correction, why is there an area of New York City called the Bronx. New York is much much much more then just the state where New York City is located.

[@brokenwave6125]

Exsul Extorris It's still part of New York...are you dumb?

[@mozardthebest]

Exsul Extorris I live in the city and I feel sorry for upstaters. They must feel really left out when people forget there are 9 million more people there.

[@daemonCaptrix]

Only a computer would be confused if you left "City" out of "New York City".

[@yourgirlkimmy]

where did the phrase lukewarm come from? who is luke and why is he warm.

[@PGRFN]

how did latitude and longitude come about and how did everyone start using it ?

[@billybobjoe198]

What day is it?

[@kgrach]

You didn't answer the big question. Why is it "THE Bronx", the five boroughs of NYC are manhattan, brooklyn, queens, staten island, and THE bronx. curious as to why that borough and none of the others gets the THE added.

[@Psyadin2]

That doesnt make sense... if it was a Scandinavian man's name, why would it be with "ck", in Scandinavia that would've been written with just a "k", the letter c is one of the least used letters there, and when it is used its usually for the "s" sound, not the "k" sound.

[@the20thDoctor]

How did the New England/New York accent come to be? I've heard that the american southern accent is closer to an English one then the northern american accent is. Please explain as only you can...

[@the20thDoctor]

(Really hoping you've not already done a video on this)

[@MysteriumArcanum]

I learned in school that they have elements of an English an Irish accent in them with a bit of Italian for New Yorkers this is because of the immigrants from these other countries settling in these states. I also heard in a documentary that a southern accent is kind of an offshoot of an Irish accent, with a bit of French thrown in in the case of people from Louisiana.

[@andrelunaisatuna]

Why do acidic things help your throat when it is soar?

[@briangarrow448]

I wonder what the value of the land is now. 680 acres has got to be worth a dollar or three.

[@godthealmighty671]

Brian Garrow try 3.50

[@harryschaefer5887]

Why are some chocolate candies called "truffles" even though they don't really contain any real truffles which are actually a type fungus growth prized by connoisseurs of food:(A truffle is the fruiting body of a subterranean Ascomycete fungus, predominantly one of the many species of the genus Tuber. Truffles are ectomycorrhizal fungi and are therefore usually found in close association with tree roots. Wikipedia)

[@brokenwave6125]

Harry Schaefer Because they look similar to truffles...duh

[@thatsmyname9765]

since people use to name themselves according to their profession, i guess your great grandfather use to wistle for a living

[@treygowdyforpresident1155]

I was born in the Bronx, and many people have asked me the word "the" always proceeds the word, Bronx. I tell them it's because it doesn't sound right to just say the word, Bronx. "I was born in Brooklyn." "I was born in Bronx." See, it doesn't sound right. "I was born in "the" Bronx." That's better.

[@SleepyPossums]

Why do we have phrases like "Our noses run" and "Our feet smell"?

[@myowncomputerstuff]

He keeps mistakenly using double-possessives thoughout the video. It's Bronck's, not Bronck's's.

[@KevinBuritica]

Deadass Simon

[@swaybando3048]

I live in the Bronx :)

[@isaacjude91]

short and sweet!

[@theobynight]

Jonas Jonasson Bronk was from Sweden

[@theoneandonlyRuger]

Why are fish (fish, sharks, and the like) tails vericall in reference to their body while marine mammals (dolphins, whales and the like) are horizontal?

[@siddiquenadir44]

Jackie chan did Rumble in there

[@phillyice69]

Why don't cats like water?

[@godthealmighty671]

Harold Harris umm they do

[@phillyice69]

All my cats hate getting wet

[@brickman409]

because they're pussies ba dum tsss

[@JohnSmith-kz8yo]

Because they're evil. EVIL!!

[@DrakeMagnum]

They are furry gremlins!

[@joesjoeys]

Neat (you will notice I didnt need to tell everyone which position in comments I am, please follow suit)

[@kohZeei]

Uhm.. are you sure that the Faroe islands really is a part of Scandinavia?

[@joeturner1597]

It's pinch of salt. You can hardly throw a grain of salt over your shoulder into the devils eye.

[@jahjoeka]

now do Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten island! you know if u dont people from those borough will hate ur guts forever!

[@tohopes]

0:55 That does not say "Bronck'ses". Also, no pipe.. so sad : [

[@NAKd_life]

Why was the "Louisiana Purchase" so cheap?

[@jrmckenzie1965]

Why do people say take something with "a grain of salt" as you just did?

[@Stroheim333]

TOTALLY WRONG. We now know that Jonas Bronck was a sea captain from Sweden, and no serious historian contend that today. This is also stated on Bronx' official website. How TIFO could miss this, is incomprehensible.

[@pokemrstark7089]

Why do we cry when we're sad?

[@brokenwave6125]

Nino Stark To excrete the excess of hormones and other chemicals that build up from the stress of being sad. same basic reason we cry when we are very happy, angry, scared...etc. any major build up of hormones can make us cry.

[@MysteriumArcanum]

also the (sometimes loud) vocalizations we make when crying are a genetic holdout from when we were still basically tree dwelling apes, it served as a warning/distress call.

[@darius2640]

oh good, I almost thought that other guy took over the chanel

[@chioma916]

wtf is this question yo lmao

[@chioma916]

but YERRRRR

[@thespook1482]

How did ASMR videos get started?

[@frozeneternity93]

what makes white noise different from just noise?

[@scottycarter5442]

FrozenEternity its a specific frequency that produces a specific sound when played through an old radio i think

[@lyndawilliams8434]

It has ego problems and hates all other sorts of noise.

[@massimookissed1023]

FrozenEternity , white noise has equal intensity at all frequencies. Pink noise & brown noise don't.

[@bennylofgren3208]

lynda williams :-D

[@loc4725]

Who invented gravy?

[@alanreader4815]

ANd today we found out why simon is now wearing a fetching cardigan. :)

[@katttmandoo]

My 10th Great Grandfather Laurents Duyts came here in 1639 on “The Fire of Troy” ship under the pretense of clearing land for Jonas Bronck. In 1658 he’s banished by stovassant over adultery issues where he “sold” his wife out and was I believe sleeping with her sister… I have the wording of the council and their decision on Laurents “Big Shoe” and all others involved… banishments for 20,30,50 yrs, flogging, cut off ear and some public stripping from the waist up with “ bars on the arms” I’m not sure what the bars are.

[@sterlingwyatt9720]

Why do we shake hands when greeting people?

[@barkingdog95]

Interesting fact: Actually it's not all certain that he origins from the Faroe Islands. Another strong theory is that he origins from Sweden, which is backed up by the offical historian of Bronx, Lloyd Ultan. There is a Bronx museum in the city of Komstad which he most likely was born in

[@excel2078]

He was Swedish. This has been confirmed almost 30 years ago. This guy has no idea what he is talking about.

[@Stroheim333]

It is certain he was from Sweden, for example from his marriage certificate. It is incomprehensible why TIFO believe in the old Faroe Islands theory, which was grounded in no research whatsoever (only on the knowledge of a "Jonas Bronck's Street" there, a name nobody know where it is from; but of course it is very probable that the Swedish sea captain Jonas Bronck also visited Farao Islands, especially because he at a young age moved to Denmark, of which the Faroe Islands is a part.)

[@flexorico1532]

Born and raised in Da Bronx and just found out the history SMH

[@madjamjar]

Why did they change it from broncks to bronx? Laziness.

[@eternalvirgin2227]

I ate gross froot smaxs while watching this

[@apv]

you might as well do a video on why there is an Area of New York Called Brooklyn/Queens/Manhattan/Staten Island?

[@daemonCaptrix]

Why do we "take it with a grain of salt"?

[@TeemarkConvair]

sure, ; why "with a grain of salt"?