What is a farmers market mainly known for selling?
AnswerFood from local growers
Farmers markets connect nearby farms directly with shoppers.
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7 fact-checked facts about local communities, neighborhoods and hometown knowledge, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is the elected leader of a city often called?
AnswerMayor
Mayors head many city and town governments.
Going deeper
What does ZIP in ZIP code stand for?
AnswerZone Improvement Plan
The U.S. Postal Service introduced the name with the codes.
What is a locavore?
AnswerSomeone who eats mostly locally grown food
The word blends local with the ending of words like carnivore.
Benjamin Franklin helped found an early lending library in which city?
AnswerPhiladelphia
He co-founded the Library Company of Philadelphia.
Expert level
In what year did the U.S. introduce ZIP codes?
Answer1963
The Postal Service rolled out ZIP codes in 1963.
In what year were North American area codes first created?
Answer1947
AT&T and Bell created the original area codes in 1947.
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