18 Facts About Pittsburgh You Never Knew Were True
By Beth Price-Williams|Published May 05, 2016
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Pittsburgh, and the people who call the Steel City home, has racked up some pretty impressive accomplishments during its rich history. But, how much do you really know about your hometown? Test your Pittsburgh IQ by checking out these 18 fun facts about Pittsburgh:
1. The first Ferris Wheel was invented by native Pittsburgher George W. Ferris.
2. Sam Isaly invented the Klondike Bar in 1929. Pittsburghers know and love Isaly's Deli for its chipped ham and barbecue sauce, among other favorites.
8. With six victories, the Pittsburgh Steelers have won the most Super Bowls in the NFL. (All Pittsburghers know that but it certainly is worth a mention)!
15. BINGO! That's right. The very first Bingo game, invented by Hugh J. Ward, was called in Pittsburgh in the beginning of the 1920s and by 1924 it was a nationwide phenomenon.
18. Presbyterian-University Hospital entered the history books on December 3, 1989 when doctors performed the world's first kidney, liver, and heart transplant.
