New York City is iconic for so many reasons: the skyline that lights up every postcard, the food carts on every corner, Broadway, Central Park, and neighborhoods that feel like their own little worlds. Beyond the famous sights, though, New York holds some lesser-known stories. For instance, did you know the city started out with a completely different name under Dutch rule, or that it was once the capital of the entire United States? Here are 10 surprising facts about the Big Apple.