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We all know that New York City is nicknamed the Big Apple but the reason has nothing to do with the fruit - it actually all began with horse racing!

We all know that New York City is nicknamed the Big Apple but the reason has nothing to do with the fruit - it actually all began with horse racing!

Ever wondered how a city gets its nickname? HowStuffWorks wants to know why New York City is known as the Big Apple.

traffic has slowed and even stopped when this was occurring, looking to motorists on the side of the road. we know there were other people who saw this. and we'd ask them to call, even if they think their information may be of little assistance. >> reporter: police also a it's unclear whether this attack is connected to unsolved smoking packages. the head of a maryland anti- speed camera group tells wjz, violence is no way to fight cameras. obviously if a gun was involved, that was way over the line. of course, many people are frustrated. people need to express their concerns through...

>> reporter: major anthony brown, a high-ranking member of baltimore's police force have had his police powers taken away. while the department investigates how his personal weapon wound up in the office. a prominent and politically- connected businessman, ramos, who owns the business in southeast baltimore. according to this police report, wjz obtained, ramos reported a .38-caliber resolver -- revolver stolen. he gave the serial number and they trace today back to brown. >> how did it end up back here is what we want to know. >> there are strict reporting guidelines. and violations ...