There is an endless list of great trivia facts about Upstate New York.  You know....the oldest, the longest, the rarest, the tallest, etc.  We have them all.  Here is a list of 17 great and fun trivia facts about Upstate New York that will leave you scratching your head.  I mean, the "Corset Capital of the World?"  Really?

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30 "Head Scratching" Trivia Facts About Upstate New York

There are so many fascinating trivia facts about Upstate New York that one could write a book about it. Here are 30 interesting factoids about our region that will leave you scratching your head!

Everything had to start somewhere and Upstate New York was the birthplace of many commonly used items today and over the past 150 years. Things we love, like Pyrex dishware, things we play with, like the golf tee, and things we would rather not find ourselves sitting in, the modern dentist chair! Plus the 4th most favorite salad dressing in the US was born here, and America's favorite whipped topping is made here, too! All of these and many other trivial facts about people, places and things from Upstate New York make this a "must-read" gallery!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

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