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Why is Chicago called the Windy city?


    



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parrotjohn2001
Yes, it is about politicians, but it is even more specific than that. It goes back to the Columbian Exposition of 1893. The City Fathers of Chicago talked about how it would be the most spectacular event in world history; their claims were so over the top that Chicago got the nickname "Windy City".


redunicorn
Think of the politicians. All they do is flap their gums.


skad2thebone
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Contrary to popular belief, it has NOTHING to do with beans...!


aC.
The politics...but connatatively, it's pretty windy from the lake currents with the funneling effect as the wind goes through the skyscrapers...


Taffy Comp Geek
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cos its lovely and sunny all the all time!!!!!!!!!


Crozzlow
Mr Klaw is correct. It got the nickname from the blustering that went on (and still does) at city council meetings.


Mr. Klaw
People mistakenly think that it has something to do with weather but it relates to the historical blustering of politicians. They're all windbags.


htownchiquita81
because it's so windy


Fat Bob
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Have a guess.


kw11
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because it is windy there.


PINGUINO
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because the way is built


dragonofhonesty
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explore the internet


Kate
Because just walking down the street you nearly get blown over sometimes! It's really windy!


juanito
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it is windy because of the kind of weather we have in Chicago



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