75. Hurricane Gustav was the second most destructive hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic
hurricane season.

74. "In the 1920s New Orleans remained—by far—the wealthiest city in the South. Its Cotton Exchange was one of the three most important in the world. Its port was second only to New York. Its banks were the largest and most important in the South. According to a Federal Reserve study, New Orleans had nearly twice the economic activity of Dallas, the South's second-wealthiest city, and between double and triple that of Houston, Atlanta, Memphis, Louisville, Richmond, or Birmingham."

73. The Skull Club is a locally famous gallery, performance space, and party venue in the New Orleans underground.

72. The original New Orleans Bicycle Club was established in the 1880's, and even built it's own clubhouse at the corner of Barrone and Gen. Taylor, just off St. Charles Avenue. The building was used as a warehouse for Martin Wine Cellar until Hurricane Katrina hit the city in 2005, but the commerative plaque in the sidewalk still can be seen there on the corner.

71. New Orleans is home to the World Famous Bottom of the Cup Tea Room. Since 1929, Bottom of the Cup has established a reputation as being the place for the most reliable and authentic psychic readings in New Orleans. “A True New Orleans Tradition”, Bottom of the Cup has been offering the services of the nation’s top Professional Psychics for over 80 years.

70. New Orleans has and always will be known for its uniqueness.

69. 3 Ring Circus Arts Education Center, Inc's mission is to achieve a dominant position in the market for art productions and small to medium parties by creating customized events that showcase the company's dedication to the visual, performing and musical artists of New Orleans. It strives to inspire interest and creative thinking within its community by spotlighting the amazing talents of New Orleans. 3 Ring Circus Productions is in business to introduce fine art talent to the public through its unique presentations. 3 Ring Circus Productions creates "art-mosphere" in everything it produces and is committed to pleasing its clients with spectacular experiences.

68. Mahalia Jackson, often called the greatest gospel singer, returned to her hometown to appear at the first New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in April of 1970.

67. New Orleans is the number 3 wedding city in the U.S.

66. Today as I left work in the French Quarter I found myself riding alongside a wizard on a bicycle. Only in New Orleans. I love NOLA!

65. Sabine National Wildlife Refuge was established in southwest Louisiana in 1937. It is one of the most popular attractions on the Gulf Coast, and is also a top birding spot, recognized as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by the National Audubon Society.

64. Harrah's New Orleans is a casino located in New Orleans with approximately 2,100 slot machines, over 90 table games, and a poker room.

63. St. Louis Cathedral hosts the Catholic Cultural Heritage Concert Series including performances from such musicians as the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and the Marine Forces Reserve Symphonic Band.

62. Every Spring New Orleans hosts a Tennessee Williams Festival.

61. In French, fleur de lis literally means "lily flower."

60. Calle Real is Spanish for Royal Street and is also the name of a Timba band from Sweden that originated in 1999.

59. The Green Project is an environmental non-profit in New Orleans dedicated to reducing waste, recycling, and creative reuse. There you can find just about anything, including old New Orleans' doors.

58. "Naughty New Orleans" is a 1954 movie about a young girl who works as a stripper in a New Orleans nightclub.

57. Every Spring New Orleans hosts the Jazz & Heritage Fest, where some of the world's most renown musicians come to play. 2010 will have performances from such artists as Simon & Garfunkel, Aretha Franklin, B.B. King, George Clinton, and the Black Crowes

56. On a hot summer night as you walk through New Orleans, you may be lucky enough to catch a whiff of Night Blooming Jasmine, and it will smell just like heaven. I heart NOLA!

55. From my window, I can hear the streetcar rolling down St. Charles. It's like a moving piece of history that I get to hear every day! I love NOLA!

54. Last week I was almost late to work because Bruce Willis was shooting a movie on Decatur Street and I got stuck in the Hollywood traffic. I love NOLA!

53. New Orleans was home to the World's largest Poboy sandwich! I love NOLA!