Most visitors to Ellis Island never make it to the abandoned hospital complex on the southern end, but it holds some of the island's most remarkable history. Did you know the word "moron" was coined there? Or that around 350 babies were born on the island? Untapped New York rounds up 10 surprising facts from the Hard Hat Tour of this extraordinary site.
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