Random City Facts

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    Thailand's capital Bangkok means "city of angels".
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    Singapore means "Lion city".
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    Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur means "Muddy River"
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    Rio de Janeiro was once capital of Portugal, making it the only European capital outside of Europe.
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    China's Building an Ultra-Modern Car-Free City from Scratch
    China is building an ultra-modern car-free city that'll house 80,000 people in "high-rise core housing". It's entirely walkable and surrounded by green space. It's designed to use less water, create less waste, and generate less carbon dioxide than a normal city.
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    In the US, there are quite a few cities called Gaylord.
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    Afghanistan's capital Kabul means "hump backed".
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    Japan's capital Tokyo means "Eastern Capital".
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