Japan's capital Tokyo means "Eastern Capital".
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In major cities like Brooklyn and London, there are fake townhouses that hide subterranean chimney vents, emergency subway exits, and more. Camouflaged in plain sight, they normally go unnoticed within their architectural surroundings.
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China's capital Beijing means "Gate".
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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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In the US, there are quite a few cities called Gaylord.
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Spain's capital Madrid means "place of abundant water".
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There is a city in New Mexico called Truth or Consequences.
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Singapore means "Lion city".
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