Rio de Janeiro was once capital of Portugal, making it the only European capital outside of Europe.
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Thailand's capital Bangkok means "city of angels".
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There is a city called "Batman" in Turkey.
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In the US, there are quite a few cities called Gaylord.
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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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Singapore means "Lion city".
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Afghanistan's capital Kabul means "hump backed".
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