Rio de Janeiro was once capital of Portugal, making it the only European capital outside of Europe.
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Japan's capital Tokyo means "Eastern Capital".
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France's capital Paris means "the working people".
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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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Afghanistan's capital Kabul means "hump backed".
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Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur means "Muddy River"
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There is a city called "Batman" in Turkey.
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Spain's capital Madrid means "place of abundant water".
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