Rio de Janeiro was once capital of Portugal, making it the only European capital outside of Europe.
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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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The blueprint for a floating city has just been approved by the largest port construction and design company in China. It's entirely self-sustainable, and extends underwater.
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France's capital Paris means "the working people".
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China's capital Beijing means "Gate".
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Singapore means "Lion city".
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Thailand's capital Bangkok means "city of angels".
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In the US, there are quite a few cities called Gaylord.
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