Rio de Janeiro was once capital of Portugal, making it the only European capital outside of Europe.
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Singapore means "Lion city".
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Japan's capital Tokyo means "Eastern Capital".
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Afghanistan's capital Kabul means "hump backed".
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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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Spain's capital Madrid means "place of abundant water".
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Argentina's capital Buenos Aires means "Good air".
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In the US, there are quite a few cities called Gaylord.
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