Rio de Janeiro was once capital of Portugal, making it the only European capital outside of Europe.
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Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur means "Muddy River"
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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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There is a city in New Mexico called Truth or Consequences.
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Thailand's capital Bangkok means "city of angels".
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Afghanistan's capital Kabul means "hump backed".
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In the US, there are quite a few cities called Gaylord.
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