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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China's capital Beijing means "Gate".
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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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Korea's capital Seoul means "Capital".
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Afghanistan's capital Kabul means "hump backed".
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There is a city called "Batman" in Turkey.
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