Rio de Janeiro was once capital of Portugal, making it the only European capital outside of Europe.
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Korea's capital Seoul means "Capital".
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Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur means "Muddy River"
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Japan's capital Tokyo means "Eastern Capital".
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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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Thailand's capital Bangkok means "city of angels".
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There is a city called "Batman" in Turkey.
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