Rio de Janeiro was once capital of Portugal, making it the only European capital outside of Europe.
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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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Spain's capital Madrid means "place of abundant water".
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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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Singapore means "Lion city".
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There is a city in New Mexico called Truth or Consequences.
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