Rio de Janeiro was once capital of Portugal, making it the only European capital outside of Europe.
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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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Japan's capital Tokyo means "Eastern Capital".
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In the US, there are quite a few cities called Gaylord.
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There is a city in New Mexico called Truth or Consequences.
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There is a city called "Batman" in Turkey.
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