Rio de Janeiro was once capital of Portugal, making it the only European capital outside of Europe.
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There is a city in New Mexico called Truth or Consequences.
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France's capital Paris means "the working people".
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Korea's capital Seoul means "Capital".
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Japan's capital Tokyo means "Eastern Capital".
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Afghanistan's capital Kabul means "hump backed".
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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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