Singapore means "Lion city".
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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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France's capital Paris means "the working people".
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China's capital Beijing means "Gate".
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Thailand's capital Bangkok means "city of angels".
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