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    In 1963, a man found a mysterious room behind a wall in his home that lead to a huge underground city that once housed up to 20,000 people, complete with schools, livestock pens, and food stores, dating back over a millennium.
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    There is a city in New Mexico called Truth or Consequences.
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    In the US, there are quite a few cities called Gaylord.
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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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    The blueprint for a floating city has just been approved by the largest port construction and design company in China. It's entirely self-sustainable, and extends underwater.
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    Thailand's capital Bangkok means "city of angels".
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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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    Korea's capital Seoul means "Capital".
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