Thailand's capital Bangkok means "city of angels".
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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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France's capital Paris means "the working people".
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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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In the US, there are quite a few cities called Gaylord.
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China's capital Beijing means "Gate".
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Spain's capital Madrid means "place of abundant water".
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Singapore means "Lion city".
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