Rio de Janeiro was once capital of Portugal, making it the only European capital outside of Europe.
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China's capital Beijing means "Gate".
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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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There is a city called "Batman" in Turkey.
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Singapore means "Lion city".
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Thailand's capital Bangkok means "city of angels".
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In the US, there are quite a few cities called Gaylord.
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