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    France's capital Paris means "the working people".
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    China's Building an Ultra-Modern Car-Free City from Scratch
    China is building an ultra-modern car-free city that'll house 80,000 people in "high-rise core housing". It's entirely walkable and surrounded by green space. It's designed to use less water, create less waste, and generate less carbon dioxide than a normal city.
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    Thailand's capital Bangkok means "city of angels".
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    There is a city called "Batman" in Turkey.
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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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    Afghanistan's capital Kabul means "hump backed".
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    In the US, there are quite a few cities called Gaylord.
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    Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur means "Muddy River"
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