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    Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur means "Muddy River"
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    Spain's capital Madrid means "place of abundant water".
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    Sociologists have found the worse the economy, the longer the women's skirts are and the better economy, the shorter the skirt.
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    China's capital Beijing means "Gate".
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    Costa Rica Military
    Costa Rica Military
    In 1948, Costa Rica abolished its military and spends the money on education and culture instead.
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    Argentina's capital Buenos Aires means "Good air".
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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 2006, an Australian man tried to sell New Zealand on eBay. The starting price was $0.01 AUD and managed to reach $3000 before eBay closed the auction.
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