Have you ever heard the phrase ‘the name makes the person’? While it might not necessarily be true and depends on personal beliefs, names do have some meaning. When it comes to cities, a lot can be learned about the history and the culture of a place just from looking into its name. Everyone has heard of Atlanta and New York, but how did those names become such common knowledge no one even thinks about them anymore? Many US cities had their names changed over the years, how many of these old monikers can you recognize?
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What Dancing Looks Like Around the World
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See the History of Paris Unfold Before You in Gorgeous 3D
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Christian, Jewish or Muslim - Jerusalem is Holy to All
Jerusalem is holy to three religions. Join a beautiful tour of this piece of history.
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13 Free Attractions to Enjoy in the City of London
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The 10 Oldest Gardens in the World One Can Still Visit...
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This Archival Footage of Japan from 1913-1915 Is Amazing
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Take a Stunning 4K Aerial Tour of Ancient Transylvania
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Why Train Tickets Are so Expensive in America
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Welcome to the Most Colorful Town in the Entire World
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