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“Muddy York” sounds like a nickname that would be better suited for New York when it’s raining. But it’s actually a nickname for the city of Toronto in Canada.
“Muddy York” is now not as popular a moniker as it used to be, but the name refers to a time in Toronto’s history when there was no drainage system or sewers—meaning the “muddy” part of the name was quite literal.
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New York City is known by many nicknames — such as “the City that Never Sleeps” or “Gotham”- but the most popular one is probably “the Big Apple.”
How did this nickname come about?
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Geneva, the second most populous city in Switzerland, is a city known for its diplomacy.
Geneva is not only home to the European headquarters for the
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Las Vegas is a city known for its robust nightlife scene and its casinos.
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Located on the southeastern coast of Australia, Sydney is a city that takes advantage of its location.
Once a major port city, Sydney is sometimes called “Harbour City” in honor of this ...
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Cairo is not only the largest city in Egypt but also one of the largest in the Middle East.
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With an estimated population of 18.4 million people, Mumbai is one of the most populous cities in India.
Mumbai is not only the financial hub of India but also the home of
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Whether it’s because French is considered the “language of love” or because of the romantic walks along the Seine River, Paris has distinguished itself as the “City of Love.”
Paris...
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If you travel south, you’ll eventually hit Antarctica, home to the South Pole (and little else).
However, before you get there, you may reach Ushuaia, a city in the
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The New York Fashion Week was first called "7th on Sixth" and was sold to IMG in 2001.
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