Of course, cities like Lisbon or Buenos Aires are world-famous—but less known is where their names actually come from.

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A few days after the Trump administration published a national list naming counties and cities as sanctuary jurisdictions that defy immigration law, including more than 20 in New Jersey, it can no ...

On the banks of the Mighty Mississippi River roughly 180 years ago, two burgeoning towns in Minnesota, then just a territory in the U.S., were searching for an identity. The Twin Cities each have a ...

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If you've ever taken a drive through the Volunteer State, you're sure to see some town names that make you giggle or raise an eyebrow. Every state has some unique town names, often rooted in the ...

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When coming up with a name for your baby, why choose a common name like John or Mary when you can opt for more interesting names? Parents can find inspiration in American cities and states to name ...