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Surprising names that come from places

Bet you don't know why these are named this way

Surprising names that come from places
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19/06/2025 15:15 ‧ 5 hours ago | StarsInsider

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What has a favorite dog breed got in common with Croatia? Why is one of the world's top sports named after a school? Are you aware that a two-piece swimsuit is actually named after a nuclear bomb test site? Want to know the answers to these and many more weird and wonderful questions?

Browse the gallery and find out why these things are named after places and destinations.

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