The word alligator comes from the Spanish word El Lagarto, which means "The Lizard."

The longest place-name still in use is: Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiakitnatahu, a New Zealand hill.

The town with the most stop signs per capita than any other in the US: LaConner, Washington.

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