Is Big Ben the name of the clock tower in London?
Big Ben is actually the nickname of the giant bell inside London's famous clock tower. The tower itself was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 for Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.
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- Why are people from Madrid called "gatos"?
“People born in Madrid are nicknamed "gatos," Spanish for "cats."”
Reference: Madrid City Council
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Which is the highest capital in the EU?
Madrid is the highest capital city in the European Union.
Why is Rome called the Eternal City?
Rome is called "the Eternal City" because ancient Romans believed it would last forever.