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 was Bangkok called the "Venice of the East"?
“Bangkok was once called the "Venice of the East" because of its many canals.”
Reference: Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Which city has the longest name in the world?
Bangkok's full ceremonial name is the world's longest place name, according to Guinness World Records.
What is the longest artificial waterway?
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