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Dalmatian - Which place is the Dalmatian dog breed named after?

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Dalmatia, Croatia - The distinctive canine comes from the Croatian region of Dalmatia, on the Adriatic Sea, but the famous "spotty dog" was mostly bred in England.  

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The bikini - Which place is the bikini named after?

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Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands -

The women's two-piece swimsuit was designed by Louis Réard in 1946. He named it after the atoll where the Americans conducted atomic bomb testing.

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Pilsner beer - Which place is Pilsner beer named after?

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Pilsen, Czech Republic - This pale beer, created by Bavarian brewer Josef Groll in 1842, takes its name from the city of Pilsen. Groll's Pilsner Urquell was the world's first blonde or pale beer.

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Cheddar cheese - Which place is Cheddar cheese named after?

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Cheddar, England - The cheese is named after the village of Cheddar, in Somerset. Cheddar is the most popular cheese in the United Kingdom. 

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Spas - After what place are spas named after?

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Spa, Belgium - Spas are named after the town of Spa, in Belgium. Famed since the 14th century for its healing cold springs, the town has become eponymous with any destination having a natural water source regarded as possessing special health-giving properties.

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Jersey knit fabric - Which place is Jersey knit fabric named after?

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Jersey, Channel Islands - Jersey knit fabric, used mainly for clothing manufacture, is named after the largest of the Channel Islands, located off the coast of Normandy, France, where the material was first produced.

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Cordovan -

Which place is cordovan leather named after?

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Cordoba, Spain - The leather derives its name from the Andalusian city, where it was first produced in the seventh century. Its commonly used in high-end shoemaking.

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Mayonnaise - Which place is Mayonnaise named after?

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Mahon, Spain - The thick, cold sauce is named for the capital city of the Balearic island of Menorca. During Spain's war with France, the French captured the island. Apparently the Duke of Richelieu, displeased with the local cuisine, ordered his chef to create a dressing to make the food taste better.

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Ghetto -

Which place does the name ghetto come from?

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Gheto Vechio, Italy -

The word "Ghetto" with two t's is derived from Gheto Vechio, the Jewish Ghetto in Venice, which dates back to the 16th century and is the oldest of its kind in the world.

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Port wine -

Which place is is port wine named after?

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Oporto, Portugal - Port wine, a Portuguese fortified wine, is named for Oporto, Portugal's second city. Produced exclusively in the Douro Valley, the vineyards and the old city are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Fez -

Which place is the Fez named after?

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Fez, Morocco - The felt headdress is named after the Moroccan city of Fez. Wearing the brimless, cylindrical hat makes it easier for Muslim worshippers to kneel and pray.  

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Rugby - Which place is rugby football named after?

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Rugby, England - Rugby School in Warwickshire is the birthplace of rugby football. The popular sporting event kicked off in the mid-19th-century on the school's playing fields. 

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Bath tub - Which place is the bath tub named after?

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Bath, England - The city of Bath, in Somerset. The destination is world famous for its Roman-built baths. 

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Badminton - Which place is the game of badminton named after?

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Badminton House, England -

The game was invented at Badminton House, in Gloucestershire.

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Cantaloupe - Which place is the cantaloupe named after?

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Cantalupo in Sabina, Italy - Originally introduced from Armenia, the orange-fleshed melon was first cultivated in Europe at Cantalupo in Sabina, Lazio. 

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Cherries - Which place is the cherry named after?

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Giresun, Turkey - The origins of the word 'cherry' derive from the Norman cherise, itself taken from the Latin ceresum, which literally means 'of Cerasus'—an ancient Roman town now known as Giresun located on the Black Sea coast in modern-day Turkey. 

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Manila evelopes - Which place is the Manila envelope named after?

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Manila, Philippines -

Used predominantly to mail documents, the envelope is named after Manila hemp, a beige-colored fiber taken from the tree of the same name and which is used to manufacture specialty papers. Manila, the country's capital, is one of the main producers of the fiber. 

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Limerick (poetry) - Which place is the limerick named after?

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Limerick, Ireland - The name of the humorous and sometimes rude five-line verse is generally taken to be a reference to Limerick City or the County of Limerick. However, it's true origins remain obscure. 

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Duffel bag - Which place is the duffel bag named after?

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Duffel, Belgium -

The small town of Duffel near Antwerp is where this cylindrical bag made of thick cloth originated, in the 17th century.

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The Charleston dance - Which place is the Charleston named after?

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Charleston, USA - In the 1920s everybody was dancing the Charleston, named in honor of the coastal city of Charleston, in South Carolina. The style is said to be derived from the Juba dance moves that originated among slaves on plantations.

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The Chihuahua - Which place is the Chihuahua dog breed named after?

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Chihuahua, Mexico - The smallest breed of dog is named after the state of Chihuahua. The diminutive canines are believed to be descendants of the Techichi, a dog whose image has been found on excavated pottery dating back ca. 900–1168 CE.

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Lyme disease - Which place is Lyme disease named after?

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Old Lyme, USA -

This infectious disease, spread by a tick bite, has been present for thousands of years. But it was only after a 1975 outbreak in Old Lyme, Connecticut that the disease was diagnosed as a separate condition.

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Shetland ponies - Which place is the Shetland pony named after?

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Shetland Islands, Scotland - These stocky and wholly adorable ponies are native to the Shetland Islands. Powerful and intelligent, the breed is well accustomed to the often harsh subarctic conditions the islands are known for.

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Jalapeños - Which place is the Jalapeño named after?

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Xalapa, Mexico -

The ubiquitous chili pepper is named after the town of Xapala. Pictured are two giant stone Olmec heads, remnants of the indigenous civilizations of Xalapa.

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Geyser -

Which place does the word geyser originate from?

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Geysir, Iceland -

The word 'geyser' comes from Geysir, or The Great Geysir, the location of a popular hot spring in Iceland.

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Muslin -

Which place is muslin named after?

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Mosul, Iraq -

Muslin, a delicate cotton fabric, is named after the northern Iraqi city, where it's believed it was first manufactured.

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Italics - Which place is the Italic typeface named after?

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San Bassiano, Italy - The word 'italic' literally means "of Italy" and it was San Bassiano-born Aldus Manutius (1449?–1515) who first began publishing rare texts in this typeface.

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The Rosetta Stone -

Which place is the Rosetta Stone named after?

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Rosetta (Rashid), Egypt - The priceless artifact, inscribed with ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and Demotic script, was rediscovered near the town of Rashid (Rosetta) in 1799 after being moved from it original site, possibly nearby Sais.

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Brussels sprouts - Which place is the Brussels sprout named after?

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Brussels, Belgium - Cultivated in northern Europe by farmers in the 13th century, this diminutive member of the cabbage family was named for the Belgium capital, where the leafy green vegetable has always been popular.

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Sherry - Which place is sherry named after?

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Jerez de la Frontera, Spain -

Named for its town of origin—often referred to as simply Jerez—this fortified wine is one of the most popular alcoholic drinks in the world.

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