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Meaning
The speaker is pointing out the oddity of a real place that seems like an intentional contradiction in names. The quote uses that contrast to make the location feel surprising and memorable. It reads as a wry observation about geography and language.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Neil Macdonald
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