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 is there an Egyptian temple in Madrid?
“Madrid's Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple given to Spain.”
Reference: Madrid City Council
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Which is the highest capital in the EU?
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