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Day: September 13, 2016

What’s in a Name, Places in Switzerland

September 13, 2016April 3, 2026 Lisa

Ah, yes, “A rose by any other name would still smell as sweet”. Thank you William Shakespeare. So, what’s in a name? Honestly, there are some weird and amusing names of places in Switzerland. Some are just weird to the… Read moreWhat’s in a Name, Places in Switzerland

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