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by Jodie44 on February 2nd, 2007

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What is the most unusual or interesting name for a small town that you've ever heard?

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  • by canadianhelper on February 3rd, 2007

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    One of the favoured ones in Canada is Dildo, Newfoundland.


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dildo%2C_Newfoundland

    Extract:
    Dildo has an unusual name, which has attracted attention. Dildos is the traditional name for the two round pegs in a dory (a small traditional rowboat) which brace the oars during rowing. A dildo is also an object often shaped like an erect penis used for sexual stimulation. There is speculation that the town was named after a location in Spain or Portugal or the name of a short sword.

    Dildo achieved greater notoriety when it was mentioned in the song "A Night in Dildo" by the Canadian musical comedy group The Arrogant Worms. "A Night in Dildo" mentions Dildo as one of many examples of real, but amusing, Newfoundland place names.

    Arrogant Worms website: http://www.arrogant-worms.com/
    Lyrics to song: http://artists.letssingit.com/a-night-on-dildo-lyrics-a-night-on-dildo-ltll5qw

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