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Newfoundland is one of the coolest places in the world for strange names
Strange names of Newfoundland

Newfoundland and Labrador - Blow Me Down, Come-By-Chance, Pothead, Dildo....yes, Newfoundland has some of the strangest place names in the world.

The village of 'Blow me Down’ was named by Captain Cook, who circumvented and chartered NFLD, and wintered on the west coast. The west coast village of Lark Harbour was named for his ship, H.M.S. Lark.

Some other favorite names for communities: Cupids, Conception Bay, Cow Head, Heart's Desire, Heart’s Content, Nick's Nose Cove, Whitless Bay and Square Islands.



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