The Simpsons’ creator Matt Groening is from Portland, Oregon. Many of its characters share names with Portland features, like Flanders Street (last name of neighbor Ned) and Van Houten Avenue (surname of Bart’s friend Milhouse).

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Why New York Is Called "The Big Apple" and How 8 Other Famous Cities Got Their Nicknames

Many cities are known by nicknames. But why? Here’s how nine of the world’s most famous cities earned their iconic monikers. list, geography, nicknames, major cities, famous cities, citiesNew York City is known by many nicknames—such as “the City that Never Sleeps” or “Gotham”—but the most popular