Each of the following phrases refers to a specific city on Earth. You'll find out what I mean when you get the answers.
- ...is there a giant blockade to prevent small rodents from flooding a river?
- ...can a 30-year-old male get his skin irradiated while wearing a baseball cap?
- ...does the phrase "my friend" get translated into two different languages at once?
- ...is a hole in your skin that sweats considered a piece of music?
- ...does everyone dress like a superhero, a vampire, or a witch?
- ...do sounds quickly become more intense by a factor of 10?
- ...are all the sharp blades plated with gold, or at least something of that colour?
Answer
The cities are:
Amsterdam ((h)amster + dam)
Manhattan (man (in a) hat (gets a) tan)
Miami (mi + ami; mi=spanish for my, ami=french for friend)
Singapore (sing a pore)
Cape Town (legislative capital of South Africa; superheros, vampires and witches all wear capes)
Belfast (bel = factor of ten on log scale for sound level)
Yellowknife (capital of Northwest Territories, Canada)
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