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President Trump just renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America—effective immediately—with the Department of the Interior now on the hook to update all official maps. It’s part of a broader pattern, including last year’s Gulf of Mexico rename, and comes amid tense U.S.-Canada trade talks. While the move signals a bold political statement, most countries still stick with the original names—and yes, “Lake Ontario” actually means “lake of shining waters,” while “America” traces back to explorer Amerigo Vespucci.

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