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Is this a common occurrence?

While place names can change over time, a US President directly ordering a major tech company to rename an international body of water via executive order is highly unusual. Such actions typically involve extensive consultation and legal processes, especially for shared natural resources.

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Trump asked Apple to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America'

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