"Truth or Consequences" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Originally named Hot Springs, the city changed its name to Truth or Consequences, the title of a popular NBC Radio quiz show, in 1950, after its host Ralph Edwards announced that he would air the program from the first town that renamed itself after the show. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Truth or Consequences}} Truth or Consequences
  1. A city, the county seat of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. Wikipedia link: Truth or Consequences, New Mexico Categories (place): Cities in New Mexico, USA, Cities in the United States, Places in New Mexico, USA, Places in the United States Synonyms: T or C, Hot Springs, Hot Spring Derived forms: T or C

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