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How to Tour the Quirky Side of Washington D.C.

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By Gretchen Ivey
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Washington D.C. brings tourists the world over to see the capital of one of the most powerful nations in the world. The many museums and important government buildings create a mix of education and history. Many are unaware of the fact that there is another side of Washington D.C. There are some places that are both weird and wonderful and worth a look. If you're interested in the odd side of culture, this article will be of interest to you. Here we will show you how to tour the quirky side of Washington D.C.

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    How to tour the quirky side of Washington D.C..

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    By traveling to the Vietnam and Lincoln memorials, you will be touched by a sense of history and duty. However, when you have had enough of the serious side of our nation's past, why not cross the road and see the rather strange statue of Albert Einstein. It is not the most attractive of statues, but his famous E=Mc2 equation is displayed at the bottom. This is also a favorite photograph spot because the statue has a rather large lap perfect to sit in.

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    Make an appointment to see the squished penny museum. This museum is actually in the owner's living room, which is why appointments are needed. Squished pennies as well as other coins from around the world boast one of the most unusual coin collections in the world.

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    Take your holy water, bible and crucifix and travel to 3600 Prospect Street NW, Georgetown. Here you will see the outside of the famous "Exorcist" house and the infamous steep staircase where the priest met his fate.

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    Seeing the national postal museum will give you a wonderful insight to how the mail service in our country came into being. There is another reason for seeing it, however. Owney, the unofficial postal mascot, is on display. Owney, a mongrel dog, was adopted by the postal service in 1888 and worked as a carrier until 1897. His body has been stuffed and is on display for all to see.

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