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Washington, District of Columbia

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Nero was a common name for dogs in ancient Rome, often given to fierce and loyal pets.

Beneath the streets of Washington, D.C., lies a network of tunnels and bunkers built during the Cold War era.

The Washington Monument appears two-toned because construction was halted during the Civil War, and when resumed, the marble came from a different quarry.

The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., holds over 170 million items, making it the largest library globally.

In 1912, Japan gifted 3,000 cherry trees to Washington, D.C., as a symbol of friendship between the two nations.

The White House features a two-lane bowling alley, originally built for President Truman in 1947.

The Pentagon was built with double the necessary bathrooms due to segregation laws at the time of its construction.

Visitors to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum can touch a real moon rock brought back by the Apollo missions.

The U.S. Capitol Building is connected by a private subway system used by members of Congress and staff.

The Lincoln Memorial features a typo in the inscription of Lincoln's second inaugural address, where 'future' was initially carved as 'euture.'

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