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The rooster who crossed the road lives on forever in Takoma Park, Maryland.

The Corinthian columns that towered over Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration stand proud.

Depending on who you ask, this controversial treehouse is either a charmingly creative child's playhouse or an illegal encroachment on public land.

Press 1 for knock-knock jokes.

Where you can hail your favorite fictional commanders-in-chief.

A nostalgic bibliographic gem.

A historic arena where the Beatles played their first concert in the U.S.

This lonely waterfront memorial to the men of the Titanic was erected by the "Women of America."

Surrounded by traditional homes, this Tolkien-esque dwelling stands out on a quiet street in suburban Maryland.

Members of Congress have traveled between the buildings on Capitol Hill for a century hidden from tourists, press, and storm clouds.

A little marble compass above George Washington's (empty) tomb in the Capitol marks where D.C.'s four quadrants intersect.

Rumor has it the uncarved lump behind the three famous suffragists is reserved for the first woman president.

Corn-inthian columns with a uniquely American take on neoclassical architecture.

A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.

The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum.

Remnants of a wall built to separate Black residents of Hall's Hill from a newly built subdivision are a grim reminder of segregation in 20th-century Virginia.

It was once the base for a series of domestic terror attacks.

This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.

The world's oldest soul food restaurant is also one of its best.

A clone of a cloned tree that was so important it allegedly had its own guards.

Seemingly unremarkable items like empty sushi trays, chef hats, and freshness stickers are being preserved so future generations can look back on this beloved cultural import.

Beneath unsuspecting visitors feet, a capsule containing pieces of America’s civil rights history.

The winding route passes through an enclosed alleyway, two tunnels, and leads to the White House basement.

There's an old indoor swimming pool hidden directly underneath the White House Press Briefing Room.