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Nation's Capitol Now Known as 'the DMV'

Washington nickname slowly catches on

By Jane Yager, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 30, 2010 10:07 AM CDT

(Newser) – After more than 200 years, the Washington, DC, area finally has a nickname a bit catchier than 'the nation's capitol." The DMV is no longer just the Department of Motor Vehicles, but also an increasingly known and used acronym for District / Maryland /... Read full story »

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Nation's Capitol Now Known as 'the DMV'

Washington nickname slowly catches on

Maryland • Washington DC • Virginia • Department of Motor Vehicles • names

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