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Do you know about this obscure pair of DC unicorn statues?

Where to find DC's only unicorn statues

Follow WTOP’s Matt Kaufax as he explores hidden gems, local landmarks and unique stories across the D.C. area every week. New episodes of WTOP’s “Matt About Town” segment are released each Tuesday and Thursday.

What do Bill Clinton, Marion Barry and the Soviet Union have in common?

If your answer was two unicorn statues hidden away near Rock Creek Park, go buy a lottery ticket.

Tuesday’s episode of “Matt About Town” took WTOP’s Matt Kaufax to Unicorn Lane (yes, that’s an actual street) in Northwest D.C. to learn more about the statues of these mythical creatures in the District.

They may be hard to find, but the history behind them is fascinating, and has several crazy connections you’d never expect.

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