1. Did you know that freshwater clams are all over Capitol Lake? Now you do.

2. Did Freemasons have a hand in the landscaping of the Capitol Campus? Why should you care? Find out here in what is easily the best post over at Olyblog in a long time. And, bring a hat. Fez or tinfoil will do.

And, there’s a follow up post here.

3. It must be the energy of the legislative session. But, Heather posts about something up on the hill too. This time, George Washington’s face.

4. And, talk about hidden secrets: Panorama City has a thrift store. Damn.