These giant paper clips are actually bike racks.
"WASHINGTON, D.C., (July 23, 2010) – As part of its ongoing beautification program to bring public art and install more bike racks in the city, the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID) unveiled a new artistic bike rack at the corner of 21st and L streets NW.
Named “Clip Art,” the new bike rack features three colorful structures formed in the shape of nine oversized paper clips, which can hold six locked bikes."
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