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Top 5 Weirdest Things In The New DC Metro Store

The M Shop has been unveiled with much fanfare ... and derision.

For those with an unhealthy obsession with our public transportation system, WMATA has officially opened the M Shop, where you can buy all the best Metro swag. And there are plenty of interesting things to choose from.

Of course, they offer the usual stuff, from yoga pants to tote bags to umbrellas, but we wanted to take a look at some of the more offbeat items. Here are the five weirdest ones we found.

Yes, you can buy Metro-branded lip balm -- including "Red Hot Red Line," perhaps not the best choice considering the constant smoke and fire problems throughout the system.

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After finishing your chicken at Navy Yard you can start eating your peas at McPherson Square, thanks to this plate with the Metro map on it.

Metro went the "so close to being brutally honest" route with these stickers.

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Are you lost on the D.C. Metro? Have no fear -- just take off your shoes!

If you're getting ready for a night on the town, don't forget these shiny steel cuffs embossed with a map of the Metro.

Images via the M Shop

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