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Generally when we hear about turf wars, it’s something to do with law enforcement, intelligence or the military, or maybe something related to finance. Usually turf wars are fought in courtrooms, hearing rooms, Congressional chambers, and rule-making sessions. Usually.

Overheard of the Week

In the Library of Congress Madison building:

Library employee in the hall on her cell phone: “You tell that bitch at the Smithsonian that I’ma crack her head open. (pause) It’s gonna be a fight and I’ma win.”

After the jump, kids, workplaces, people confused about streets, and an Overheard contest.

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