Exploring Portland's far side

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• Many reviews of Portland overlook its more quirky qualities that some find endearing
  
• For kitsch lovers there's the Velveteria, a black velvet painting museum
  
• Other names for Portland: "People's Republic of Portland," Beervana, the Rose City
  
• While other U.S. cities have more rainfall, Portland has more rainy days
  
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