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Orange Powder Turns River Shamrock Green Overnight - St Patrick's Day Edition

Journey of Everything by Joseph Bogart & Russell Hess

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Ever wonder how Chicago turns its river bright green every St. Patrick's Day? Spoiler: It starts with orange powder, plumbers' coveralls gone wrong, and a wild 1960s accident that became a city tradition. In this episode, we dive into the bizarre history and science of fluorescein dye, the secret vegetable-based formula, and why fish don't seem to mind. Laugh along as a baffled science nerd unpacks one of the most absurd holiday stunts on Earth.

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Chicago RiverSt Patrick's DayWeird HistoryBizarre FactsScience PodcastC0medy PodcastEducational ComedyTrivia
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