From Chicagoist:
How is the Chicago River dyed green? Turns out it’s actually an orange dye that plumbers used to detect leaks and discharges of sewage into the river. You can read more about the 51-year St. Paddy’s Day tradition here.
Credit: Monika Thorpe / Flickr
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Sick.
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Less than 24 hrs!!
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YO IMA GET TO SEE THIS IN RL TODAY gtfo tumblr how did u know
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Marshal Biggs: If they can dye the river green today, why can’t they dye it blue the other 364 days of the year?
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All you’ve ever wanted to know about the Chicago River’s annual (51 years & counting) green dye-job for St. Patty’s Day...
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Gotta love this town.
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equal parts gross and awesome
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