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“Chicago gets into the festive spirit by dyeing the river green. But did you know there’s science behind this tradition?
The recipe is a closely guarded secret -but we know it starts with a vegetable-based powder nicknamed
“Leprechaun Dust.” Surprisingly, the powder is orange!
When mixed with water, the powder dissolves, and the reaction creates a vibrant emerald hue.
The tradition started by chance in the 1960s in efforts to clean the river. The dye was used to identify water pollution-the original formula used oil-based fluorescein, which was eventually determined to cause more harm than good. Today’s version is eco-friendly to protect the wildlife that calls the Chicago River home!
On river dyeing day, let’s all appreciate the magic of science and enjoy the festive atmosphere!”
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📸👉 @Chris 👏☘️👏 #irishdaily #tiktokoftheday #irish #stpatricksday #ireland #paddysday ##tiktokireland #patricksday #fyp
“Chicago gets into the festive spirit by dyeing the river green. But did you know there’s science behind this tradition?
The recipe is a closely guarded secret -but we know it starts with a vegetable-based powder nicknamed
“Leprechaun Dust.” Surprisingly, the powder is orange!
When mixed with water, the powder dissolves, and the reaction creates a vibrant emerald hue.
The tradition started by chance in the 1960s in efforts to clean the river. The dye was used to identify water pollution-the original formula used oil-based fluorescein, which was eventually determined to cause more harm than good. Today’s version is eco-friendly to protect the wildlife that calls the Chicago River home!
On river dyeing day, let’s all appreciate the magic of science and enjoy the festive atmosphere!”
.
📸👉 @Chris 👏☘️👏 #irishdaily #tiktokoftheday #irish #stpatricksday #ireland #paddysday ##tiktokireland #patricksday #fyp
