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People are watching the Reflecting Pool like reality TV. What does that say about us?

By Rachel TreismanJuly 22, 2026·Source: NPR·40 views

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The reflecting pool resurfacing has had many dramatic twists and turns, from algae to arrests to a second draining.

It's not just watching paint dry. The twists and turns of the Reflecting Pool repairs, originally a two-week project, have kept bloggers and viewers busy all summer.

(Image credit: Jackie Lay)

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