
Listener Mail: Purple Street Lights, Burger King Sauce Concerns, the Unsolved Death of Thomas Wales
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Unraveling the Mystery of Purple Street Lights
This chapter explores the phenomenon of purple street lights in the United States, tracing it back to a design flaw in LED bulbs manufactured by American Electric Lighting. The hosts discuss the transition to LED lights, the cost-effectiveness of manufacturing white light using blue LED and yellow phosphor, and the impact of different colored street lights on crime rates. Additionally, conspiracy theories surrounding the purpose of these purple lights, including ideas about glowing vaccinated individuals and crime prevention strategies, are delved into.
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