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Happy St. Patty’s Day– Here’s a couple facts about the dat–

FACT:  The first St. Patrick’s Day parade on record in America took place in Boston in 1737. 

FACT:  Shamrock is an Irish word meaning “little clover.” 

FACT:  Approximately 40 pounds of green dye is used to turn the Chicago River emerald green for St. Patrick’s Day. 

FACT:  On Monday, Hot Springs, Arkansas will hold “The First Ever 11th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade.”  The parade route runs 98 feet. 

FACT: The AT THUGS “Shamrock Shake” is the greatest ST. PAT’S song of ALL-TIME! WATCH HERE:

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03-17-2014 02:12:08