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Why McDonald’s arches turn turquoise in Sedona

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Even hyper-capitalist mega-corporations must bow to wealthy suburban zoning boards. When McDonald's tried to open a branch in Sedona, Arizona, local officials decided the iconic yellow clashed with their sacred red rock dirt. They forced the franchise to paint the arches a sickly turquoise, making it the only location on earth that looks like it's suffering from copper oxidation.

Why McDonald’s arches turn turquoise in Sedona
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