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Why are almost all massive highway exit and mileage signs painted that specific shade of reflective green?

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Why are almost all massive highway exit and mileage signs painted that specific shade of reflective green?

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Why are almost all massive highway exit and mileage signs painted that specific shade of reflective green?
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