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The Dave Matthews Band poured 800lbs of human waste into the Chicago River 20 years ago

Twenty years ago, Chicago was the site of an unforgettable mishap that has since become a bizarre chapter in the city's history. On August 8, 2004, a tour bus belonging to the Dave Matthews Band crossed the Kinzie Street Bridge and released 800 pounds of human waste from its septic tank. Unluckily for those below, the

On August 8, 2004, a tour bus belonging to the Dave Matthews Band crossed the Kinzie Street Bridge and released 800 pounds of human waste from its septic tank. Two decades later, the incident remains a peculiar but enduring memory for Chicagoans, a symbol of one of the more bizarre moments in the city's long history. Despite the passage of time, the event has been commemorated in various ways, including a plaque on the Kinzie Street Bridge and a renewed reflection on the intersection of celebrity culture and public accountability.

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