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In a curious scene at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a visitor was gently detained by Park Police after attempting to peel away flakes from the newly painted blue bottom—remnants of a $14 million renovation that quickly sparked an algae bloom.As out-of-state officers helped manage the shimmering mess, the moment underscored a familiar tale: big ambitions, unexpected hiccups, and nature’s quiet reminder that sometimes, less is more.