Want to take a dip in Paris? River Seine reopens to public swimming for the 1st time in a century.

For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists will be able to take a refreshing dip in the River Seine.

The Chicago River used to be a cesspool. But on Sunday, hundreds took the plunge

Doug McConnell could barely contain his joy as he watched hundreds of people plunge into the Chicago River this weekend for a cool, refreshing swim.
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Want to take a dip in Paris? River Seine reopens to public swimming for first time in a century

PARIS (AP) — For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists will be able to take a refreshing dip in the River Seine. The long-polluted waterway is finally opening up as a summertime ...