Fun Fact of the Day for October 16, 2023: Discover surprising trivia!
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TAG24's Fun Fact of the Day (10/16/2023)
Tonic water glows a fluorescent blue color in UV light. This is because of quinine, the substance responsible for tonic water's iconic bitter taste. The quinine absorbs the fluorescent light, then releases it, which creates the glowing effect.
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