“First, the new paint job appeared uneven. Then, an algae bloom turned the water an acid green. Now, large chunks of coating are peeling off the basin, creating islands of ‘American flag blue’ alongside patches of pea green in a dark, murky soup,” the New York Times reports.“The Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial seems to be rejecting its makeover.”CNN: Algae, peeling blue material, conspiracy theories: Reflecting Pool takes national spotlight.