Wait, That Actually Happened? Mind-bending Historical Moments You Won’t Believe
Smelly Old London
Imagine living in 1858 London, with air so bad it smelled like garbage! The odorous situation first arose when the River Thames became a waste dump; the stench was so dreadful it earned the name “The Great Stink.” Central London was like a never-ending reek fest.
Of course, the odor didn’t arise suddenly. People had been complaining about it for quite some time till they couldn’t stand it anymore. Eventually, London pulled up its sleeves and constructed its sewage system.
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