What was the event known as the “Great Stink” which took place in London in July and August 1858?
Answer: Hot weather exacerbated long term sewage contamination of the River Thames. The smell was said to be so strong that it made walking near the river unbearable. Unsurprisingly the British Parliament, situated on the banks of the Thames, rushed through in 18 days a law to build a new sewer system.
Source: The Great Stink of London by Stephen Halliday
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