8 Questions
Why did the water in London's river once spark an enormous ball of fire?
Because of the gasses in the water
What problem worsened when London embraced the flushing toilet in the 1850s?
More waste being flushed into the river
Why did people moan about foul smells wafting back up and out of the toilet?
As a result of gasses in the water
What finally improved Londoners' living environment?
Joseph Bazelgette building London's sewers
What fact about London made cholera spread quickly?
Poor sanitation practices
Joseph Bazelgette built London's sewers in the 1850s.
False
Londoners embraced the flushing toilet in the 1800s.
False
Poor people were less likely to be unclean compared to wealthy people in London.
False
Explore the historical practices of cleanliness and hygiene from ancient civilizations to the 18th century. Learn about the beliefs and habits related to staying clean for health purposes.
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