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Why did the water in London's river once spark an enormous ball of fire?
Why did the water in London's river once spark an enormous ball of fire?
- As a result of the flushing toilet in the 1850s
- Because of the gasses in the water (correct)
- Due to the miners digging under the river
- From the construction of London's sewers in the 1860s
What problem worsened when London embraced the flushing toilet in the 1850s?
What problem worsened when London embraced the flushing toilet in the 1850s?
- Improper disposal of waste
- More waste being flushed into the river (correct)
- Increased pollution in the river
- Higher risk of cholera outbreaks
Why did people moan about foul smells wafting back up and out of the toilet?
Why did people moan about foul smells wafting back up and out of the toilet?
- As a result of gasses in the water (correct)
- Because of the lack of proper ventilation in houses
- From flushing even more waste into the river
- Due to the poor construction of toilets
What finally improved Londoners' living environment?
What finally improved Londoners' living environment?
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What fact about London made cholera spread quickly?
What fact about London made cholera spread quickly?
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Joseph Bazelgette built London's sewers in the 1850s.
Joseph Bazelgette built London's sewers in the 1850s.
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Londoners embraced the flushing toilet in the 1800s.
Londoners embraced the flushing toilet in the 1800s.
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Poor people were less likely to be unclean compared to wealthy people in London.
Poor people were less likely to be unclean compared to wealthy people in London.
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