In the sweltering summer of 1858, the River Thames turned into a foul-smelling cesspool, known as "The Great Stink." Parliament was forced to close, but this stench prompted the creation of London's modern sewage system, designed by Joseph Bazalgette. His work not only revolutionized sanitation but saved millions of lives, transforming urban planning forever.
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