In the summer of 1858, the River Thames in London smelled so horrendous that it halted parliament. This crisis, known as the Great Stink, was caused by untreated human waste and industrial runoff pouring into the river. The event spurred the modernization of London's sewer systems, marking a pivotal moment in public health infrastructure.
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