Ali

57%
Flag icon
So what explains this remarkable alacrity? A quirk of geography: London’s parliament is located next to the River Thames. Officials tried to shield lawmakers from the Great Stink, soaking the building’s curtains in chloride of lime in a bid to mask the stench. But it was no use; try as they might, the politicians couldn’t ignore it.
Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy
Rate this book
Clear rating
Open Preview