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This book should be required reading for ANYONE attempting to write historical fiction.

Do you hear that, fellow NaNo contestants? THINK ABOUT THE POOP.

"Throughout history, the improper disposal of human waste has led to very bad consequences, namely, wars disease, grisly deaths, insect trouble, plagues, high infant mortality, heavy alcohol consumption, shortened stature, shortened life spans, cave-ins, explosions, asphyxiation, peasant revolts, and collapsed empires."