The Weird and Wacky Origin of Everyday Inventions
History of Everything
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The Dirty Truth About Parisian Waste Management
This chapter explores the peculiar issue of residents in Paris hoarding trash indoors while maintaining clean streets outside, creating a health crisis. It also examines the evolution of waste disposal methods in the U.S., highlighting the origins of street cleaning services and the practice of incineration.
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