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Mini-Stories: Volume 11

99% Invisible

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Historical Connections: Steam Heating and Lenin Monuments

This chapter examines the role of steam heating in relation to the 1918 flu pandemic, focusing on the simple yet effective strategies like social distancing and ventilation used to combat the virus. It also reflects on the fate of Lenin monuments after the fall of the Soviet Union, providing insight into the shifting societal narratives and the lingering influences of past ideologies.

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