Episode 67
The Great Horse Manure Crisis: When Cities Drowned in Dung
Discover the surprisingly urgent and quirky story behind the Great Horse Manure Crisis, a time when cities faced an overwhelming flood of horse waste threatening public health and daily life. This briefing uncovers how urban reliance on horses created a logistical nightmare, prompting innovations that shaped modern transportation. Join us to see how a seemingly mundane problem sparked a wave of ingenuity and change, revealing the fascinating intersections of technology, society, and environmental challenges.
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