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> https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/rats-e...

This was a fascinating read, thanks!

For anyone curious of why public latrines exploded:

> Even worse, these public latrines were notorious for terrifying customers when flames exploded from their seat openings. These were caused by gas explosions of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and methane (CH4) that were rank as well as frightening.

parent heywoodlh 2 years ago

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