When London Could No Longer Hold Its Nose: The Great Stink of 1858
— July 15, 2026In the summer of 1858, the heart of the British Empire found itself overwhelmed…
Dealing with this phobia will definitely hamper a person’s efforts to travel on foot around the city. It’s a fear of crossing the street, which we suppose is a bit more rational than some other phobias we’ve heard about since people do actually die crossing the street sometimes. However this phobia does not necessarily have anything to do with cars, trucks or buses.
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Odd or what? That, presumably, is a matter of opinion, but despite your thoughts regarding what's found here, you know you just have to look! We scour the web looking for things that make you question your own version of reality and present them here for your perusal.

