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…
Since we’re already on the subject of food-related items, let’s keep this theme going. Phil Miller has been collecting sugar packs for more than 35 years. We’re sure he’s visited more than his fair share of greasy diners and hole-in-the-wall cafes and endured more indigestion than he cares to remember in pursuit of his passion. Once again, we’re surprised to learn that Phil isn’t the only one hoarding sugar packs. There’s reportedly even a name for people like Phil: sucrologists. Sounds like a medical specialty or something. Think of how many people he could impress if he were to go around introducing himself as “Phil Miller, sucrologist.” Has kind of a nice ring to it.
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