TIL of a machine lubricant called Thames Mud Butter, made from fats that were skimmed from the sewage effluent of late 19th century London.
What does the past smell like? Explore a unique part of London’s heritage through the sense of smell.
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Reminds me of the gutter oil problem in China.
Ah yes, alas, the original “fat berg”