Respirator, n. An apparatus fitted over the nose and mouth of an inhabitant of London, whereby to filter the visible universe in its passage to the lungs.
Ambrose Bierce (1843-1914), The Devil’s Dictionary
Respirator, n. An apparatus fitted over the nose and mouth of an inhabitant of London, whereby to filter the visible universe in its passage to the lungs.
Ambrose Bierce (1843-1914), The Devil’s Dictionary
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Seems like air quality in London has always been an issue. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I think air quality in the 19th and early 20th centuries was even worse than during our youth in London.
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Almost certainly. The only source of heating was burning coal or wood.
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