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Presents a humorous exploration of the origins and development of sewer systems throughout world history, beginning with the most ancient fossilized poop known to man and working up through Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and later civilizations and their innovations to deal with sewage.
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Lonely Planet's Best of New York City is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Delve into the past in the Ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian collections of the Metropolitan Museum; walk over the Brooklyn Bridge at dusk, as skyscrapers begin to light up the night; and pick your venue for the hippest pre-show cocktails. All with your trusted travel companion. Discover the...