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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Farting lamps
Peter Austin reveals an odd bit of British history.
Gas build up in sewage systems has been an issue since the Romans built theirs. It's still a problem unto this day -- I recall a video where a manhole cover was sent into the air by a gas explosion.
But I was unaware of this particular approach. Very odd indeed!
off-grid folks and preppers have systems that harvest the methane from their toilets for cooking and heating; it's just not something you want to think about while you're cooking dinner.
Gas build up in sewage systems has been an issue since the Romans built theirs. It's still a problem unto this day -- I recall a video where a manhole cover was sent into the air by a gas explosion.
ReplyDeleteBut I was unaware of this particular approach. Very odd indeed!
I saw a video of one near my old workplace in D.C. that suddenly got launched from a sidewalk. Good thing I wasn't out there having a smoke!
Deleteoff-grid folks and preppers have systems that harvest the methane from their toilets for cooking and heating; it's just not something you want to think about while you're cooking dinner.
ReplyDeleteThat's common in many Third World countries as well.
DeleteSo when the farting lamp is on I guess the smoking lamp is out.
ReplyDeleteMakes sense.
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